DEUTZ-FAHR, AGROLUX-55 e, TRACTOR-

T-757/1265/2011
Commercial (Initial)

Manufacturer : M/s. SAME DEUTZ-FAHR INDIA (P) LTD.

72, SIPCOT, Industrial Complex,
Ranipet – 632 403 (Tamil Nadu)

Month: February Test Report No. T-757/1265/2011 Year : 2011

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 and IS: 12207:2008

Period of Test : June, 2010 to November, 2010

Test Report No. : T-757/1265/2011

Month/Year : February, 2011

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

SELECTED CONVERSIONS ABBREVIATIONS

Sl.
Units Conversion Factor
No
1 Force: As per applicant apa
1 kgf 9.80665 N Top Dead Centre TDC
2.20462 lbf Indian Standard IS
2 Power: Left Hand Side/ LHS/RHS
Right Hand Side
1 hp 1.01387metric hp (Ps) Mercury Hg.
745.7 W Temperature Temp.
1 Ps 735.5 W Not recorded N.R.
1 kW 1.35962 Ps Revolutions per minute rpm
3 Pressure: Outer diameter/ O.D/I.D
Inner diameter
1 psi 6.895 kPa Not available/ N.A.
Not applicable
2
1 kgf/cm 98.067 kPa = 735.56 Power take-off PTO
mm of Hg
2
1 bar 100 kPa = 10 N/cm Relative Humidity R.H.
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:
Values Whether
Category Requirements declared by As meets
S. No. Characteristic (Evaluative as per IS: 12207-2008 the observed the
/ Non applicant(D)/ requirem
Evaluative) Requirement ents
(R) (Yes/No.)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.1 PTO Performance :
a) - Maximum power Declared value to be
under 2 h test, Evaluative achieved with a 33.6 34.8 Yes
(kW ) (Natural tolerance of: -5 / +10%
for PTO power >35hp. (D)
ambient condition)
–7.5/+10% for PTO
power  35 hp
b) Power at rated Non -do- 33.6 34.8 Yes
engine speed, (kW) Evaluative (D)
c) Specific fuel Non
consumption Evaluative  5% 265 262 Yes
corresponding to (D)
maximum power,
(g/kWh)
d) Maximum Non
equivalent Evaluative  8% 175 179 Yes
crankshaft torque, (D)
(Nm)
e) Back-up torque, Non 7 percent, min. 7 percent 26.8 Yes
percent Evaluative (R)
O
f) Maximum operating temperature ( C):
1) Engine oil Non The declared value
Evaluative should not exceed the 155 121 Yes
max. value specified by
the oil company and the (D)
observed value under
high ambient condition
should not exceed the
declaration.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2) Coolant Evaluative The declared value
(water) should not exceed the 110 94 Yes
boiling temperature of
coolant under the (D)
pressurized or otherwise
and the observed value
under high ambient
condition should not
exceed the declaration.
g) Engine oil Evaluative Not exceeding 1% of
consumption, SFC at max. power 2.69 0.05 Yes
(g/kWh) under High ambient (R)
conditions

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h) Smoke level Evaluative Maximum light

absorption coefficient 3.25 0.62 Yes
of 3.25 per metre or (R) per
equivalent BOSCH
meter
No. 5.2 or 75 Hatridge
value (As per CMVR)
16.1.2 Drawbar performance :
a) Max. drawbar pull Non Minimum 65% of
with ballast Evaluative static mass with 23.04(D) 29.20 Yes
corresponding to ballast
15 percent wheel 22.44 (R)
slip, (kN)
b) Max. drawbar pull Evaluative Minimum 65% of
without ballast static mass of tractor 15.21(D) 20.73 Yes
corresponding to without ballast
15 percent wheel 14.79 (R)
slip, (kN)
c) Maximum drawbar Evaluative Min. 80% of PTO
power without power as referred in 26.90(D) 28.3 Yes
ballast (kW). 16.1.1 (a) of PTO 27.8 (R)
performance
d) Max. transmission Non The declared value
oil temperature Evaluative should not exceed the 120 89 Yes
o maximum value
( 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 14.0 (D) Yes
points Evaluative 10%] 21.41
2) With the Evaluative The lift capacity should
standard at least be 18 kg/PTO 8.88 (D) Yes
frame hp. and it should be 16
kg/engine hp where the 8.24 (R) 19.97
tractor is not provided
with a PTO shaft
b) Maximum drop in the Non 25 (D)
height of the point of Evaluative [Tolerance of plus 00 Yes
application of the 5 mm] 50 (R)
force after each 5
minutes interval for a
total duration of 30
minute, (mm)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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 road ballast, (m):
1) Cold brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 6.60 Yes
2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 7.10 Yes
b) Maximum force Evaluative
exerted on the 600 600 (R) 402
brake pedal to to Yes
achieve a
418
deceleration of 2.5
2
m/s (N)

