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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(Mechanization & Technology Division)
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KUBOTA, MU 5501 TRACTOR - Commercial (1st Batch)
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THIS TEST REPORT IS VALID UPTO: 28/02/2025
Manufacturer : M/s. KUBOTA Corporation,

700/867 Moo 3, Amata Nakorn Industrial
Estate,Tambon Nonggakka, Amphur
Panthong, Chonburi 20160-Thailand
Test requested by (applicant) : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India

Pvt. Ltd.
Block No.94,Tower – 1, 8th Floor, TVH
Beliciaa Towers, MRC Nagar, Chennai- 600
028, Tamil Nadu. , INDIA
Warehouse address : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India

Pvt. Ltd.
B 500 A & C,Indospace Industrial Park,
104 Polivakkam Village, Sriperumbadur-
Thiruvallur Main Road, Thiruvallur District-
Month: February Test Report No. T- 1303/1830/2020 Year: 2020
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE
TRACTOR NAGAR, BUDNI (MADHYA PRADESH) 466445, INDIA
E-mail: fmti-mp@nic.in
Web site: fmttibudni.gov.in
Telephone: 07564-234729, 234743
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Type of Test : COMMERCIAL (1st Batch)

Test code/Procedure : IS: 5994-1998 (Reaffirmed in 2014),
IS: 9253-2013 and IS: 12207-2019
Period of Test : May, 2019 to November, 2019
Test Report No. : T- 1303/1830/2020
Month/Year : February, 2020
i) The results reported in this report are observed values and no corrections
have been applied for atmospheric and site conditions.
ii) The data given in this report pertain to the particular machine was selected
randomly from production line by the representative of testing authority for
test.
iii) The results presented in this report do not in any way attribute to the durability
of the machine.
iv) This report should not be reproduced in part or full without prior permission of
the Director, Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Budni
(M.P.)
v) This is the first batch test report and therefore, should be read in conjunction
with the Initial Commercial Test Report of i.e. “KUBOTA MU 5501” Tractor
bearing report no. T- 978/1502/2015 released on August, 2015.
SELECTED CONVERSIONS
SELECTED CONVERSIONS
Sl. ABBREVIATIONS
Units Conversion Factor
No
1 Force: apa As per applicant
1 kgf 9.80665 N TDC Top Dead Centre
2.20462 lbf IS Indian Standard
2 Power: LHS Left Hand Side/
/RHS Right Hand Side
1 Mechanical 1.01387 Metric horse Hg Mercury
horse power power
745.7 W Temp. Temperature
1 Metric 735.5 W N.R. Not recorded
horse power
1 kW 1.35962 Metric horse rpm Revolutions per minute
power
3 Pressure: O.D/I.D Outer diameter/ Inner
diameter
1 psi 6.895 kPa N.A. Not available/Not
applicable
2
1 kgf/cm 98.067 kPa = 735.56 mm PTO Power take-off
of Hg R.H. Relative Humidity
2
1 bar 100 kPa = 10 N/cm SIP Seat Index Point
1 mm of Hg 1.3332 m-bar

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CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
1. Specification 06
2. Fuel and Lubricants 21
3. PTO Performance Test 21
4. Drawbar Performance Test 25
5. Power Lift and Hydraulic Pump Performance Test 30
6. Brake Test 31
7. Noise Measurement 32
8. Mechanical Vibration Measurement 33
9. Field Test 33
10. Haulage Test 33
11 Components/Assembly Inspection 34
12. Adjustments, Defects, Breakdowns & Repairs 36
13. Comparison of Specification and Performance Characteristics of 36

Previous Sample base model (Test Report No. T- 978/1502/2015,
August, 2015) and Present Sample.
14. Summary of Observations, Comments & Recommendations 42
15. Citizen Charter 49
16. Applicant‟s Comments 49
ANNEXURE – I 50

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The “KUBOTA MU 5501” tractor had undergone “Initial Commercial Test” at this
Institute and a test report No. T- 978/1502/2015 released on August, 2015. Now the applicant
has submitted an application vide letter No. Nil, dated 08.10.2018 for batch testing of “KUBOTA
MU 5501” tractor.
The applicant has submitted that modified labeling plate, PTO shaft & re-declaration of
maximum PTO power 36.5 kW instead of 35.0 kW as per MoM circulated vide letter No. 1-
1/2007-Test dated 23.10.2019 as per IS:12207-2019 has been implemented from the following
Tractor chassis serial number & Engine serial No.
st st
S. Parameter 1 tractor Chassis 1 Engine Serial No.
No. Serial No. & Date & Date
1. Labelling plate KBTM20SFCLTA12592 BLA1895 &
2. PTO Shaft & 09.01.2020 09.01.2020
3. Re-declaration of Maximum PTO KBTM20SAHLTD14417 BLE0005 &
Power & 01.04.2020 01.04.2020
All necessary tests as per table-1 of clause 6.0 of IS: 5994 - 1998 (Reaffirmed in 2014)
were carried out and test report released as under.
Manufacturer : M/s. KUBOTA Corporation,

