Evaluation performance of inter-row cultivation systems using a locally constructed and modified high clearance tractor prototype [electronic resource]. .

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The main objective of this study is to evaluate and quantify the relative effectiveness of the different mechanical inter-row cultivation systems using the modified high clearance tractor prototype with inter-row cultivator. To achieve the objective of th.is study, the field performance configurations of eight different cultivation systems for inter-row cultivator, were prepared using three shapes of cultivation tools (blades), namely; shovel blade, sweep blade and ridger, each shape was provided with tow different sizes called a"a2 for shovel blade shape, b"b, for sweep blade shape and C1.C2 for ridger shape. 'Four different levels of cultivation speeds namely; 5.11, 6.23, 7.09 and 8.16 kmlh were used to evaluated the performance of the cultivation systems under stUdy. The field tests was conducted at research farm of Rice Mechanization Center, Agric. Eng. Res. Institute, Kalr El-Sheikh Governorate, during corn crop growing seasons 2007 and 2008.

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