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Manufacturer : M/s KUBOTA Corporation, Japan

1-2-47, Shikitsu-Higashi.
Naniwaku, OSAKA, 556-8601
JAPAN

OFFICE IN INDIA : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India

Pvt. Ltd,
Regus, Level 2, Altius,
Olympia Technology Park No.1,
SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
Tamil Nadu, India

Month: June Test Report No. T-674/1180/2009 Year : 2009

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE
TRACTOR NAGAR, BUDNI (MADHYA PRADESH) 466445, INDIA
Email: fmti-mp@nic.in
Web site: dacnet.nic.in/cfmtti

Telephone: 07564-234729 FAX: 07564-234743

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Type of Test : COMMERCIAL (Initial)

Test code/Procedure : IS: 5994-1998 (Reaffirmed in 2003),

IS: 9253-2001 & IS:12207-2008

Period of Test : December, 2008 to April, 2009

Test Report No. : T- 674/1180/2009

Month/Year : June, 2009

i) The results reported in this report are observed values and no corrections have been
applied for atmospheric and site conditions.

ii) The data given in this report pertain to the particular machine submitted by the
applicant, for tests.

iii) The results presented in this report do not in any way attribute to the durability of the
machine.

iv) This report should not be reproduced in part or full without prior permission of the
Director, Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Budni (M.P.)

SELECTED CONVERSIONS

S. No Units Conversion Factor

1 Force:
1 kgf 9.80665 N
2.20462 lbf
2 Power:
1 hp 1.01387 metric hp (Ps)
745.7 W
1 Ps 735.5 W
1 kW 1.35962 Ps
3 Pressure:
1 psi 6.895 kPa
2
1 kgf/cm 98.067 kPa = 735.56 mm of Hg
2
1 bar 100 kPa = 10 N/cm
1 mm of Hg 1.3332 m-bar

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16. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

16.1 Evaluative (mandatory) / Non-evaluation (Non-mandatory) parameter applicable for
qualifying Minimum Performance criteria as per Clause-4 (Table-1) of IS: 12207-2008
for acceptance of the tractor for the purpose of subsidies/NABARD financing are
summarized as under:

S. No. Characteristic Category Requirements Values As Whether

(Evaluative as per IS: 12207-2008 declared observed meets the
/ Non by the requirem
Evaluative) applicant/ ents
Require- (Yes/No.)
ment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.1 PTO Performance :
a) - Max. power under Evaluative Declared value to be
2 h test, (kW ) achieved with a 13.0 13.2 Yes
(Natural ambient tolerance of: -5 /
condition) +10% for PTO power
>35hp.
–7.5/+10% for PTO
power  35 hp
b) Power at rated Non -do- 13.0 12.5 Yes
engine speed, (kW) Evaluative
c) Specific fuel Non
consumption Evaluative  5% 295 298 Yes
corresponding to
maximum power,
(g/kWh)
d) Maximum Non
equivalent Evaluative  8% 61.7 57.7 Yes
crankshaft torque,
(Nm)
e) Back-up torque, Non 7 percent, min. 20 18.0 Yes
percent Evaluative
O
f) Maximum operating temperature ( C)
1) Engine oil Non The declared value
Evaluative should not exceed the 130 129 Yes
max. value specified by
the oil company and the
observed value under
high ambient condition
should not exceed the
declaration.
2) Coolant Evaluative The declared value
(water) should not exceed the
boiling temperature of
135 134 Yes
coolant under the
pressurized or otherwise
and the observed value
under high ambient
condition should not
exceed the declaration.
g) Engine oil Evaluative Not exceeding 1% of SFC 3.02 1.35 Yes
consumption, at max. power under High
ambient conditions
(g/kWh)
h) Smoke level Evaluative Maximum light absorption -- 0.97 (per Yes
coefficient of 3.25 per
metre or equivalent Bosch
metre)
No. 5.2 or 75 Hatridge
value (As per CMVR)

