Co-Authors:
LePori, Wayne A., Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Mizrach, Amos, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Harrison, C.Randall, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Evans, Mark D., Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Shmulevich, Itzhak, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Carney, David B., Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA, Texas A&M Univ College Station, TX, USA
Abstract:
THE cable farming concept presented here provides an alternative machinery propulsion system (AMPS) which is not based on soil-tire interactions. The power unit subsystem of the AMPS transmits motive power to the machine while the power unit remains stationary. Overall efficiencies were constant at 23% for three successive implement passes. Compared to a tractor system which is dependent on field tractive conditions, significant energy reduction can be achieved.