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c) Whether parking
brake is effective at Evaluative Yes 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 Evaluative As per CMVR 88 (R) 87 Yes
noise emitted by
the tractor dB(A)
b) Maximum noise at Evaluative As per CMVR 98 (R) 98 Yes
operator’s ear level
dB(A)
16.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at :
1) Left foot rest 100 (R) 190 No
Right food rest 100 microns (max) 100 (R) 790 No
2) Seat (with Non 100 (R) 90 Yes
driver seated) Evaluative
3) Steering 100 (R) 140 No
wheel
16.1.7 Haulage requirements :
a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):
1) Two wheel Non -- 5.0 (D) 5.0 Yes
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 6.0 (D) 6.0 Yes
b) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption, (km):
1) Two wheel -- 4.25 to 4.35 to Yes
Non 6.75 (D) 4.44
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 4.25 to 4.22 to Yes
6.75 (D) 4.24
c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):
1) Two wheel -- 25 to 50 45.0 to Yes
Non (D) 45.9
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 25 to 50 39.3 to Yes
(D) 39.5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.8 Wetland cultivation :
Sealing for the Evaluative The identified
following assemblies: assemblies should
1) Clutch -do- essentially meet the
assembly requirement of IS: There No
11082. No water ingress should ingress
2) Brake -do- in the identified Yes
housings
be no of mud
assembly given in
column-2. ingress and / or
3) Front axle -do-
hubs If tractor does not meet of water water
the requirements of and/or was
wetland cultivation, it mud (R) observed
may be recommended
for dry land operation
only.

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16.1.9 Safety features :

a) Guards against Evaluative As per CMVR At present --- --
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 DEUTZ-FAHR Yes
2) Model Evaluative the requirements of AGROLUX Yes
CMVR along-with 55e
declared value of
3) Year of Evaluative 2010 Yes
PTO HP
manufacture
4) Engine Evaluative 3A26403C10 Yes
number
5) Chassis Evaluative D10S503WT1 Yes
number E1002C10
6) Declaration Evaluative 33.60 Yes
of PTO
power, (kW)
16.1.11 Discard limit for:
(a) Cylinder bore Evaluative To be specified by 105.10 105.00 to Yes
diameter, (mm) the manufacturer 105.02
(b) Clearance Non -do- 0.42 0.133 to Yes
between piston & Evaluative 0.140
cylinder liner at
skirt, (mm)
(c) Ring end gap (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 1.50 0.50 to 0.55 Yes
nd
- 2 comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 1.50 0.60 to 0.65 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 1.50 0.50 Yes
(d) Ring groove clearance (mm):
- Top comp. -do- 0.25 0.146 to Yes
ring. 0.149
nd
- 2 comp. ring. -do- 0.25 0.059 to Yes
Evaluative
0.067
- Oil ring. -do- 0.15 0.033 to Yes
0.062
(e) Clearance of main bearings (mm):
- Diametrical 0.40 0.061 to Yes
clearance Evaluative -do-
0.131
- Crankshaft end 0.50 0.15 Yes
Evaluative -do-
float
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

(g) Clearance of big end bearings, (mm):

(h) - Diametrical 0.40 0.066 to Yes
Evaluative -do-
0.147
- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.50 0.40 Yes
(i) Clearance Not --
Non
between king pin -do- 0.85 applicable
Evaluative
and bush, (mm)
(j) Clearance 0.85 0.12 to 0.37 Yes
Non
between center pin -- do--
Evaluative
and bush, (mm)

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16.1.12 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS :

Category Whether
S. No. Characteristic (Evaluative / Requirements As meets the
Non as per IS: 12207-2008 observed requirement
Evaluative) s (Yes/No.)
1. Critical Evaluative No critical breakdown None Yes
2. Major Not more than two and neither of None Yes
Evaluative them should be repetitive in
nature
3. Minor Not more than five and frequency Mn24 Yes
Evaluative of each should not be more than (two
two. times)
4. Total In no case, the total number of Two Yes
breakdowns breakdowns should exceed five, minor
Evaluative
that is, (2 major + 3 minor) or 5
minor breakdowns

