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Manufacturer : M/s. Escorts Limited,

Plot No. 2 & 3, Sector – 13
FARIDABAD – 121 007
HARYANA

Month: September Test Report No. T- 688/1194/2009 Year : 2009

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE
TRACTOR NAGAR, BUDNI (MADHYA PRADESH) 466445, INDIA
E-mail: 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 and IS: 12207-2008

Period of Test : May, to August, 2009

Test Report No. : T- 688/1194/2009

Month/Year : September, 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 test.

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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17. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

17.1 Evaluative (mandatory) / Non-evaluation (Non-mandatory) parameters 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 require-
Evaluative) applicant/ ments
Require- (Yes/No.)
ment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17.1.1 PTO Performance :
(a) - Max. power Evaluative Declared value to be
under 2 h test, achieved with a tolerance 31.6 32.5 Yes
(kW ) (Natural of: -5 / +10% for PTO
ambient power >35hp. –7.5/+10%
for PTO power  35 hp
condition)
(b) Power at rated Non 31.6 32.5
engine speed, Evaluative -do- Yes
(kW)
(c) Specific fuel Non
consumption Evaluative + 5% 265 265 Yes
corresponding to
maximum power,
(g/kWh)
(d) Maximum Non
equivalent Evaluative  8% 169.7 172.7 Yes
crankshaft
torque, (Nm)
(e) Back-up torque, Non 7 percent, min. -- 22.6 Yes
percent Evaluative
O
(f) Maximum operating temperature ( C)
1) Engine oil Non The declared value should
Evaluative not exceed the max. value 125 115 Yes
specified by the oil
company and the
observed value under
high ambient condition
should not exceed the
declaration.
2) Coolant Evaluative The declared value should
(water) not exceed the boiling 118 116 Yes
temperature of coolant
under the pressurized or
otherwise and the
observed value under
high ambient condition
should not exceed the
declaration.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(g) Engine oil Evaluative Not exceeding 1% of SFC
consumption, at max. power under High 2.67 0.77 Yes
ambient conditions
(g/kWh)
(h) Smoke level Evaluative Maximum light absorption
coefficient of 3.25 per 3.25 per 0.22 Yes
metre or equivalent metre
BOSCH No. 5.2 or 75
Hatridge value
(As per CMVR)

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17.1.2 Drawbar performance :

(a) Max. drawbar pull Non Minimum 65% of static
with ballast Evaluative mass with ballast 15.97 20.66 Yes
corresponding to
15 percent wheel
slip, (kN)
(b) Max. drawbar pull Evaluative Minimum 65% of static
without ballast mass of tractor without 13.83 16.69 Yes
corresponding to ballast/ with standard
15 percent wheel ballast
slip, (kN)
(c) Maximum Evaluative Min. 80% of PTO Yes
drawbar power power as referred in 26.0 28.0
without ballast/ 17.1.1(a) of PTO
with standard performance
ballast, (kW).
(d) Max. transmission Non The declared value should Yes
oil temperature Evaluative not exceed the maximum 125 105
o value specified by oil
( C)
company
17.1.3 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance :
(a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
1) At hitch Non [Tolerance of minus 13.72 16.26 Yes
points Evaluative 10%]
2) With the Evaluative The lift capacity should at
standard least be 18 kg/PTO hp.
frame and it should be 16
kg/engine hp where the 7.80 10.86 Yes
tractor is not provided with
a PTO shaft
(b) Maximum drop in Non
the height of the Evaluative [Tolerance of plus
point of 5 mm] 50 44 Yes
application of the
force after each 5
minutes interval
for a total duration
of 30 minute,
(mm)
17.1.4 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 6.70 Yes
2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 7.30 Yes
(b) Maximum force Evaluative
exerted on the brake 600 600 300 Yes
pedal to achieve a
deceleration of 2.5 to
m/s2 (N) 345
*Ballast mass-as recommended for road work.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(c) Whether parking
brake is effective at a
force of 600 N at foot Evaluative Yes / No Yes Yes Yes
pedal(s) or 400 N at
hand lever