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16.1.2 Drawbar performance :
a) Maximum drawbar Non Minimum 65% of static Additional Not
pull with ballast Evaluative mass with ballast ballast not applicable --
corresponding to recomme
15 percent wheel nded
slip, (kN)
b) Maximum drawbar Evaluative Minimum 65% of static
pull with standard mass of tractor with 4.87 5.98 Yes
ballast standard ballast
(Minimum)
corresponding to
15 percent wheel
slip, (kN)
c) Maximum drawbar Evaluative Min. 80% of PTO power
power with as referred in 16.1.1 (a) 10.6 10.7 Yes
standard ballast, of PTO performance
(Minimum)
(kW).
d) Maximum Non The declared value
transmission oil Evaluative should not exceed the 120 61 Yes
o maximum value
temperature ( C)
specified by oil company
16.1.3 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance :
a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
1) At hitch Non [Tolerance of minus 6.1 5.21 No
points Evaluative 10%]
2) With the Evaluative The lift capacity should
standard at least be 18 kg/PTO 3.17 3.72 Yes
frame hp. and it should be 16
(Minimum)
kg/engine hp where the
tractor is not provided
with a PTO shaft.
b) Maximum drop in the
height of the point of Non [Tolerance of plus 90 08 Yes
application of the Evaluative 5 mm]
force after each 5
minutes interval for a
total duration of 30
minute, (mm)
16.1.4 Brake performance at 25 kmph:
a) Maximum stopping distance at a force, equal to or less than 600 N on brake pedal with ballast,
(m):
1) Cold brake Evaluative 10 10 3.00 Yes
2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 3.50 Yes
b) Maximum force 110
exerted on the Evaluative 600 600 to Yes
brake pedal to 156
achieve a
deceleration of 2.5
2
m/s (N)
c) Whether parking
brake is effective at Evaluative Yes / No Yes Yes Yes
a force of 600 N at
foot pedal(s) or 400
N at hand lever
16.1.5 Noise measurement :
a) Maximum ambient
noise emitted by Evaluative As per CMVR 88 76 Yes
the tractor dB(A)
b) Maximum noise at
operator’s ear level Evaluative As per CMVR 98 91 Yes
dB(A)

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16.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at :
1) Right foot 100 microns (max) 130 No
rest 100
2) Left foot rest Non 100 microns (max) micron 100 Yes
Evaluative
3) Seat (with -do- (max) 380 No
driver seated)
4) Steering -do- 230 No
wheel
16.1.7 Haulage requirements :
a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):
1) Two wheel Non -- 1.5 1.5 Yes
Evaluative
b) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption, (km):
1) Two wheel Non -- 7.8  1 8.38 to Yes
Evaluative 8.59
c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):
1) Two wheel Non -- 84  5 77.57 to Yes
Evaluative 79.59
16.1.8 Wetland cultivation : ( Tractor not recommended for wet land cultivation)
Sealing for the Evaluative The identified The Not
following assemblies should manufactu- recomme-
assemblies: essentially meet the rer has nded
requirement of IS: recomme-
1) Clutch -do-
11082. No water ingress nded that
Yes
assembly in the identified the tractor
2) Brake -do- assembly given in is not
housings column-2. If tractor does suitable for
3) Front axle -do- not meet the wet land
hubs requirements of wetland cultivation
cultivation, it may be (puddling
recommended for dry operation)
land operation only.
16.1.9 Safety features :
a) Guards against Evaluative As per CMVR At present Provided Yes
moving and hot no
parts require-
ments
b) Lighting Evaluative As per CMVR -- Provided Yes
arrangement
16.1.10 Labelling of tractors (Provision of labelling plate):
1) Make Evaluative Should conform to -- KUBOTA Yes
2) Model Evaluative the requirements of -- B 2420 Yes
3) Year of Evaluative CMVR along-with -- EA Yes
manufacture declared value of
PTO HP
(May,2008)
4) Engine Evaluative -- 8F2297 Yes
number
5) Chassis Evaluative -- 30008EA Yes
number
6) Declaration Evaluative -- Left blank No
of PTO
power, (kW)
16.1.11 Discard limit for:
(a) Cylinder bore Evaluative To be specified by 78.15 78.01 to Yes
diameter, (mm) the manufacturer 78.02
(b) Clearance between Non 0.066 to Yes
piston & cylinder Evaluative -do- 0.30 0.072
liner at skirt, (mm)

