Smart Hydraulic System for Tractors

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume V, Issue IV, April 2018 | ISSN 2321–2705

Smart Hydraulic System for Tractors

Anusha A Poojary, Chaithra, Jyothi, Yashaswi S

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, AIET, Moodbidri, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract—Tractor automations in the present days are of myriad forms depending upon the various needs. This paper is to visualize the existing automations and other manual operations of the peripherals fitted to a tractor and to propose a system of sensors that identify the motions of the peripherals experiencing an obstruction during the field work and which sends signals the Arduino to adjust the peripherals accordingly so as to avoid any damage to the parts of the peripherals and the hydraulic systems involved. This proposed system will significantly increase the engine efficiency and reduce the fuel consumption and wear-and-tear of the tractor parts.

Keywords-Tractor peripherals, Arduino, Hydraulics hub, Hall-effect sensor, Hydraulic lever, Gear, Brake pedals, Tiller forks, RPM meter.

I. INTRODUCTION

Agriculture is the backbone of global economic growth and all-round development. From the advent of mechanized agriculture, agricultural equipment and machinery have become an indispensable part of the farming and field activities. The most significant and prominent amongst them all is the Tractor. Tractors have proven to be the signature equipment in a farmer’s arsenal. They are a multi-purpose agricultural equipment which helps the farmers in various farm and field activities.

Most of the recent heavy-duty vehicles including tractors employ the most efficient technology of power hydraulics for the following reasons as it is very simpler than mechanical linkage system; the system is flexible enough; power can be engaged or disengaged using a simpler valve; the heavy input forces are controllable; a good range of speed operation is possible and also hydraulic system is far safer than the mechanical linkage system. Even then a hydraulic-operated system always encounters the problems of mechanical stress on the engine and also wear-&-tear of the machine parts. Usually the hydraulic systems are manually operated which need the complete attention of the farmer on the tractor which is energy consuming to the farmer. Tractors also use power hydraulics for the operation of its peripherals. Its working can be further enhanced or smartened to reduce and simplify the work of farmers.

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