Tractors and Agricultural Machinery

This second edition has been comprehensively updated to provide the most current information on the functioning of the various subassemblies that make up a tractor. In addition, it includes detailed descriptions of the various agricultural and non-agricultural operations that can be performed using a tractor. This edition also includes updates on the latest implements, equipment, and machinery developed in India for different agricultural operations, such as land preparation, sowing/planting, weeding, plant protection, harvest threshing, post-harvest, and agro-processing. Furthermore, the book provides information on specialized tools and equipment used in horticulture, water lifting devices, and the calibration of seed drills.The first edition of this book was widely used as a standard reference for graduate students in agricultural engineering and regular engineering colleges, and the second edition is expected to serve the same purpose. This edition will be a valuable resource for teaching staff in educational institutions and testing centers, extension workers, scientists, and farmers who require a ready reference on tractors and their various applications.