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Design specifications of a human-powered planter

Especificações de projeto de uma semeadora à tração humana

ABSTRACT:

This study aimed to establish the design specifications of a human-powered punch planter for maize and beans through the application of a systematic design methodology. The most important design requirements and their specifications are related to technical performance and production cost.

Key words:
machinery design; manual seeder; agricultural machinery

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