700/867 Moo 3, Amata Nakorn Industrial
Estate,Tambon Nonggakka, Amphur
Panthong, Chonburi 20160-Thailand
Test requested by (applicant) : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India
Pvt. Ltd.
th
Block No.94,Tower – 1, 8 Floor, TVH
Beliciaa Towers, MRC Nagar, Chennai- 600
028, Tamil Nadu. ,INDIA
Warehouse address : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India
Pvt. Ltd.
B 500 A & C,Indospace Industrial Park,104
Polivakkam Village, Sriperumbadur-
Thiruvallur Main Road, Thiruvallur District-
Selected for test by : The testing authority
Place of running-in : In the institute
Duration of said running-in, (h):
- Engine : 50
- Transmission : --
Method of Selection : The test sample was selected randomly out
of Seven tractors from the production line by
the representative of testing authority.
Details of tractors made available for random selection :

Sr. No. Chassis Number Engine No.
i) KBTM20SAKMTC 12544 BKE0021
ii) KBTM20SAKMTC 12561 BKE0375
iii) KBTM20SACMTC 12563 BKE0441
iv) KBTM20SAVMTC 12564 BKE0401
v) KBTM20SAHMTC 12567 BKE0658
vi) KBTM20SAVMTC 12570 BKE0142
vii) KBTM20SAEMTC 12571 BKE0668

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Tractor:
Make : Kubota
Model : MU5501
Brand Name : None
Variants, if any : Yes
Sr. No. Model Features
i) MU5501 4WD Four wheel driven (4WD)
Type : Four wheeled, Rear wheel driven (2WD), Unit

Construction, Agricultural Tractor.
Month & Year of manufacture : 03 / 19
Chassis number : KBTM20SAVMTC12564
Country of origin : Thailand
1.2 Engine:
Make Kubota Engine (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(apa)
:
Model V2403-M-DI-T
:
Type Four stroke, Liquid cooled, Turbocharged,
:
Direct injection, Diesel engine.
Serial number : BKE0401
1.2.1 Engine speed (Manufacturer’s recommended production setting), (rpm):
- Maximum speed at no load : 2450 to 2550
- Low idle speed : 1025 to 1050
- Speed at maximum torque : 1100 to 1500
Rated speed, (rpm):
- For PTO use : 2300
- For drawbar use : 2300
1.3 Cylinder & Cylinder Head:

Number : Four
Disposition : Vertical, Inline
Bore/stroke, (mm) : 87/102.4 (apa)
Capacity as specified by the : 2434
applicant, (cc)
Compression ratio : 19.5: 1
Type of cylinder head : Monoblock
Type of cylinder liners : Wet, Non-replaceable
Type of combustion chamber : Direct Injection, Re-entrant type
Arrangement of valves : Overhead, Inline
No. of valves on each cylinder : Two inlet & two exhaust valve on each cylinder
of engine
Valve clearance (cold):
- Inlet valve, (mm) : 0.13 to 0.17
- Exhaust valve, (mm) : 0.13 to 0.17
1.4 Fuel System:

Type of fuel feed system : Gravity and force feed
1.4.1 Fuel tank:
Capacity, (l) : 67.0
Location : Above clutch housing
Provision for draining of : Not provided
sediments/ water
Material of fuel tank : Plastic

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1.4.2 Water Separator:

Make : ENIGINETECH
Type : Transparent, Inverted funnel, Gravity
Separation
Location : Between fuel tank & fuel feed pump of engine
on RHS of engine.
1.4.3 Fuel feed pump:
Make : Kyosan-Denki, Japan (apa)
Type : Diaphragm-operated cam drive
Model/Group combination No. : Not Available
Provision of sediment bowl : Not Provided
Method of drive : Through cam shaft of fuel injection pump
1.4.4 Fuel filters:
Make : Bosch
Model/Group combination No. : F002 H20 139
Number : Two
Type of element: : Paper
Capacity of final stage filter, (l) : 0.9
1.4.5 Fuel Injection pump:
Make : Bosch Corp (Old Name, Zexel) (apa)
Model/Group combination No. : NP-PER4KZ (apa)
Type : Inline, plunger
Serial number : 08027, 917D653043
Method of drive : Through timing gears
1.4.6 Fuel injectors:
Make : Bosch (Zexel)
Model/Group combination No.
Holder number : 86024 Z 048233F
Injector nozzle No. : Z NP-DLLA 142PN953
Type : Multi holes (Six)
Manufacturer‟s production : 18.6 to 20.1
pressure setting, (MPa)
Injection timing : 4.75°± 1 degree before TDC
Firing order : 1- 3- 4- 2
1.4.7 Governor:
Make : ITO,(THAILAND) CO.LTD,(apa)
Model/Group combination No. : Not Available
Type : Mechanical, centrifugal, variable speed
Governed range of engine : 1025 to 2550
speed, (rpm)
Rated engine speed, (rpm) : 2300
1.5 Air intake system:
1.5.1 Pre-cleaner: : Not Provided
1.5.2 Air cleaner:
Make : Donaldson
Type : Dry type
Location : In front of radiator under the bonnet
Range of suction pressure at : 2.4
maximum power, (kPa)
Details of elements: Primary element Secondary element
No. of elements : One One
Type : Paper Non-woven fabric
Size,(mm) (OD/ID) : 125.0/85.0 81.0/65.0
Length : 310 300