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17.1.5 Noise measurement :
(a) Maximum ambient
noise emitted by the Evaluative As per CMVR 88 85 Yes
tractor dB(A)
(b) Maximum noise at
operator’s ear level Evaluative As per CMVR 98 95 Yes
dB(A)

17.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at :

1) Left foot rest 100 microns 100 90 Yes
(max)
Right food rest 100 230 No
Non
2) Seat (with driver Evaluative -do- 100 120 No
seated)
3) Steering wheel -do- 100 130 No
17.1.7 Haulage requirements :
(a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):
1) Two wheel Non -- 5.0 5.0 Yes
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 6.0 6.0 Yes
(b) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption, (km/l):
1) Two wheel -- 5.0 to 6.5 6.30 to Yes
Non 6.54
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 5.0 to 6.5 5.96 to Yes
6.01
(c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):
1) Two wheel -- 30 to 35 30.6 to Yes
Non 31.8
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 30 to 35 27.7 to Yes
28.80
17.1.8 Wetland cultivation :
Sealing for the Evaluative The identified
following assemblies: assemblies should There should No ingress
1) Clutch -do- essentially meet the be no ingress of mud
requirement of IS: of water and/or and / or
assembly Yes
11082. No water mud water was
2) Brake housings -do- ingress in the observed
identified assembly
3) Front axle hubs -do- given in column-2.
If tractor does not
meet the
requirements of
wetland cultivation, it
may be
recommended for
dry land operation
only.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17.1.9 Safety features :
(a) Guards against Evaluative As per CMVR At present
no
moving and hot requirem-
Provided Yes
parts ents

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(b) Lighting Evaluative As per CMVR -- Provided Yes
arrangement
17.1.10 Labelling of tractors (Provision of labelling plate):
1) Make Evaluative -- Escorts Yes
Should conform to Limited
2) Model Evaluative the requirements -- Powertrac Yes
of CMVR along- 4455 DX
3) Year of Evaluative with declared -- 09-D-20 Yes
manufacture value
4) Engine number Evaluative of PTO HP -- E3096244 Yes
5) Chassis Evaluative -- B3087825 Yes
number
6) Declaration of Evaluative -- 31.62 Yes
PTO power,
(kW)
17.1.11 Discard limit for:
(a) Cylinder bore Evaluative To be specified by 91.3 91.00 to Yes
diameter, (mm) the manufacturer- 91.03
(b) Clearance between Non 0.134 to Yes
piston & cylinder Evaluative 0.45 0.151
liner at skirt, (mm)
(c) Ring end gap (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 2.0 0.30 Yes
nd
- 2 comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 2.0 1.0 to 1.05 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 2.0 0.30 Yes
(d) Ring groove clearance (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 0.20 0.126 to Yes
0.128
nd
- 2 comp. ring. -do- 0.20 0.074 to Yes
Evaluative
0.085
- Oil ring. -do- 0.15 0.042 to Yes
0.056
(e) Clearance of main bearings (mm):
- Diametrical 0.40 0.070 to Yes
Evaluative -do-
clearance 0.094
- Crankshaft end 0.67 0.25 Yes
Evaluative
float
(f) Clearance of big end bearings, (mm):
- Diametrical 0.40 0.056 to Yes
Evaluative -do-
0.078
- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.60 0.35 Yes
(g) Clearance between 0.40 0.11 to Yes
Non
king pin and bush, -do- 0.17
Evaluative
(mm)
(h) Clearance between -do- 0.40 0.11 to Yes
Non
center pin and bush, 0.20
Evaluative
(mm)

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17.1.12 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS :
Category Whether
S. No. Characteristic (Evaluative / Requirements As observed meets the
Non as per IS: 12207-2008 require-
Evaluative) ments
(Yes/No.)
1. Critical No critical breakdown None Yes
Evaluative
2. Major Not more than two and neither of None Yes
them should be repetitive in
Evaluative nature

3. Minor Not more than five and One (Mn8) Yes

frequency of each should not be
Evaluative more than two.

