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T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)17. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS17.1 Evaluative (mandatory) / Non-evaluation (Non-mandatory) parameter applicable forqualifying Minimum Performance criteria as per Clause-4 (Table-1) of IS: 12207-2008 foracceptance of the tractor for the purpose of subsidies/NABARD financing are summarizedas under:Sl.No.CharacteristicCategory(Evaluative /NonEvaluative)Requirementsas per IS: 12207-2008Valuesdeclared by theapplicant/ (D)Requirement (R)AsobservedWhethermeets therequirements(Yes/No.)1 2 3 4 5 6 717.1.1 PTO Performance :a) Maximum powerDeclared value to beunder 2 h test,achieved with a 30.1 (D) 29.3 Yes(kW )Evaluative tolerance of: -5 /(Natural ambient+10% for PTO powercondition)>35hp. –7.5/+10% forPTO power ≤ 35 hpb) Power at rated engine Non-do- 30.1 (D) 29.3 Yesspeed, (kW) Evaluativec) Specific fuel Nonconsumption Evaluative ± 5% 258 (D) 254 Yescorresponding tomaximum power,(g/kWh)d) MaximumequivalentcrankshaftNonEvaluative ± 8% 188 (D) 184.5 Yestorque,(Nm)e) Back-up torque, Non10 percent, min. 15 % (D)/percentEvaluative10% (R )f) Maximum operating temperature, ( O C)1) Engine oilNonEvaluative2) Coolant (water)EvaluativeThe declared value shouldnot exceed the max. valuespecified by the oilcompany and the observedvalue under high ambientcondition should notexceed the declaration.The declared value shouldnot exceed the boilingtemperature of coolantunder the pressurized orotherwise and theobserved value under highambient condition shouldnot exceed the declaration.130(D)115(D)18.6 Yes105 Yes98 Yesg) Engine oilconsumption, (g/kWh)h) Smoke levelEvaluativeEvaluativeNot exceeding 1% of SFCat max. power under Highambient conditionsMaximum light absorptioncoefficient of 3.25 permetre or equivalentBOSCH No. 5.2 or 75Hatridge value (As perCMVR)2.54 (R)3.25permetre(R )0.34 Yes0.19 YesCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 39 of 47

T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)1 2 3 4 5 6 717.1.2 Drawbar performance :a) Maximum drawbar18.42 (R)pull with ballast NonMinimum 65% of staticYescorresponding to 15 Evaluative mass with ballast21 (D) 25.0percent wheel slip,(kN)b) Max. drawbar pull13.26 (R)without ballast Evaluative Minimum 65% of static17.4corresponding to 15mass of tractor without 15 (D)percent wheel slip,ballastYes(kN)c) Maximum drawbarMin. 80% of PTO power 23.4 (R)power without Evaluative as referred in 16.1.1 (a)ballast, (kW).of PTO performance 25 (D)25.4 Yesd) MaximumNonThe declared valuetransmission oil Evaluative should not exceed thetemperature ( o C)maximum value110 (D) 56 Yesspecified by oilcompany17.1.3 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance :a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):1) At hitch Non[Tolerance of minus 14.71 (D) 19.67 Yespoints Evaluative 10%]2) With the Evaluative6.94 (R)standardframe(Minimum)b) Maximum drop inthe height of thepoint of applicationof the force aftereach 5 minutesinterval for a totalduration of 30Minutes, (mm)NonEvaluative17.1.4 Brake performance at 25 kmph:The lift capacity shouldat least be 18 kg/PTOhp. and it should be 16kg/engine hp where thetractor is not providedwith a PTO shaft10.78 (D)13.97 Yes[Tolerance of plus5 mm] 50 (R) 29 Yesa) Maximum stopping distance at a force, equal to or less than 600 N on brake pedal withroad ballast, (m):1) Cold brake Evaluative 10 10 (R ) 8.32 Yes2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 (R ) 8.64 Yesb) Maximum forceexerted on the brakepedal to achieve adeceleration of 2.5m/s 2 (N)c) Whether parkingbrake is effective ata force of 600 N atfoot pedal(s) or 400N at hand leverEvaluative 600 600 (R ) 210to277YesEvaluative Yes / No Yes (R ) Yes YesCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 40 of 47