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(c) Ring end gap (mm):
- Top comp. -do- 1.25 0.35 Yes
ring.
nd
- 2 comp. Evaluative -do- 1.25 0.40 to 0.45 Yes
ring.
- Oil ring. -do- 1.25 0.35 to 0.40 Yes
(d) Ring groove clearance (mm):
- Top comp. -do- Tapered Yes
ring.
nd
- 2 comp. Evaluative -do- 0.20 0.089 to Yes
ring. 0.129
- Oil ring. -do- 0.15 0.031 to Yes
0.033
(e) Clearance of main bearings (mm):
- Diametrical 0.40 0.054 to Yes
clearance Evaluative -do-
0.094
- Crankshaft 0.50 0.27 Yes
Evaluative
end float
(g) Clearance of big end bearings, (mm):
- Diametrical 0.40 0.055 to Yes
Evaluative -do-
0.088
- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.50 0.20 Yes
(h) Clearance
Non
between king pin -do- NA NA Yes
Evaluative
and bush, (mm)
(i) Clearance 0.45 0.22 to 0.23
between center Non Yes
-do-
pin and bush, Evaluative
(mm)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.12 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS :
Category Whether
S. No. Charac (Evaluative / Requirements AS meets the
teristic Non as per IS: 12207-2008 observed requirements
Evaluative) (Yes/No.)
1. Critical Evaluative No critical breakdown None Yes
2. Major
Not more than two and neither of them
Evaluative None Yes
should be repetitive in nature
3. Minor Not more than five and frequency of
Evaluative None Yes
each should not be more than two.
4. Total In no case, the total number of
breakd breakdowns should exceed five, that None Yes
owns Evaluative
is, (2 major + 3 minor) or 5 minor
breakdowns
16.2 Optional requirements :
S. No. Characteristic Requirements AS observed Remark
as per IS: 12207-2008 s
1 2 3 4 5
1 Air cleaner oil pull 0.25% (max.) Not applicable --
over, max. oil pull
over (%)
2. Seating requirements Should meet the requirements of IS: Does not No
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3. Fitment of ROPS With a provision for fitment of ROPS. Not provided No
If ROPS fitted it should meet the
requirement of IS: 11821-1992
4. Technical Should meet the requirements of IS: Does not No
requirements for PTO 4931 -1995 conform
shaft
5. Dimensions of three Should meet the requirements of IS: Conforms Yes
point linkage 4468 (Part-I)-1997
6. Specifications of Should meet the requirements of IS: Does not No
linkage drawbar 12953-1990 conform
7. Specifications of Should meet the requirements of IS: Not provided --
swinging drawbar 12362 Part 3-1994.
8. Accessories Trailer hitch, front tow hook, linkage Front tow hook No
drawbar may be provided. is not provided

16.3 Conformity with following Indian Standard:

i) Guide lines for declaration of power and : Does not conform
specific fuel consumption and labelling of
agricultural tractors (First revision) [IS
10273:1987] (Re-affirmed in Oct. 2004)

ii) Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power : Does not conform

take-off - Types 1, 2 and 3(third revision)
[IS: 4931-1995] (Re-affirmed in Oct. 2004)

iii) Agricultural wheeled tractors - Rear mounted : Conforms

three-point linkage: Part 1 Categories 1, 2, 3 &
4 (fourth revision) [IS: 4468(Part-I): 1997
(Re-affirmed in March, 2007) (ISO 730-1:1994]

iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type [IS : Does not conform
12953:1990] (Re-affirmed in March, 2007).