4. Total In no case, the total number One Yes

breakdowns of breakdowns should exceed
Evaluative
five, that is, (2 major + 3
minor) or 5 minor breakdowns

17.2 Optional requirements as per Clause-4 (Table-2) of IS:12207-2008:

S. No. Characteristic Requirements As observed Remarks
as per IS: 12207-2008
1 2 3 4 5
1. Air cleaner oil pull over, 0.25% (max.) 0.11 Yes
max. oil pull over (%)
2. Seating requirements Should meet the requirements of IS: Does not meet No
12343-1998 the
requirement
3. Fitment of ROPS With a provision for fitment of Not provided No
ROPS.

If ROPS fitted it should meet the Not provided --

requirement of IS: 11821-1992

4. Technical requirements Should meet the requirements of IS: Meets the Yes
for PTO shaft 4931 -1995 requirements

5. Dimensions of three Should meet the requirements of IS: Does not meet No
point linkage 4468 (Part-I)-1997 the
requirement
6. Specifications of linkage Should meet the requirements of IS: Meets the Yes
drawbar 12953-1990. requirements

Specifications of Should meet the requirements of Not provided --

swinging drawbar IS:12362 Part 3-1994.

7. Accessories Trailer hitch, front tow hook, linkage Provided Yes

drawbar may be provided.

17.3 Conformity with following IS:

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i) Guide lines for declaration of power and specific fuel : Conforms

consumption and labelling of agricultural tractors (First
revision) [IS10273: 1987 (Reaffirmed 2004)]
ii) Agricultural tractors - Rear mounted power take-off - : Conforms
Types 1, 2 and 3 (third revision) [IS:4931-1995
(Reaffirmed 2004)]

iii) Agricultural wheeled tractors - Rear mounted three-

point linkage: Part 1 Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 (fourth : Does not conform
revision) [IS 4468 (Part-I):1997/ ISO 730-1:1994
(Reaffirmed 2007)]
iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type [IS : Conforms
12953:1990 (Reaffirmed 2007)]
v) Agricultural tractors - Operator’s seat technical
requirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision) (Reaffirmed : Does not conform
2003)]
vi) Guide for safety & comport of operator of agricultural : Does not conform
tractors: Part 1 General requirements (first revision):
[IS 12239 (PT-1) 1996/ISO 4254-1:1989 (Reaffirmed
2007)]
vii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry – : Does not conform
Technical means for ensuring safety Part 2: Tractors
(first revision) (IS 12239 (PT-2) 1999) (Reaffirmed
2004)]
viii) Guide lines for location and operation of operator : Does not conform
controls on agricultural tractors and machinery (first
revision) IS: 8133-1983 (Reaffirmed 2004)]

ix) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry, : Conforms

powered lawn and garden equipment - Symbols for
operator controls and other displays Part 2 Symbols for
agricultural tractors and machinery [IS:6283 (Part-1)
(Reaffirmed 2004) and IS: 6283 (Part-2)-1998
(Reaffirmed 2003)]
x) Agricultural Tractors and Machinery - Lighting device for : Conforms
travel on public roads (IS: 14683-1999) (Reaffirmed
2004)]
17.4 Salient Observations:
17.4.1 Laboratory tests:
17.4.1.1 PTO Performance:
i) The backup torque is 22.6 %.
ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power was recorded
as 265 g/kWh, against the declaration of 265 g/kWh.
iii) The high pressure injector pipe of second injector (Part No. D10166160) was
cracked and replaced with new one. This is a premature breakdown and
categorized as minor and calls for corrective necessary action at production
level.