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

Whether
S. No. Characteristic Requirements AS observed meets the
require-
as per IS: 12207-2008
ments
(Yes/No.)
1 2 3 4 5
1 Air cleaner oil pull over, 0.25% (max.) Not applicable --
max. oil pull over (%)
2. Seating requirements Should meet the requirements of Meets the Yes
IS: 12343-1998 requirements
3. Fitment of ROPS With a provision for fitment of Provided Yes
ROPS.
If ROPS fitted it should meet the ROPS not fitted --
requirement of IS: 11821-1992
4. Technical requirements Should meet the requirements of Meets the Yes
for PTO shaft IS: 4931 -1995 requirements
5. Dimensions of three Should meet the requirements of Meets the Yes
point linkage IS: 4468 (Part-I)-1997 requirements
6. Specifications of linkage Should meet the requirements of Meets the Yes
drawbar IS: 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, Provided Yes
linkage drawbar may be provided.

16.3 Conformity with following IS:

i) Guide lines for declaration of power and specific fuel : Conforms
consumption and labeling of agricultural tractors (First
revision) [IS 10273:1987 (Reaffirmed in March,
2009)]
ii) Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take-off - : Conforms
Types 1, 2 and 3 (third revision) [IS: 4931-1995
(Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]
iii) Agricultural wheeled tractors - Rear mounted three- : Conforms
point linkage: Part 1 Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 (fourth
revision) [IS:4468(Part-I):1997(Reaffirmed in March,
2009)/ISO730-1:1994]

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iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type : Conforms

[IS 12953:1990 (Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]

v) Agricultural tractors - Operator’s seat technical : Conforms

requirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision) (Re-
affirmed in March, 2009)]
vi) Guide for safety & comfort of operator of agricultural : Conforms
tractors: Part 1 General requirements (first revision):
[IS 12239 (PT-1) 1996 (Reaffirmed in March,
2007)/ISO 4254-1:1989]
vii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry, : Conforms
powered lawn and garden equipment – Symbols for
operator controls and other displays [IS: 6283 (Part-
1) – 2006 (Reaffirmed in March, 2009) and IS: 6283
(Part-2)-2007 (Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]

viii) 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) (Re-affirmed
in March, 2009)]
ix) Guide lines for location and operation of operator : Conforms
controls on agricultural tractors and machinery (first
revision) (IS: 8133 – 1983) (Re-affirmed in March,
2009)

x) Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Lighting device for : Conforms

travel on public roads (IS: 14683-1999) (Re-affirmed
in March, 2009)

16.4 Salient Observations:

16.4.1 Laboratory tests:
16.4.1.1 PTO Performance:
i) The backup torque is 26.8%.
ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power was
recorded as 262 g/kWh, against the declaration of 265 g/kWh, which meet the
requirement of IS: 12207-2008 with regard to tolerance.

iii) The drop in maximum power in high ambient condition in comparison to

natural ambient condition was recorded as 4.9 % which is considered on
higher side. This should be looked into.

16.4.1.2 Drawbar performance:

During drawbar performance ten hour test, excessive creeping of RHS rear tyre
over rim was observed and nozzle was separated from tube. The tube was
replaced with new ones. This should be looked into.

16.4.1.3 Hydraulic performance :

i) During the hydraulic performance lifting capacity test at standard frame, the
hydraulic system was not functioning properly and the lower links fallen down
suddenly. On inspection it was found that, the non-return valve (Pt. No.
0.016.3190.4) got chocked. The hydraulic system was opened and its cleaning
was done twice.

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ii) The lifting capacity at standard frame was recorded as 19.97 kN and the
moment about the rear axle was computed as 21.41 kN-m, which is
considered on higher side as compared to the moment from front axle i.e.
20.48 kN-m. It is therefore, recommended that the lifting capacity of the
hydraulic system may be reduced suitably or standard ballast mass at front
axle may be provided to avoid front lifting of the tractor.
iii) The maximum tilt angle of mast from vertical was measured as 8.1 degree
only against the minimum requirements of 10 degree. This should be looked
into for necessary corrective action.

16.4.1.4 Mechanical Vibration:

The amplitude of mechanical vibration on various assemblies marked as (*) in
Chapter-8 of this test report is on very higher side, especially at the steering control
wheel and foot rests. This calls for dampening down of vibrations to improve the
operational comfort and service life of components.