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Air flow restriction indicator : Not provided

Whether dust unloading valve has : Yes
been provided
Maintenance service schedule : 1 Clean the primary element after
every 100 hours of operation or more
often in severe dusty condition.
2 Replace primary element once yearly
or after every sixth cleaning,
whichever comes first.
3 Replace secondary element after
every one year
1.6 Exhaust System:
Type of silencer : Updraft, (Cylindrical) having horizontal
expansion chamber under the bonnet
Position of silencer outlet with respect to SIP, (mm):
- Upwards : 825
- Longitudinal : 1510
- Lateral : 380 (on LHS)
Range of exhaust gas pressure at : 103.1 to 103.9
maximum power, (kPa )
Provision of spark arresting device : Not provided
Provision against entry of rain water : A bent is provided at the outlet of silencer.
1.6.1 Turbocharger
Make : IHI (apa)
Model : RHF3 (apa)
Type Fixed Geometry/Waste gate having six
vanes in compressor unit and eleven
vanes in turbine unit of outlet.
Boost pressure ratio : 1.8 : 1
Speed at rated engine speed, (rpm) : 168000
Type of lubrication system : Forced lubrication through main oil gallery
Location : Outlet of exhaust manifold.
1.6.2 EGR
Make : TAIHO KOGYO
Type : Diaphragm type, thermo controlled
Model : 1J884-1730
Method of operation : The turbocharger outlet was connected to
inlet of EGR cooler and exhaust gases
flows through EGR cooler and get cooled.
The cooled gases enter in the air intake
manifold through thermo controlled valve.
Location of thermo valve : On RHS of cylinder block
EGR Cooler : Provided
Make : TRAD CO. Ltd. Japan
Location : On LHS of engine
Method of cooling : Coolant enters from top of EGR cooler and
get out from bottom after cooling the
exhaust gases circulated from the EGR
tubes
EGR Cooler capacity (l) : 0.50
1.7 Lubricating system:
Type : Forced feed-cum-splash
Oil sump capacity,(l) : 7.20
Total lub oil capacity, (l) : 7.60

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Oil change period : First change after 50 hours and

subsequently after every 250 hours of
operation.
Cooling device, (if any) : Provided, Plate type having seven number
of plates.
Filters:
Make : Nippon Donaldson, Japan (apa)
Number & Type : One & Full flow, replaceable Cartridge.
Pump:
Make : TAIYO GIKEN (THAILAND)CO.,LTD.
(apa)
Type & Method of drive : Trochoid pump & through crankshaft gear
Manufacturer Pressure release : 397
setting, ( kPa)
Minimum permissible pressure, : 98
(kPa)
1.8 Cooling system:
Type : Forced circulation of coolant and water.
Coolant as recommended : Kubota Genuine long life
Coolant water ratio : 1:1
1.8.1 Details of Pump : Centrifugal, semi open impeller having six
vanes of 65.5 mm diameter and driven
through crankshaft pulley by a “V” belt
common to alternator.
1.8.2 Details of fan : Suction type, having eight numbers of
polypropylene blades of 395 mm outer
diameter and mounted on water pump
shaft.
Means of temperature control : Thermostat
Bare radiator capacity, ( l ) : 3.20
Total coolant capacity, ( l ) : 8.10
Expansion tank capacity ( l ) : 0.60
Radiator cap pressure, (kPa) : 88
1.9 Starting System:
Type : 12V, DC, electrical
Aid for cold starting : Heater glow plug is provided
Any other device provided for easy : None
starting
1.10 Electrical System:
1.10.1 Battery:
Make : Exide.
Model : 80 D26RMF
Number : One
Type : Lead Acid
Capacity and rating : 12V, 52 Ah at 5 hour discharge rate
Location : In front of radiator ,under the bonnet
1.10.2 Starter:
Make : Autolek,
Model : STM 1603B
Type : Pre-engaging ,solenoid operated
Power rating : 12V, 2.2 kW
Serial number : Not Available

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1.10.3 Generator (Alternator):