17.4.1.2 Drawbar performance :

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The manufacturer has recommended the rear axle ballast mass as 334 kg only for
ballasted drawbar performance test. With this ballast mass, the rear axle mass of the
tractor was recorded as 1745 kg & the drawbar performance test of tractor was
limited to the rear axle weight of tractor as 1745 kg.

17.4.1.3 Mechanical Vibration:

The amplitude of mechanical vibration on various assemblies marked as (*) in
Chapter-9 of this test report is on higher side, especially at the foot rest, operator’s
seat & steering control wheel. This calls for dampening down of vibrations to improve
the operational comfort and service life of components.

17.4.1.4 Three point linkage:

i) Width of ball of lower hitch point and the lateral distance from the lower hitch
point to centre line of tractor does not meet the requirements of IS: 4468 (Part-
I)-1997. This should be looked into for necessary corrective action.
ii) Some of the parameters of three point linkage conform to Cat.I and some of
them conform to Cat.II. In view of the spirit of standardization necessary
improvement may be incorporated.

17.4.1.5 Linkage drawbar:

Some of the parameters of linkage drawbar conform to Cat.I and some of them
conform to Cat.II. In view of the spirit of standardization, necessary improvement may
be incorporated.

17.4.1.6 Operator’s Seat:

Longitudinal distance from SIP to the centre of steering control wheel does not meet
the requirement of IS:12343-1998. This should be looked into for necessary
corrective action.

17.4.2 Field performance test:

17.4.2.2 Wetland cultivation (Puddling operation):
No ingress of mud/or water was noticed during puddling operation of the tractor.
Hence, It meets the requirements of IS:11082-1984 (Technical requirements of
agricultural tractors for wetland operation). Thus the tractor was found suitable for
wetland operation (Puddling).

17.5 Recommendation with regard to safety on tractor:

The following requirements, inter-alia, may be considered for incorporation on the
tractor:
i) Provision of safety against accidental start of engine.

ii) Provision of spark arresting device in exhaust system.

iii) The fuel shut-off knob does not remain in “STOP” position.

iv) Transport lock in hydraulic system for hydraulic three point linkage.

v) The working clearance between the position control, draft control & external
circuit levers may be provided as per IS: 12239 (Part-2) – 1999.

17.6 Maintenance / Service Problems:

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No noticeable maintenance or service problem was observed during the test.

17.7 Adequacy of Literature supplied with machine:

The following literature was supplied with test sample for reference during the test.
a) Draft copy of operating manual of Powertrac-4455 Tractor
b) Draft copy of repair manual of Powertrac-4455 DX Tractor
c) Draft copy of spare parts catalogue of Powertrac-4455 DX Tractor

The supplied literature was not found adequate and following information should be
re-examined & included in the literature.
i) Information related to PTO & Drawbar performance of the tractor such as,
maximum PTO power, rated power, power at standard PTO speed, maximum
torque, backup torque, specific fuel consumption, maximum drawbar power &
pull etc should be included.
ii) Information regarding leballing of tractor as per IS:10273-1987 (Reaffirmed
2004)] should be included.
iii) Recommended maximum ballasting of tractor.
iv) Size of recommended implements, grade of lubricating oil for engine, front &
rear wheel track width adjustment & available PTO speeds should be re-
examined and corrected.
v) The lubricating oil change period for gearbox, differential, final drive & hydraulic
system has been specified as “First change after 150 hours of operation
subsequently after every 850 hours of operation”. Whereas, this has been not
incorporated in printed literature. It is therefore recommended that, suitable
chart for periodically maintenance & recommended fuel, lubricants & their
change frequencies should be prepared and included in the operator
manual.

It is therefore recommended that, these literatures may be revised and brought out
as per IS: 8132-1999 (Reaffirmed in Oct.2004) for the guidance of users and service
personnel in national as well as regional languages.

