Description
Basic information relating to traditional dry and wet clutch
technologies as well as basic gear box designs and hydrostatic
drive systems. Torque, axle loading, differential drive design,
hydraulic controls and power transmission through torque
sensing drives will be explored. An understanding of theories
relevant to load bearing capacities, horsepower limitations and
drive engagement will be developed. Students will be introduced
to current technology being utilized by major agricultural
equipment manufacturing companies in both tractor and
harvesting equipment construction. Focus will be on identifiable
components and systems currently utilized by AGCO lines of
equipment such as the Challenger or Massey Ferguson tractors or
Gleaner combines.