Make : Autolek
Model : AL-IN-4312 C
Type : Alternator
Serial number : None
Output rating : 12V,40 Amps
Method of drive : Through crankshaft pulley by a “V” belt
common to water pump shaft.
1.10.4 Voltage regulator : In-built with alternator
1.10.5 Details of lights:
Height of the Distance between
centre of centre of the beam
Description No. & capacity beam above Size, and outside edge of
of bulb ground level, (mm) tractor at standard rear
(mm) track setting, (mm)
Front Lights:
- Head lights 2,12V,35/35W 1185 140 x 95 833
- Parking lights 2, 12V, 5W 1480 110 x 30 210
-Turn-cum-hazard 2, 12V,21W 1515 105x 40 210
Indicator light
Rear lights:
-stop-cum-tail light 2, 12V, 21/5W 1410 90x 75 285
-Turn-cum-hazard 2,12V, 21W 1410 90 x 75 190
Indicator light
- Reflectors (Red) 2 1410 55x45 235
- Registration plate 1, 12V, 5 W 1380 31  685
light
- Plough light 1, 12V, 55 W 1530 125  325
1.10.6 Main switch Key turn type, having four position viz:
: i) OFF, ii) Circuit ON+ Instrument penal ON ,
iii) Heater, iv) Start
1.10.7 Light switch : Combination switch with rotary type light
switch having five positions.
i) Off
ii) Head lights (short beam) ON + Parking
light
iii) Head lights (long beam) ON +Position ll
iv) Hazard light switch
v) Turn indicator switch
1.10.8 Horn:
Make : Addon
Type : 12V, DC, 2B, Electromagnetically vibrated
diaphragm
Location : In front of radiator, under the bonnet
1.10.9 Fuse box : Contains total 15 number of fuses having
following capacities and Number
In front near battery under In two boxes located

the bonnet below scuttle assembly
Capacity 60A 40A 30A 15A 10A 5A
Number 1 1 2 2 2 7

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1.10.10 Details of other electrical accessories:

1.10.10.1 Flasher Unit:
Make : Mercurex
Capacity:
- Turn signal : 12V, 21W x 2 + 2W x 1
- Hazard signal : 12V, 21W x 4 + 2W x 2
Flashes/min. : 85
1.10.10.2 Seven pin trailer socket : Provided
1.10.10.3 Safety against accidental start : Starter will not operate unless the High-low
of engine range selector lever & PTO lever is in
neutral position.
1.11 Instrument panel details:
i) Engine speed -cum-digital cumulative hour meter (0-3x 1000 n/min)
ii) Coolant temperature gauge (C-H) with colored zone
iii) Fuel level gauge with colored zone
iv) Battery charging warning indicator light
v) Lubrication oil pressure indicator light
vi) Turn signal cum Hazard light indicator
vii) Main switch for engine starting (key- turn type having four position)
viii) Parking brake lever
ix) Combination switch having five position
x) Horn push button
xi) Heater Glow plug indicator
xii) Head lamp ( Long beam ) 'ON' indicator light
xiii) Hand accelerator lever
xiv) Main switch (key turn type)
xv) Rear view mirror
xvi) Steering control wheel
1.12 Transmission System:
1.12.1 Clutch:
Make : Luk India
Type : Dual, Dry friction plates with pads
No. of friction plate(s) : Two
Diameter(OD/ID)mm:
- Transmission : 280.0 Ø /168.0 Ø having five pads, area
2
of each pad is 28.3 cm
- PTO : 280.0 Ø / 169.0 Ø having three pads, area
2
of each pad is 28.3 cm
Material of clutch lining : Metal ceramic
Method of operation:
- Transmission : By a foot pedal, provided on LHS of
operator‟s seat
- PTO : By a hand Lever, provided on LHS of
operator‟s seat
1.12.2 Gear box:
Make : SIAM KUBOTA Corporation ltd, (apa)
Type : Mechanical, Synchromesh gear with
constant mesh for Range selection
Location of gear shifting levers : Side shift
Main Gear shift lever : On RHS of the operator‟s seat
Range shift lever : On LHS of the operator‟s seat.
No. of speeds:
- Forward : 08
- Reverse : 04

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Gear shifting pattern :
N
N N N
Range selection Main gear shifting

lever lever
Oil capacity (l) : 40.0 (Common with differential, final drive,
rear axle, hydraulic, Steering and brake
system)
Oil changing period : After every 1000 hours of operation.
1.12.3 Nominal Speed:
Movement Gear No. of engine revolutions Nominal speed at rated engine speed
No. for one revolution of when fitted with 16.9-28 size tyres of
driving wheel 670 mm radius index, (kmph)
L1 193.21 3.00
L2 131.86 4.41
L3 94.65 6.13
Forward L4 67.43 8.60
H1 53.83 10.81
H2 36.77 15.80
H3 26.37 22.05
H4 18.79 30.89
Reverse R1 130.58 4.45
R2 89.42 6.50
R3 64.04 9.07
R4 45.61 12.73
1.12.4 Rear Differential Unit
Type : Crown wheel & bevel pinion with
differential unit accommodated inside the
differential housing.
Reduction through crown wheel & : 4.333:1 (39/9T)
bevel pinion
Oil capacity of final drive, (l) : 40.0 (common with gear box, final drive,
rear axle , hydraulic, Steering and brake
system)
Differential lock :
Type : Pin type
Method of operation : By pressing the foot pedal provided on
RHS of operator seat
1.12.5 Rear axle & final drive:
Make : GNA Axle, (apa)
Type : Epicyclic reduction unit accommodated
outside the differential housing after brake
system
Reduction through final drive : 6.500:1 (Sun gear -12T, Planet gear -
27T, Ring gear - 66T)
Oil capacity of final drive, (l) : 40.0 (common with gear box, differential,
hydraulic, Steering and brake system)

