Fundamental Studies on Running Resistance of Head-feeding Combines (I)

Influence of profile and dimension of running track using models

Abstract

This running resistance measuring test using combine models was conducted for the purpose of improving the combine's trafficability on wet paddy field. These models were simplified to the tracks with 1/3 of two rows head-feeding type combine. The influence of track width, nominal track contact length and angle of approach on the running resistance for various soil conditions were observed.