A small dynamometer cylinder for measuring draft force can be seen between tractor and plow. Wendel, 1993, motorbooks international edition, in english. In fact, tests found the complete t9 series tractor line features power, torque and overall fluid efficiency that lead this tractor class, which means better. Preliminary nebraska tractor test lab results indicate that new tier 4 interim also known as tier 4a case ih tractors with selective catalytic reduction scr technology have set new industry records for fuelefficient power. His book is well orgainzed by test date, but is also indexed by makemodel, fuel efficinecy, and fuel type. Independent tractor testing began in the united states in 1919 at the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl based at the university of nebraska. The nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl was established in 1920 in response to requirements of the nebraska tractor test act of 1919, which required all agricultural tractors sold and advertised in nebraska to have manufacturers performance claims verified by the tractor test laboratory. Crozier of osceola, a state representative who purchased. The nebraska tractor test laboratory engineman wook. I eventually located them in the library of a large landgrant college.
Nebraska tractor tests tractor test and power museum. You might wonder what nebraska tractor test means and how those ratings came to be established and accepted everywhere. The twowheeled load vehicle used a hydraulic pump and a valriable restriction to generate resistance on the trailer wheels. Box 830832 4 splinter labs unl, east campus lincoln, ne 685830832 phone. Deeres 8r series raises bar with fuelefficiency records. Fuel efficiency factors for tractor selection iowa state. The tractor test lab is the officially designated testing station for the united states and gauges tractors according to the organization for economic cooperation and development codes. Nttl is the official american tractor testing station for. Nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl has a long most cropping and machinery budgets developed by state history of testing tractors and disseminating power and fuel extension specialists and others contain estimates from the consumption data. New holland backs its claims of strength and efficiency with a series of tests conducted by the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl. The nebraska tractor test laboratory is legendary for systematically and uniformly testing performance and poweroutput of american farm tractors since 1920.
The nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl was established in 1920 in response to the nebraska tractor test act of 1919, which required all agricultural tractors sold and advertised in nebraska to have manufacturers performance claims verified by the nebraska tractor test lab. It appears that farmers will be the big losers in a political battle that threatens to put the university of nebraskas worldfamous tractor testing laboratory out of business. Publications and subscriptions tractor test lab nebraska. Nebraska tractor test laboratory pdfs for individual tractors may be located and downloaded, here. Tractor performance is measured according to the organization for economic cooperation and development tractor test codes. The resistance generated heat and for cooling the water the radiator was used. Test 512 allischalmers wd45 lp gas, nebraska tractor test laboratory submitted by larsen museum. Visit the larsen tractor museum to learn how tractor testing and performance data continues to contribute to more successful uses of tractors in agriculture. Complete test results are posted on the nebraska tractor test lab website.
Cmgt 564 strategic standards, the catholic hill book co. Nebraska tractor test data national library of australia. Nttl is the official american tractor testing station for oecd. Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks, especially and originally tillage, but. We hope to survive by branching out into other areas, such as running performance tests on farm equipment for shortline. John deere l drawbar test with the oldest nttl test car and a load generating trailer. Box 830832 4 splinter labs unl, east campus lincoln, ne 685830832. You might wonder what nebraska tractor test means and how. Nebraska tractor tests since 1920 crestline series. Twentynine countries around the world adhere to the tractor test codes, with nearly all maintaining an active test station. Larsen nebraska tractor tests university of nebraskalincoln year 1973 test. The nttl reports the fuel consumption for several drawbar. The towed machine on the left looks like a fuel tank with a small pump driven by the wheels.
The origins and evolution of this testing are an interesting part of tractor history, with worldwide consequences. Case ih tractors set records in prelim nebraska tests. Reports from the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl show improved fuel efficiency during the past 20 years. The paperback of the the ultimate american farm tractor data book. Photos, specifications, performance data and comparisons on tractors from the u. The nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl at the university of nebraska is the official u. Years ago, the nebraska tractor test reports were difficult to find. To quantify the improvement in fuel efficiency, fullscale farm tractor tests were conducted at the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl.
The scope of the experiment was to evaluate observable vehicle fuel economy improvements provided by various fresh engine. Individual reports are posted on this website and can be. Pdf method for fuel prediction for specific tractor models. Nebraska tractor tests since 1920 1993 edition open. All states ag parts case ih reports that in recent tests at the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl, the companys steiger quadtrac 620 tractor set records in power and efficiencyrelated tests, outperforming other tractors. Dustin dam for aid in national instruments setup and programming. Tests for tractors sold in the united states are available through nttl either as a full report for the individual tractor or in a summary book with abbreviated test information for tractors currently sold. Claas breaks nebraska tractor test lab performance records.