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1.13 Power lift (Hydraulic System):

- Make : MITA, India (apa)
- Type : Open center, live, ADDC
- No. and type of cylinder : One, single acting
- Type of linkage lock for transport : When Hydraulic, response control (Drop
rate control) knob fully closed it acts as a
transport lock.
No. & Type of filter : One, Full flow, Spin-on, cartridge
Hydraulic oil capacity, ( l ) : 40.0 (common with gear box, differential,
final drive, rear axle, Steering and brake
system)
Oil change period : After every 1000 hours of operation.
Provision for external tapping : Provided
Method of draft sensing : Through Top link
1.13.1 Hydraulic pump:
- Make : Kubota precision Machinery, Japan (apa)
- Type : Gear, tandem
- Location : On RHS of the engine,
- Drive : Driven through timing gears via FIP
camshaft
Details of control levers:
Sl. Control Functions
No.
1. Position control lever To control depth of the implement.
2. Draft control lever To control the draft of the implement.
3. Response Sensitivity control knob on For adjusting the sensitivity of hydraulic
distributor system when working in draft control.
4. Drop rate control knob (hitch lowering Varies the speed of drop of lower links.
speed lever)
5. Diverter valve ( Pre selector valve) To the external supply port
1.13.2 Three point linkage:
Sl. As per IS:4468- As
No. 1997(Part-I) measured Remarks
Observations (Reaffirmed in (mm)
October, 2017),
(Cat.I / Cat.II), (mm)
1 2 3 4 5
I. Upper hitch points:
a) Dia of hitch pin hole 19.30 to 19.50 / 25.80 Conforms
25.70 to 25.90 to Cat. II
b) Width of ball 44.0 (max.)/ 50.95 Conforms
51.0 (max) to Cat. II
II. Lower hitch points:
a) Dia of hitch pin hole 22.40 to 22.65 / 28.95 Conforms
28.70 to 29.00 to Cat. II
b) Width of ball 34.8 to 35.0 / 44.95 Conforms
44.8 to 45.0 to Cat. II
III. Lateral distance from lower 359 / 435 435 Conforms
hitch point to centre line of to Cat. II
tractor
IV. Lateral movement of lower hitch 100 (min) / 183 Conforms
points 125 (min) to Cat. I & II

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1 2 3 4 5
V. Distance from end of power 450 to 575 / 580 Conforms
take-off to centre of lower hitch 550 to 625 to Cat. Il
point (lower links in horizontal
position)
VI. Transport height 820 (min)/ 980 Conforms
950 (min) to Cat. Il
VII. Power range 560 (min)/ 670 Conforms
(Without force) 650 (min) to Cat. Il
VIII. Leveling adjustment 100 (min)/ 360 Conforms
100 (min) to Cat. I & II
IX. Lower hitch point tyre clearance 100 (min)/ 340 Conforms
100 (min) to Cat. I & II
X. Lower hitch point height 200 (max) / 185 Conforms
200 (max) to Cat. I& II
1.13.3 Linkage geometry dimensions [Refer Fig.1(A)]:
The following are dimensions observed, corresponding to 670 mm as tyre dynamic

radius index:
Setting used
Sl. Dimension or
Parameter Notation during test,
No. range, (mm)
(mm)
1. Length of lower link A 845 845
2. Length of lift arm B 230 230
3. Length of lift rods C 505 to 565 565
4. Length of top link D 590 to 895 750
5. Distance of lift rod connection point E 375 & 440 375
from pivot point of lower link.
6. Distance of lower link pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally F 155, behind 155, behind
-Vertically G 150, below 150, below
7. Distance of upper link pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally H 270, 270 & 275, 270, behind
behind
-Vertically J 295, 330 & 375, 330, above
above
8. Distance of lift arm pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally K 80, behind 80, behind
-Vertically L 325, above 325, above
9. Height of lower hitch points relative to the rear wheel axis:
- In high position M 185 to 310 185, above
- In low position N -485 to -185 485, below
10. Height of lower link hitch points -- 185, above
when locked in transport position

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Lift arm
K B LIFT ROD
UPPER LINK
H
C D
L
REAR WHEEL AXIS J
M
G
E
A N R
F
GROUND LEVEL LOWER LINK
REAR WHEEL AXIS
Fig.1 (A): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TABLE OF LINKAGE GEOMETRY

