This research evaluated the performance of automated groups using slippage, tractor speed, and operational viability of planting sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) in no-tillage (SPD) and conventional (PC) systems under different plant coverings. The experimental design was completely randomized, using three repetitions in a split-split plot. There were twenty four treatments: A1-SPD the sugarcane on sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea); a²-SPD the sugarcane on the jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis); A3-PC the sugarcane on incorporated black mucuna (Stilozobium aterrimum); A4-PC the sugarcane (control); sub-plots: B1-FORD 8430 DT + two row crop planter; B2-FORD 8430 DT + three lines furrow opener; B3-FORD 5610 + two lines furrow opener; and, sub-sub-plots: C1 - first reduced gear, and C2 - second reduced gear. The research verified that the slippage and speed results for furrow opening operations for subsequent manual or sugarcane planting operations in direct planting system on plant covering without previous management with cutter or roll-knife were possible and equally efficient when compared to the operational costs due to a reduction in the direct planting of sugarcane.
green fertilizers; automated groups; tire slippage