T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)17.1.5 Noise measurement :a) Maximum ambientnoise emitted by thetractor dB(A)EvaluativeAs per CMVR88 (R ) 82 Yesb) Maximum noise atoperator’s ear leveldB(A)EvaluativeAs per CMVR98 (R ) 94 Yes17.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at :1) Left foot rest140 No2) Right foot rest 110 NoNon3) Seat (with driver100 microns 100 (R )Evaluative90 Yesseated)(max)4) Steering Wheel 90 Yes17.1.7 Haulage requirements :a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):1) Two wheelNon-- 5.0 (D) 5.0 Yes2) Four wheel Evaluative-- 6.0 (D) 6.0 Yesb) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption, (km/l):1) Two wheel-- 5.0 to 6.5 (D) 5.05Nonto 5.212) Four wheel Evaluative4.0 to 5.0 (D) 5.0 to6.0c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):1) Two wheel-- 30 to 40 (D) 38.38to2) Four wheelNonEvaluative -- 30 to 40 (D)39.5933.49to33.7517.1.8 Wetland cultivation :YesYesYesYesSealing for thefollowingassemblies:1) Clutchassembly2) Brakehousings3) Front axlehubsEvaluative The identifiedassemblies shouldessentially meetthe requirement of-do-IS: 11082. Nowater ingress in-do- the identifiedassembly given in-do- column-2.If tractor does notmeet the requirementsof wetlandcultivation, it maybe recommendedfor dry landoperation only.There shouldbe no ingressof waterand/or mudNo ingress ofmud and / orwater wasobservedYesCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 41of 47

T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)1 2 3 4 5 6 717.1.9 Safety features :a) Guards againstAt present providedYesmoving and hot Evaluative As per CMVR nopartsrequirementb) LightingarrangementsEvaluative As per CMVR -- Provided Yes17.1.10 Labelling of tractors (Provision of labelling plate):1) Make Evaluative-- Swaraj Yes2) Model Evaluative Should conform -- 744 XM Yes3) Year of Evaluative tothe-- WW Yesmanufacturerequirements of4) Engine Evaluative CMVR alongwithdeclared-- 43.1021/SPG0725 Yesnumber8value of PTO HP5) Chassis Evaluative -- WWCG Yesnumber496061416816) Declaration Evaluative -- 30.1 (41.0) Yesof PTOpower, (kW)17.1.11 Discard limit for:(a) Cylinder borediameter, (mm)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)Clearancebetween piston &cylinder liner atskirt, (mm)Ring end gap (mm):- Top comp. ring.EvaluativeNonEvaluativeTo be specifiedby themanufacturer110.225 100.03 to 100.04 Yes0.60 (D) 0.188 to 0.189 Yes-do- 1.75 0.55 to 0.60 Yes- 2 nd comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 1.75 0.45 Yes- Oil ring. -do- 1.75 0.45 YesRing groove clearance (mm):- Top comp. ring.-do- -- Tapered --- 2 nd comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 0.25 0.079 to 0.082 Yes- Oil ring. -do- 0.25 0.058 to 0.062 YesClearance of main bearings (mm):- DiametricalEvaluative To be specifiedclearancebythe- CrankshaftEvaluative manufacturerend floatClearance of big end bearings, (mm):0.30 0.126 to 0.138 Yes0.50 0.30 Yes- Diametrical Evaluative -do- 0.30 0.134 to 0.137 Yes- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.60 0.25 to 0.30 YesClearancebetween king pin Nonand bush, (mm) Evaluative-do- 0.60 0.11 to 0.13 YesClearancebetween centre pinand bush, (mm)NonEvaluative-do- 0.80 0.12 YesCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 42 of 47

