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Power hop in agricultural tractors

O power hop em tratores agrícolas

ABSTRACT:

The objective of this research was to develop concepts, possibilities of occurrence, and ways to solve the vibratory phenomenon of power hop, which is quite common in tractors with auxiliary front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, in particular conditions of field work. First, the phenomenon is defined, and context is given for the practical situations in which the phenomenon can occur. Subsequently, actions are proposed to solve and minimize the problems arising from power hop. The subject of this study has been insufficiently analyzed in the literature, with mentions (some detailed) in scientific articles and theses developed to diagnose and propose ways to solve the problem. Equally, there has been almost no mention of the problem in agricultural tractor operation manuals, despite the frequent occurrence of the phenomenon.

Key words:
gallop; kinematic advance; auxiliary front-wheel drive

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