Using Tractor Test Data for Selecting Farm Tractors

Abstract

This fact sheet was developed with the following specific objectives: 1. To familiarize farmers and other users with tractor testing and the Nebraska test reports. 2. To demonstrate the use of tractor test reports for the selection and performance comparison of farm tractors. The NTTL is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and it is one of 27 such testing laboratories in the world. The Using Tractor Test Data for Selecting Farm Tractors Authored by Robert “Bobby” Grisso, Extension Engineer,Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech organization requires that all tractors manufactured in member countries be tested in the country in which they are manufactured, following its guidelines. Based on an established agreement between member countries, test reports approved by OECD are accepted by all participating countries.