v) Agricultural tractors - Operator’s seat technical : Does not conform

requirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision)]
(Re-affirmed in Dec, 2004).

vi) Guide for safety & comfort of operator of : Does not conform
agricultural tractors: Part 1 General
requirements (first revision): [IS:12239 (PT-1)
1996 (Re-affirmed in March, 2007) /ISO: 4254-
1:1989]
vii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Does not conform
forestry – Technical means for ensuring safety
Part 2: Tractors (first revision) (IS: 12239 (PT-
2) 1999) ] (Re-affirmed in Oct. 2004)
viii) Guide lines for location and operation of : Conforms
operator controls on agricultural tractors and
machinery (first revision) (IS: 8133 – 1983)
(Re-affirmed in Oct. 2004).

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ix) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Does not conform
forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment
– Symbols for operator controls and other
displays [IS: 6283 (Part-1 & Part-2) –1998/
ISO 3767-2:1991)] (Re-affirmed in Dec, 2003).

x) Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Lighting : Conforms

device for travel on public roads (IS: 14683-
1999) (Re-affirmed in Oct. 2004).

16.4 Salient Observations:

16.4.1 Laboratory tests:
16.4.1.1 PTO Performance:
i) The backup torque is 18.0%
ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power was observed
as 298 g/kWh, against the declared value of 295 g/kWh. This is considered on
higher side for this power range of tractor.

16.4.1.2 Hydraulic Performance:

Maximum lifting capacity through out the range of lift at hitch point was observed as
5.21 kN against the declared value of 6.1 kN, which is 14.6% less and does not meet
the requirement of tolerance limit specified as per IS:12207-2008. It should be looked
for improvement.

16.4.1.3 Mechanical Vibration:

The amplitude of mechanical vibration on various assemblies marked as (*) in
chapter-8 of this test report is on higher side especially at the right foot rest,
operator’s seat and steering control wheel. This calls for dampening down of
vibrations to improve the operational comfort and service life of the component.

16.4.1.4 Linkage drawbar:

The dimension “B” (refer Fig.1) of linkage drawbar does conform to IS:12953:1990.
This needs to be looked into for necessary corrective action.

16.4.1.5 Specifications of Power Take Off Shaft:

The dimension “dΦ” (Refer fig-2) of PTO shaft does not meet the requirement of
IS:4931-1995. This needs to be looked into for necessary corrective action.

16.4.1.6 Operator's seat:

i) The operator’s seat does not meets the requirements of IS:12343:1998 for
following parameter:
a) Length & width of seat
b) Provision for adjustment for driver’s mass.
c) Vertical distance from SIP to clutch pedal, brake pedal & centre of steering
control wheel.
d) Longitudinal distance from SIP to differential lock pedal.
e) Lateral distance from SIP to outer brake pedal.
These should be looked into for compliance.
ii) Longitudinal adjustment provided on operator’s seat i.e., forward and rearward
from the mid position was observed as ± 25 mm against the minimum and
optimum requirement of ± 25 and ± 100 mm respectively. In view of enhancing
comfort level of operator. This may be looked into for increasing.

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16.4.1.7 Labelling Plate:

i) The labelling plate does not meet the requirements of IS: 10273-1987 with
regard to declaration of year of manufacture, maximum PTO power and
specific fuel consumption. This needs to be looked into for necessary
corrective action.

ii) On labeling plate the chassis number of the tractor has been punched as
30008EA whereas on chassis of the tractor it is punched as B2420D30008
only. The code for month & year of manufacturing of the tractor should be
punched on the chassis of the tractor.

16.4.1.8 Field Performance:

16.4.1.8.1 Dry land operation:
i) The average depth of operation during M.B. ploughing, was observed as
9 cm to 10 cm only, which is considered unsatisfactory for this operation.

ii) The tractor has no provision for track width adjustment of front & rear
wheels; this limits the use of tractor for intercultural operation.

iii) Rear working light (plough light) is not provided on the tractor, for operation
in the field during night. As per clause 4.1.7 of IS: 14683-1999, at least one
lamp projecting a general flood pattern of light should be provided at rear.