T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)17.1.12 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS :S. No. Category ofbreakdownsCategory(Evaluative /NonEvaluative)Requirementsas per IS: 12207-2008AsobservedWhether meetstherequirements(Yes/No.)1. Critical Evaluative No critical breakdown None Yes2. Major3. Minor4. TotalbreakdownsEvaluativeEvaluativeEvaluativeNot more than two and neitherof them should be repetitive innatureNot more than five andfrequency of each should not bemore than two.In no case, the total number ofbreakdowns should exceed five,that is, (2 major + 3 minor) or 5minor breakdowns.NoneNoneNone17.2 Optional requirements as per Clause-4 (Table-2) of IS:12207-2008:S.No.CharacteristicRequirementsas per IS: 12207-2008As observedYesYesYesWhether meetstherequirements(Yes/No.)1 2 3 4 51 Maximum oil pull over, 0.25% (max.) 0.06(%)Yes2. Seating requirements Should meet the requirements of Does not meetIS: 12343-1998the requirementsNo3. Fitment of ROPS With a provision for fitment of Not providedROPS.NoIf ROPS fitted it should meet therequirement of IS: 11821-1992ROPS not fitted Notapplicable4. TechnicalShould meet the requirements of Does not meetrequirements for PTOshaftIS: 4931 -1995the requirements No5. Dimensions of threepoint linkage6. Specifications oflinkage drawbarShould meet the requirements ofIS: 4468 (Part-I)-1997Should meet the requirements ofIS: 12953-1990.Specification of Should meet the requirements ofswinging drawbar IS: 12362 Part 3-1994.7. Accessories Trailer hitch, front tow hook,linkage drawbar may be provided.Does not meetsthe requirementsMeets therequirementsNot providedProvidedNoYes--Yes17.3 Conformity with following IS:i) Guidelines for declaration of power and specific fuelconsumption and labeling of agricultural tractors (Firstrevision) [IS 10273:1987 (Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]ii) Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take-off -Types 1, 2 and 3 (third revision) [IS: 4931-1995(Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]: Conforms: ConformsCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 43 of 47

T-842/1352/2012SWARAJ 744 XM TRACTOR – Commercial (Initial)iii)Agricultural wheeled tractors - Rear mounted threepointlinkage: Part 1 Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 (fourthrevision) [IS 4468 (Part-I):1997 (Reaffirmed in March,2007)/ISO 730-1:1994]iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type [IS12953:1990 (Reaffirmed in March, 2007)]v) Agricultural tractors - Operator’s seat technicalrequirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision)(Reaffirmed in March, 2009)]: Does not conform: Conforms: Conformsvi)Guide for safety & comfort of operator of agriculturaltractors: Part 1 General requirements (first revision) :[IS 12239 (PT-1)-1996 (Reaffirmed in March,2009)/ISO 4254-1:1989]: Conformsvii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry –Technical means for ensuring safety Part 2: Tractors(first revision) IS 12239 (PT-2)-1999 (Reaffirmed inMarch, 2009)]: Conformsviii)ix)Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry,powered lawn and garden equipment – Symbols foroperator controls and other displays [IS: 6283 (Part-1& Part-2) –2006 & 2007(Reaffirmed in March, 2009)/ISO 3767-2:1991)]Guide lines for location and operation of operatorcontrols on agricultural tractors and machinery (firstrevision) (IS: 8133 – 1983) (Reaffirmed in March,2009)]: Conforms: Conformsx) Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Lighting device fortravel on public roads (IS: 14683-1999) (Reaffirmed inMarch, 2009)]: Conforms17.4 Salient Observations:17.4.1 Laboratory tests:17.4.1.1 PTO Performance:i) The backup torque is. 18.6%.ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power was measuredas 256 g/kWh against the declaration of 254 g/kWh, which is within the tolerancelimit of IS: 12207-2008.iii) The power drop under high ambient condition in compare to the natural ambientcondition was recorded as 6.14 %.This should be looked into.17.4.1.2 Mechanical Vibration:The amplitude of mechanical vibration on various assemblies marked as (*) in Chapter-9 of this test report is on higher side. This calls for dampening down of vibrations toimprove the operational comfort and service life of components.17.4.1.3 Three point linkage:Lateral distance from lower hitch point to center line of tractor does not meet therequirements of IS-4468-(Part I)-1997. This should be looked intoCENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE,BUDNI Page 44of 47

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