Antique power magazine articles often refer to a particular tractors horsepower or other ratings as determined by the nebraska tractor test results. Validation of machine can bus j1939 fuel rate accuracy. Test reports and summary booklets, may be obtained from the nebraska tractor test laboratory. Ttl tractor test laboratory university of nebraska. A pilot study concluded that there was a difference up to a 6. Farmall f20, nebraska tractor test laboratory collected by larsen museum. Spotlight on the nebraska tractor test laboratory ianr news. Twentynine countries adhere to the codes, but the nebraska tractor test laboratory is the only oecd tractor test lab in the u. Browse by decade to find the test number of the tractor model and year. At this years lamma show, john deere announced that its 2010 8r series tractors have broken fuelefficiency records for large rowcrop tractors at the nebraska tractor test lab nttl. The university of nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl is the officially designated tractor testing station for the united states and tests tractors according to.
A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort or torque at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery such as that used in agriculture or construction. The nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl is the officially designated tractor testing station for the united states and tests tractors according to the organization for economic cooperation and development oecd codes. One area worth investigating is the impact of engine lubricants on fuel efficiency. The nebraska tractor tests paperback or softback by sjogren, oscar warner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 192 the university of nebraska has tested tractors and now you can have all 1,551 tests in one book. Pdf research trends for performance, safety, and comfort.
The museum was established in 1980 and is dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of nebraskas tractor test law dating from 1919 which began as a law to protect others from irresponsible tractor. The university of nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl is the officially designated tractor testing station for the united states and tests tractors according to the organization for economic cooperation and development codes oecd codes. The nebraska tractor testing labs temporary building was erected in 1920 on ag campus and is still standing as the lester larsen tractor museum on the west edge of the campus, east of the. These tests found the complete t9 series tractor line features bestinclass power, torque, and overall fluid efficiency. Wendel has collected in one source, the miriad of information assembled by the university of nebraskas tractor test lab. John deere for allowing can bus collection during nttl tests. It started testing in lincoln, ne, in 1919, and has tested more than 2,000 tractors. Larsen tractor test and power museum is a historical facility located on the east campus of the university of nebraskalincoln in lincoln, nebraska, united states. Nebraska tractor tests since 1920 crestline agricultural. The research will occur at the universitys eastern nebraska research and extension center near mead and at the nebraska tractor test laboratory. Larsen, chief engineer of the nebraska tractor test laboratory from 1946 to 1975.
One of the books which publish the tests gives results in a kind of narrative form. Matt darr at iowa state university for aid in learning more about can bus at conferences as well as an arranged session at isu. An ubidentified could be a minneapolis moline model tractor with a plow hitched behind it. The nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl was established in 1920 in response to requirements of the nebraska tractor test act of 1919, which required all. This laboratory has the responsibility for testing all models of tractors sold in the state of nebraska, and it publishes the results of all tests it conducts. There are some ambiguities in his translation of the test data into text. Artificial neural network and stepwise multiple range. Farm tractor efficiency gains through optimized heavyduty.
Predicting tractor fuel consumption lincoln pages 1 11. After a tractor model has been duly tested by the university of nebraska or by any organization for economic cooperation and development test station, the board shall submit the results of such test to the department. Nttl came into being in response to a state law passed that year to encourage the manufacture and sale of highquality, reliable tractors. The nebraska tractor test lab nttl is the only certified oecd code ii tractor test lab in the united states.
Using tractor test data for selecting farm tractors. Kubota m6030 tractor darwin, nt case ih reports that in recent tests at the nebraska tractor test laboratory nttl, the companys steiger quadtrac 620 tractor set records in power and efficiencyrelated tests, outperforming other tractors. Test reports for tractors tested beginning in 1999 are available on the web. Nebraska tractor tests books i have the four different books on tractors that were tested at nebraska test lab from 1920 1995, has anyone offered a book on tests after 1995.
In preliminary nebraska tractor test lab results, the case ih magnum 340 broke several new fuel efficiency records. Tractor power takeoff power test using the dc electric dynamometer reduced human error in the. Pdf predicting tractor fuel consumption researchgate. The nebraska tractor test laboratory, a component of the biological systems engineering department of the university of nebraska, makes official tractor testing results available at little or no cost to all interested parties. Controller area network can bus j1939 data acquisition. The nebraska tractor test lab nttl is the officially designated tractor testing station that tests tractor according to the codes of the organization for economic cooperation and development oecd. Nebraska tractor tests abebooks shop for books, art. Wendel this is the best reference source you will find on tractors of the world. Nebraska test tractors, 19201960 by lorry dunning online at alibris.
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