1.13.4 Drawbar:
1.13.4.1 Linkage Drawbar [Refer Fig. 1 (B)]:
As per IS: 12953-1995 As measured,
Notation (Reaffirmed in October, 2017), (mm) Remarks
(Cat. I)/(Cat.II) (mm)
A 683  1.5 / 825  1.5 826 Conforms to Cat. lI
B 75 (min) / 75 (min) 79.46 --do--
C 30 (min) / 30 (min) 32.45 --do--
D 21.79 to 22.00 / 27.80 --do--
27.79 to 28.00
E 39.0 (min) / 49.0 (min) 50.16 --do--
F 12.0 (min) / 12.0 (min) 12.30 --do--
G 15.0 (min) /15.0 (min) 18.95 --do--
H 25  1 / 25  1 25.05 --do--
J 80  1.5 / 80  1.5 80.92 --do--
No. of holes 7/9 09 --do--
FØ
DØ
Fig. 1 (B): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR LINKAGE DRAWBAR
1.13.4.2 Swinging drawbar : Not provided

1.13.4.3 Provision to attach trailer brake : Provided
valve

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1.14 Power take-off shaft:

Type : Type-I, Independent
Method of engaging : By shifting the PTO clutch lever forward
provided on LHS and another PTO speed
gear shift lever at rear of the tractor.
No. of shaft(s) : One
PTO speed corresponding to : 550 & 785
rated engine speed, (rpm)
Distance behind rear axle, (mm) : 420
Engine to PTO speed ratio : 4.182:1 & 2.929
Whether the PTO shaft is capable : Yes
of transmitting the full power of
engine
Ground PTO speed : Not provided
Reverse PTO speed (Optional : The manufacturer has provided one
Fitment ) “Reverse PTO shaft kit” for inspection
during the wear assessment. By
replacement of the existing standard fitted
PTO shaft with Reverse PTO shaft kit.
The following PTO speeds will be
available:-
i) 550 rpm of PTO shaft corresponding
to rated engine speed. The direction
of rotation of PTO shaft is clockwise.
ii) 578 rpm of PTO shaft corresponding
to rated engine speed. The direction
of rotation of PTO shaft is
anticlockwise.
1.14.2 Specifications of Power Take-Off Shaft:
As per
Remarks
Specification IS:4931-1995 (Type-I) As observed
(Reaffirmed in 2014),
Nominal speed (rpm) 540  10 540 rpm of PTO Conforms
shaft corresponds
to 2258 rpm of
engine.
No. of splines 6 6 Conforms
Direction of rotation Clockwise Clockwise Conforms
Location The position of the centre In the centre line Conforms
of the end of PTO shaft of tractor
shall be within 50mm to
right or left of the centre
line of the tractor
Dimensions (mm) (Refer Fig. 2):
D 34.79  0.06 34.78 Conforms
d 28.91  0.05 28.90 Conforms
B 29.4  0.1 29.41 Conforms
A (Optional) 8.3  0.5 N.A --
W 8.69 – 0.09 / – 0.16 8.66 Conforms
b (Optional) 25  0.5 N.A --
c 38 38 Conforms
o o
X 30 30 Conforms
B 76 (min) 90.74 Conforms
h 450 to 675 675 Conforms

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Fig. 2: DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TYPE-I POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT

1.14.3 Power Take-off shaft Master : Not Provided
Shield
1.15 Towing hitch:
1.15.1 Front:
Type : Clevis
Location : At front, on front frame
Height above ground level, (mm) : 710.5 (Fixed)
Dia of pin hole, (mm) : 32.0
Width of clevis, (mm) : 127.0
1.15.2 Rear:
Type : Clevis
Location : At the rear of transmission housing
Height above ground level, (mm):
- Maximum : 735
- Minimum : 485
No. of position : 06
- Type of adjustment : By changing and reversing the position of
hitch on its mounting bracket
Distance of hitch point,(mm):
- From rear axle centre : 520
- From power take-off shaft end : 100
Dia of pin hole, (mm) : 34.25
Width of clevis, (mm) : 91.10
1.16 Steering system:
Make : Eaton Industries (Japan) Ltd. (apa)
Type : Hydrostatic, power steering
Location : Above clutch housing
Method of operation : Manual, by steering control wheel
Diameter of steering control wheel,(mm) : 400
Distributor:
Make : Eaton Industries (Japan) Ltd. (apa)
Type & Location : Open centre & above clutch housing
Pump:
Make : KUBOTA Corporation, Japan (apa),
Type & Location : Tandem gear & on RHS of engine
Method of drive : Through fuel injection pump camshaft via
hydraulic pump
Hydraulic cylinder:
Make, type & number : Ognibene, double acting double connecting &
one
Location : In center, behind front axle
Oil capacity (l) : 40.0 (Common with transmission, hydraulic
and brake system)
Oil change period : After every 1000 hours of operation