16.4.1.9 Wet land cultivation (Puddling operation):

The manufacturer has recommended that the tractor is not suitable for wet land
cultivation (puddling operation).Therefore, the fact that the tractor is not suitable
for wet land cultivation should be mentioned clearly and boldly in all the marketing
literature relevant to the product.

16.5 Maintenance / Service Problems:

Indicator for air cleaner filter clogging has not been provided on tractor. This may
be provided for guidance of operator.

16.6 Recommendation with regard to safety on tractor

The following requirements, inter alia, may be considered for incorporation on the
tractor:
i) Provision for spark arresting device in exhaust system.

ii) The working clearance between the position control and 4WD engaging lever
may be provided as per IS: 12239 (Part-2) – 1999.
iii) Front towing hook.

iv) “Minimum cautionary notice” as per clause 11.2 of IS:12239 (part-2)-1999.

v) Power take –off master shield.

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16.7 Adequacy of Literature supplied with machine:

The following literature was supplied with the tractor for reference during the test.
a) Operator’s manual

b) Illustrated part list

c) Workshop manual.

The supplied literature was found adequate except the following.

i) As per operator manual page no. 36, the coolant has been specified as fresh
clean water with anti- freeze, whereas during the test, Kubota LLC-N-50F
(Kubota long life coolant-N-50%) was recommended. This may be included
in operator’s manual.

ii) Fuel saving tips.

The operator’s manual may be updated & also brought out in National as well as
other regional languages for guidance of users.

TESTING AUTHORITY:

J. J. R. NARWARE
SENIOR TEST ENGINEER

V.N. KALE
DIRECTOR

Test report compiled by shri G.R. Ambalkar, Senior Technical Assistant

US/AP09)-kubota-B2420

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17. APPLICANT’S COMMENTS

Para No. Our reference Applicant’s comments
17.1 16.4.1.3 High amplitude of Mechanical Vibration in some points are
being studies for necessary dampening down to operator
comfort.
17.2 16.4.1.4, 16.4.1.5 Corrective actions will be taken upto quality control at
& 16.4.1.6 production level.
17.3 16.6 & 16.7 Corrective actions shall be taken up on recommendation /
suggestion.
17.4 16.4.1.7 (i) The maximum power and corresponding specific fuel
consumption declared as 13.0 kW and 295 g/kWh will be
incorporated at production level.
APPENDIX - I
BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTS USED DURING FIELD TEST
Sl.
Item Mould Board Rotavator
No.
1. Make NA RX-85B
2. Type Mounted Mounted
3. No. of disc/blades One 24
4. Type of disc /blades General purpose Hatchet
5. Size of disc /blades, (mm) 120 180 x 65 x 6
6. Spacing of disc /flanges, (mm) -- 200
7. Lower hitch point span, (mm) 590 512
8. Mast height, (mm) 550 475
9. Overall dimensions, (mm):
- Length 1100 870
- Width 740 970
- Height 925 900
10. Gross mass, (kg) 130 155
APPENDIX - II
TRACTOR RUN HOURS DURING TEST
A. LABORATORY AND TRACK TESTS: HOURS
1. Running-in --
2. PTO performance test 9.9
3. Power lift and hydraulic pump performance test 2.1
4. Drawbar performance test 13.7
5. Turning ability 0.2
6. Location of centre of gravity 0.2
7. Operator’s field of vision Nil
8. Brake test 1.0
9. Noise measurement 2.0
10. Air cleaner oil pull over test Nil
11. Mechanical vibration test 1.0
12. Nominal speed test 2.0
B. FIELD TEST:
1. Disc Ploughing 13.8
2. Rotavation 26.2
C. HAULAGE TEST: 10.6
D. Miscellaneous test and other run hours including idle 2.0
run, transportation, trials and preparation for test
TOTAL: 84.8

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