Farm Power and Machinery Management - Softcover

Hunt, Donnell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813805821 ISBN 13: 9780813805825

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1999

Synopsis

Applies elementary principles of physics and economics to efficient, effective management of farm machinery.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The 10th edition of Farm Power and Machinery Management continues to provide an excellent text and reference on selection, operation, maintenance, and replacement of tractors and farm machinery used in agricultural field production. It incorporates new techniques for assessing needs and developing sound management practices for modern, mechanized agricultural field operations.

This edition of the classic textbook features:

• International tractor testing procedures


• New section on instrumentation reviews featuring various operations from engine sensing to GPS field location


• The latest conservation tillage practices and equipment


• New tire ratings


• Current developments in combines and balers


• The effects of microprocessor control of engines on performance, efficiency, and convenience of operation


• Many new photos and illustrations as well as problem/solution examples

In addition to being a practical guide for farmers, farm operators, and farm managers, the management principles and the machinery–operating details will be useful to students in agricultural education, agricultural mechanization, agricultural business, and agricultural engineering.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813805821
• ISBN 13: 9780813805825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320