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1.17 Brakes:
1.17.1 Service Brake:
Make : TOKAI CARBON Co.LTD,(apa)
Type : Mechanical, oil immersed multi discs
Location : On differential half axle shaft before final
reduction unit
No. of disc (s) : Four (on each wheel side)
2
Area of liners. (cm ) : 1375.4 (on each wheel side)
Material of liners : Paper lining (apa)
Method of operation : Individual or combined pedal operation by
right foot.
Oil capacity, (l) : 40.0 (common with transmission,
hydraulic and steering system)
Oil change period : After every 1000 hours of operation.
1.17.2 Parking Brake:
Type : Pawl and Ratchet arrangement
Method of operation : A lever is provided in front of operator seat,
to lock the service brake pedals, in position
1.18 Wheel Equipment:
1.18.1 Steering Wheel(s):
Make : MRF
Number : Two
Type of tyre : Pneumatic, ribbed
Size : 7.50-16
Ply rating : 8
Maximum permissible load on each : 500 at 140 kPa
tyre at inflation pressure recommend
for road work, (kgf)
Recommended inflation pressure, kPa :
- for field work : 140
- for transport : 140
Track width, (mm) : 1420 (std) & 1520
Method of changing track width : By extending telescopic front axle only
Make & size of rim : Wheels India Ltd.& 5.5F X 16
1.18.2 Driving wheel:
Make : MRF
Number : Two
Type of tyre : Pneumatic, traction
Size : 16.9-28
Ply rating : 12
Maximum permissible load on each : 1575 at 100 kPa
tyre at inflation pressure recommend
for road work, (kgf)
Recommended inflation pressure, (kPa ):
- for field work : 100
- for transport : 100
Track width, (mm) : 1515(std.),1415, 1615,1705 &1825
Method of changing track width : By reversing and changing position of
wheel disc on offset rim lugs
Make & size of rim : Wheels India Ltd.& W15L X 28
1.18.3 Wheel base (mm) : 2100
Method of changing wheel base, if : None
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1.19 Operator’s seat:

Make : Sietz Technologies(apa)
Type : Cushioned seat with back rest
Type of suspension : Two helical coil springs
Type of dampening : Hydraulic shock absorber
Range of adjustment,(mm):
- Vertical : Nil
- Lateral : Nil
- Longitudinal : ± 65
1.20 Provision for safety and comfort of operator:

1.20.1 Conformity with IS: 12343-1998 (Reaffirmed in 2014)
All parameters meets the minimum requirements of IS: 12343-1998, (Re-affirmed in
2014), except the following:
i) Width of operator‟s seat is less than the minimum requirement.
ii) Inclination of operator‟s seat towards rear direction is not provided as per
requirement.
iii) Longitudinal distance from SIP to centre of differential lock is less than the
minimum requirement.
iv) Longitudinal distance from SIP to centre of steering control wheel is more than
the minimum requirement.
1.20.2 Conformity with IS: 6283 (Part-1) – 2006 (Re-affirmed in 2014) & IS: 6283 (Part-2)
– 2007 (Re-affirmed in 2014):
All the controls are identifiable with symbols as per IS: 6283 (Part-1) – 2006 (Re-
affirmed in 2014) & IS: 6283 (Part-2) – 2007 (Re-affirmed 2014). except the
following:
i) Grease lubricant type and frequency chart has not been provided.
ii) Oil lubricant type and frequency chart has not been provided.
1.20.3 Conformity with IS:8133-1983 (Re-affirmed in 2014), except the following:
Location and movement of various controls meets the requirement of IS:8133-1983
(Re-affirmed in 2014).
1.20.4 Conformity with IS: 12239 (Part-1)-1996 (Re-affirmed in October, 2017):
Meets the requirements of IS: 12239 (Part-1)-1996 (Re-affirmed in October, 2017),
except the following:
i) Vertical retainers have not been provided on both side of clutch pedal
1.20.5 Conformity with IS:12239 (Part-2)-1999 (Re-affirmed in 2014):

Meets the requirements of IS:12239 (Part-2)-1999 (Re-affirmed in 2014), except the
following:
i) PTO shaft master shield has not been provided.
ii) Working clearance between the PTO shaft lever & mudguard, main gear lever
& mudguard is less than the minimum requirement.
1.20.6 Conformity with IS: 14683 – 1999 (Re-affirmed in 2014) :
All lighting arrangements meet the requirements of IS: 14683-1999 (Re-affirmed in
2014)
1.20.7 Rear view mirror:
Rear view mirror is provided
1.20.8 Slow moving emblem:
Slow moving vehicle emblem has been provided.
1.21 Labelling of tractor as per IS: 10273-1987 (Reaffirmed in March, 2014):
Locations of labelling plate:- The labelling plate is riveted on LHS at the engine
mounting bracket and provides the following information.

