Table 6 The change in draft power and fuel consumption according to the main experiment factors.
Shank type | Draft power (kW) | Fuel consumption (l h− 1) |
|---|---|---|
Rigid | 11.3 a √** | 8.6 a √ |
Semi-spring | 10.28 c | 8.41 a |
Spring | 11.05 b | 6.71 c |
Vibrating | 8.29 d | 7.83 b |
Tine type | Draft power (kW) | Fuel consumption (l h− 1) |
|---|---|---|
Conventional | 9.3 b | 6.39 b |
Winged | 11.17 a | 9.38 a |
Tractor forward speeds (kmh− 1) | Draft power (kW) | Fuel consumption (l h− 1) |
|---|---|---|
4.5 | 8.63 c | 6.24 c |
5.4 | 10.26 b | 7.92 b |
6.3 | 11.80 a | 9.53 a |