TESTING AUTHORITY:

J.J.R. NARWARE
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

V.N. KALE
DIRECTOR

Test Report compiled by: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Senior Technical Assistant.

dongre/sae(N)/final report 2009/escort powertrac 4455 dx(ict)

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18. APPLICANT’S COMMENTS

Para No. Our Reference Applicant’s comments

18.1 17.2 (2),(3) Your valuable comments and suggestions for
improvements are well taken. Under our policy of
continuous product improvement this aspect is
being looked into and will try to incorporate
changes wherever necessary.

18.2 17.1.12 (3) Matter is under study and the corrective action will
be taken based on analysis if required.

18.3 17.3 (iii), (v), Under our policy of continuous product

(vi),(vii) & (viii) improvement this aspect is further being looked
into and improved design will be incorporated in
product very soon.

18.4 17.4.1.2 The manufacturer has declared that “the rear axle
maximum load carrying capacity is already for
above the maximum permissible tyre loading
capacity in order to safeguard our design from
static and dynamic loading both in field
and on road condition” vide their letter
No.ERC/BUDNI/PT-4455 DX-09 dated 24.09.2009

18.5 17.1.6(1),(2),(3) & Suggestions well-taken & corrective action will be

17.4.1.3 initiated accordingly. However a study to reduce
vibration is in progress with IIT & other Institutes.

18.6 17.4.1.4, 17.4.1.5 & Suggestions well-taken & corrective action will be
17.4.1.6 initiated accordingly. However as most of the
Indian customers are using implements fitted with
pins of bigger diameter, we need to provide with
balls suiting the pins of category II diameter.

18.7 17.5 Under our policy of continuous product

improvement this aspect is being looked into and
will try to incorporate changes.

18.8 17.7 Suggestions well-taken. Proper manuals will be

provided to customers during regular production
after incorporating the suggestions provided by
you.

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ANNEXURE- I

BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTS USED DURING FIELD TEST

S.
Item Mould Board Plough Rotavator
No.
1. Make Field king Maschio, Itali
2. Type Mounted Mounted
3. No. of bottoms/blades Three 42, in 8 flanges
4. Type of bottoms/blades General purpose Hatchet
5. Size of bottoms/blades, (mm) 385 245 x 75 x 6
6. Spacing of bottoms/flanges, (mm) 280 245
7. Lower hitch point span, (mm) 785 735
8. Mast height, (mm) 510 470 & 510
9. Overall dimensions, (mm):
- Length 1920 1020
- Width 1040 1985
- Height 1180 1045
10. Gross mass, (kg) 345 440

ANNEXURE- II

BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF FULL CAGE WHEEL

S. No. Items Specification

1. Type Full cage wheel

2. Dia, (mm) 1280

3. Width, (mm) 850

24, straight lugs made up of MS-angle
4. No. and types of lugs
section welded to angle iron frame.
5. Size of angle section, (mm) 50 x 50 x 6

6. Length of lugs, (mm) 425

7. Spacing of lugs, (mm) 160

8. Weight of each cage wheels (kg) 145

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ANNEXURE- III

TRACTOR RUN HOURS DURING TEST

A. LABORATORY AND TRACK TESTS: HOURS

1. Running-in --

2. PTO performance test 12.5

3. Power lift and hydraulic pump performance test 2.1

4. Drawbar performance test 15.1

5. Turning ability 0.3

6. Location of centre of gravity --

7. Operator’s field of vision 0.1

8. Brake test 1.0

9. Noise measurement 1.5

10. Air cleaner oil-pull over test 3.5

11. Mechanical vibration test 1.0

12. Theoretical speed test 0.8

B. FIELD TEST:

1. Mould board plough 10.3

2. Rotavation 10.5

3. Puddling (including five hours water proof test) 15.6

C. HAULAGE TEST: 8.8

D. Miscellaneous test and other run hours including idle 2.3

run, transportation, trials and preparation for test
TOTAL: 85.4

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