Besides a barn, you will need a tractor for a farm. Tractors are powerful machine required for any serious farm activity. They are also complex machines with many different parts. If you are a new farmer, searching for the perfect tractor may be a daunting task. However, to help you, we will explore important parts of the tractor and the functions of them. Without further ado, let us begin!
Engine
Nothing in the tractor will work without the engine. It is the powerhouse of the tractor and provides the needed power to do heavy work. Some tractors run on diesel while others operate on gasoline. However, diesel engines normally offer more power compared to the gas engine. The strength of the engine is measured in horsepower; a high horsepower means more power. Therefore, for intensive farming activity, a large tractor with high horsepower will do the job.
Transmission
Another important component of the tractor is the transmission because it determines how well the tractor performs. Some tractors especially those with hydrostatic transmission are drive with foot pedals. Furthermore, to increase the speed of the tractor, you push the pedal harder, which makes it easier to drive.
Unlike the hydrostatic transmission type of tractor, the synchronous-shift transmission requires an operator to shift the gear using a control stick. This type of tractor gives you the opportunity of maintaining a constant speed. Unlike those with foot pedals, this kind of tractor isn’t easy to handle.
Hitches
In order to use a tractor with other equipment, it must have nothing less than one attachment hitch. However, the most popular is the three-point hitch, which includes hydraulic lifts for lowering and raising the attached equipment.
Power Take-Off
A significant aspect of the tractor is the power take-off (PTO), which is a spinning shaft normally situated at the rear area of the tractor. The primary function of the PTO is to provide power to attachments such as mowers and hay. Most times, it has its own horsepower rating, which is different from that of the tractor’s engine.
Tires
The tires are designed to provide adequate traction to enable the tractor to perform heavy tasks. The tires are filled with air but they can be filled with heavy fluid like windshield washer or automotive antifreeze, which gives more weight to the tires for better traction.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic power can be used in several ways and are very common. Hydraulic power-steering can make turning your tractor easier whereas hydraulic power is also used in lifting attachments and powering implements such as backhoes and front-end loaders.
Rollover Protective Structure
Nowadays tractors of different power and size come loaded with a rollover protective structure, which protects the driver in case of any injury peradventure the tractor flip or rolls over.
Headlights
Some farm projects may require you using tractors during the night period. Tractors that come with headlights provide a perfect lightening to enable you to continue your work. However, some tractors don’t have this feature, which is why before buying a tractor, you must decide if you want a headlight or not.
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Honest Long in this article expounds on important parts of the tractor. He further highlights the function of each part.
Essential parts and function of a tractor
Besides a barn, you will need a tractor for a farm. Tractors are powerful machine required
for any serious farm activity. They are also complex machines with many different parts. If
you are a new farmer, searching for the perfect tractor may be a daunting task. However, to
help you, we will explore important parts of the tractor and the functions of them. Without
further ado, let us begin!
Engine
Nothing in the tractor will work without the engine. It is the powerhouse of the tractor and
provides the needed power to do heavy work. Some tractors run on diesel while others
operate on gasoline. However, diesel engines normally offer more power compared to the
gas engine. The strength of the engine is measured in horsepower; a high horsepower
means more power. Therefore, for intensive farming activity, a large tractor with high
horsepower will do the job.
Transmission
Another important component of the tractor is the transmission because it determines how
well the tractor performs. Some tractors especially those with hydrostatic transmission
are drive with foot pedals. Furthermore, to increase the speed of the tractor, you push the
pedal harder, which makes it easier to drive.
Unlike the hydrostatic transmission type of tractor, the synchronous-shift transmission
requires an operator to shift the gear using a control stick. This type of tractor gives you
the opportunity of maintaining a constant speed. Unlike those with foot pedals, this kind of
tractor isn't easy to handle.
Hitches
In order to use a tractor with other equipment, it must have nothing less than one
attachment hitch. However, the most popular is the three-point hitch, which includes
hydraulic lifts for lowering and raising the attached equipment.
Power Take-Off
A significant aspect of the tractor is the power take-off (PTO), which is a spinning shaft
normally situated at the rear area of the tractor. The primary function of the PTO is to
provide power to attachments such as mow