Studies on the Oscillating Subsoiler (2)

Measurements of the Load Resistances of the Oscillating Subsoiler

Abstract

In the field characteristics of load resistances about some kind of chisel are measured by the previously mentioned trial type of the oscillating subsoiler and following results are obtained.
1. Required power for driving traction wheels is saved about 20-40 per cent by giving oscillation to chisel point. However, total engine horse power required for the work is almost same as the trial type which is not given any oscillation to the chisel point.
2. In practice, it would be better to operate the oscillating subsoiler under the frequeney of oscillation is more than 20cps and the amplitude is about 15mm.
3. The most suitable cutting angle of chisel in vertical plane is about 20 degrees in view of power consumption
4. Required power for driving traction wheel and oscillating chisel point increase in proportion to the cutting width of chisel point.