EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MODERNIZATION BY MEANS OF MODULAR TRANSPORT

Abstract

The paper some issues of modernization and application of the modular construction technology applied to ensure the efficiency of agricultural operations at minimal labor and material costs. The authors present functionality enhancement solutions implemented through the modular design and the application of the universal wheeled chassis. It is emphasized that the universal wheeled chassis as a comprehensive base for all possible engineering options is of considerable scientific interest, as well as wide practical application. The authors stress that having the considered chassis and a set of modules on the farm will enable farmers to stop using highly specialized sprayers. The paper outlines the characteristics of farm machines "Tuman-1" and "Tuman-2" of the "Pegas-Agro" company specializing in a wide range of fertilizer application. The paper presents the advantages of the of "Tuman-1" and "Tuman-2" design solutions: quick pay-back, low-volume pollination, fast filling system; high mobility not requiring a free tractor, a simple and reliable design. According to the tests conducted by the Povolzhiye Machine Testing Station, the “Tuman-1” spreader reliably performs the technological process in all main agrotechnical indicators. During the test period of 85 hours, no failures have been detected. The availability factor is 1.0. It is noted that "Tuman-1" is recommended for serial production and including into the Federal System of Mashines. The authors prove the expediency of using modular transport in plant growing as an effective way of modernizing agricultural machinery, which allows to reduce costs while maintaining the quality of products and ensuring an increase in crop yields.