16.4.1.5 Three point linkage:

Distance from the end of power take-off to centre of lower hitch point (lower links in
horizontal position) conforms to ‘Cat-I’ whereas other parameters conforms to ‘Cat-
II’. Keeping in the view the sprit of standardization, necessary improvements may
be incorporated.

16.4.2 Field Performance:

16.4.2.1 Dryland Operation:
The average area covered in rotavation operation with recommended size of
rotavator was recorded in the range of 0.335 to 0.375 ha/h. Keeping in view the
PTO power of the tractor, the area coverage is considered less, hence the
recommended size of the rotavator may be reviewed.

16.4.2.2 Wet land cultivation (Puddling Operation):

No ingress of mud/or water was observed during wetland cultivation. Hence the
tractor meets the requirements for wet land cultivation as per IS: 11082-1984 and
found suitable for wetland cultivation

16.4.2.3 Haulage Performance:

The load carrying capacity of the tractor has been declared as 5.0 & 6.0 tons only
with two & four wheel trailer respectively. Keeping in view the PTO power of the
tractor, the declared hauling capacity is considered less, hence the declaration of
hauling capacity may be reviewed.
16.5 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 around the position control lever & draft control lever
may be provided as per IS: 12239 (Part-2) – 1999.

16.6 Maintenance / Service Problems:

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

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However, suitable provision for draining the sediments/water may be provided in the
fuel supply system.
16.7 Adequacy of Literature supplied with machine:
The following literature was supplied with the tractor for reference during the test:
i) Use and maintenance book of Agrolux 40e D10S403 WX1E 5001A10,
Agrolux 55e D10S503WT1E5001A10, Agrolux 60e D10S553 WT1E 5001A10
and Agrolux 70e D10S653 WT1E 5001A10.
ii) Workshop manual of Agrolux 40e, Agrolux 50e, Agrolux 60e and Agrolux 70e.
iii) Spare parts Catalogue of Agrolux 40, Agrolux 55, Agrolux 60 and Agrolux 70

16.7.1 The above literature may also be brought out in national as well as other regional
languages for the guidance of users and service personnel.

TESTING AUTHORITY:

J.J.R. NARWARE
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

V.N. KALE
DIRECTOR

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

17. APPICANT’S COMMENTS

Para. No. Our Reference Applicant’s Comment’s

17.1 16.4.1.2, 16.4.1.3,
16.4.1.4, 16.4.1.5,
Would be reviewed
16.4.2.1, 16.4.2.3,
16.5

ANNEXURE – I

BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTS USED DURING FIELD TEST

S.
Item Disc Plough Rotavator
No.
1. Make M&M TAFE ACCESS
2. Type Mounted Mounted
3. No. of bottoms/blades Three 36 in 7 flanges
4. Type of bottoms/blades Plain concave Hatchet

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5. Size of bottoms/blades, (mm) 625 160 x 80 x 8

6. Spacing of bottoms/flanges, (mm) 455 250
7. Lower hitch point span, (mm) 690 740
8. Mast height, (mm) 455 570
9. Overall dimensions:
- Length 1610 1770
- Width 850 1020
- Height 1080 980
10. Gross mass, (kg) 370 315

ANNEXURE -II
BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF FULL CAGE WHEELS

S. No. Items Specification

1. Type Full
2. Dia, (mm) 1210
3. Width, (mm) 900
24, straight lugs made of MS angle
4. No. and types of lugs
section welded to angle iron frame.
5. Size of angle section, (mm) 40 x 40 x 5
6. Length of lugs, (mm) 444
7. Spacing of lugs, (mm) 315
8. Weight of each cage wheels (kg) 120

ANNEXURE-III
TRACTOR RUN HOURS DURING TEST

A. LABORATORY AND TRACK TESTS: HOURS

1. Running-in Nil
2. PTO performance test 12.8
3. Power lift and hydraulic pump performance test 3.0
4. Drawbar performance test 18.8
5. Turning ability 0.2

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6. Location of centre of gravity 0.2

7. Operator’s field of vision --
8. Brake test 2.3
9. Noise measurement 2.0
10. Mechanical vibration test 1.0
11. Theoretical speed test 2.2
B. FIELD TEST:
1. Disc ploughing 10.0
2. Rotavation 10.0
3. Puddling (Including water proof test) 15.5
C. HAULAGE TEST: 9.2
D. Miscellaneous test and other run hours including idle run, 5.0
transportation, trials and preparation for test
TOTAL: 92.2

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