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Name of Manufacturer : Kubota Corporation

Make : Kubota
Model : MU5501
Month & Year of manufacture : 03 /19
Engine Serial Number : BKE0401
Chassis Serial Number : KBTM20SAVMTC12564
Maximum PTO Power, kW : 36.5
Specific fuel consumption, g/kWh : 249
1.22 Ballast Mass (kg):
As used during As used during
Particular
drawbar test haulage test
C.I. weight 345 345
Front
Water Nil Nil
C.I. weight 200 200
Rear Water 380 Nil
Additional weight, if any Nil Nil
1.23 Masses:
Mass of the tractor without operator but
Particulars with all the liquid reservoirs full, (kg)
Front Rear Total
i) Without ballast 750 1460 2210
ii) With ballast as used during drawbar 1220 1920 3140
performance test
iii) With ballast as used during haulage test 1220 1550 2770
(including trailer hitch, canopy & linkage
drawbar)
1.24 Overall dimensions:
Height, (mm) Ground
Length, Width,
Condition With exhaust Without exhaust Clearance,
(mm) (mm)
pipe pipe (mm)
1720 405
With
3725 1960 2225 (At steering (below rear hitch
unballast
control wheel) mounting bracket)
1.25 Number of external lubricating points:
- Oiling : Nil
- Grease nipples : 02
- Grease cups : 15
1.26 Colour of tractor:
Chassis & engine : Grey
Sheet metal:
Mudguard : Orange
Bonnet : Orange
Rim & disc : Orange
1.27 Optional features, if any
1.27.1 Steering Wheel (s):
Size & Ply rating : 6.50 - 20 & 08
1.27.2 Reverse PTO speed : The manufacturer has provided one “Reverse PTO
(Optional Fitment ) shaft kit” for inspection during the wear
assessment. By replacement of the existing
standard fitted PTO shaft with Reverse PTO shaft
kit. The following PTO speeds will be available:-

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i) 550 rpm of PTO shaft corresponding to rated

engine speed. The direction of rotation of PTO
shaft is clockwise.
ii) 578 rpm of PTO shaft corresponding to rated
engine speed. The direction of rotation of PTO
shaft is anticlockwise.
2. FUEL AND LUBRICANTS
2.1 Fuel : The High-speed diesel oil supplied by M/s Indian
Oil Corporation Limited having density of 0.836 g/cc
at 15C was used.
2.2 Lubricants:
S. As recommended by the
Particulars As used during the test
No. manufacturer
1. Engine SAE 10W30 As recommended
2. Gear box, differential, rear axle, Oil originally filled in the
Kubota super UDT fluid
final drive, brake, steering and tractor system were not
hydraulic system oil changed
3. Grease NLGI-2 or NLGL-1 MP Grease
3. PTO PERFORMANCE TEST

Date(s) of test : 02.07.2019 & 03.07.2019
Tractor run at the Institute prior to start of : 55.75
PTO test (h)
Type of dynamometer bench used : Fuchino ESF 1000S, Eddy Current
3.1 The results of power take-off performance test are tabulated in Table-1 and graphically
represented in Fig. 3, 4 and 5.
Table – 1
Speed (rpm) Fuel consumption Specific
Power, Specific, energy
(kW) PTO Engine (l/h) (kg/h) (kWh/l)
(kg/ kWh)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a) Maximum power – 2 hours test:
37.0 550 2300 10.65 8.90 0.241 3.47
34.6 550 2300 10.23 8.55 0.247 3.38*
b) Power at rated engine speed (2300 rpm):
37.0 550 2300 10.65 8.90 0.241 3.47
34.6 550 2300 10.23 8.55 0.247 3.38*
c) Power at standard power take-off speed (540  10 rpm):
36.7 540 2258 10.49 8.77 0.239 3.50
34.6 540 2258 10.11 8.45 0.246 3.40*
d) Varying loads at rated engine speed (2300 rpm):
i) Torque corresponding to maximum power available at rated engine speed:
37.0 550 2300 10.65 8.90 0.241 3.47
ii) 85% of the torque obtained in (i):
32.5 569 2380 9.68 8.09 0.249 3.36
iii) 75% of the torque obtained in (ii) :
24.8 578 2417 7.85 6.56 0.265 3.16
Table – 1 Conti…..

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
iv) 50% of the torque obtained in (ii) :
16.8 587 2455 6.23 5.21 0.310 2.70
v) 25% of the torque obtained in (ii) :
8.5 596 2492 4.57 3.82 0.449 1.86
vi) Unloaded:
1.3 604 2526 3.13 2.62 2.015 0.415
e) Varying loads at Standard PTO Speed:
Remark: Varying loads test at standard PTO speed was not conducted because maximum
power was located at rated PTO speed 550 rpm, which is within the vicinity of standard PTO
speed i.e. 540 ± 10 rpm.
* Under high ambient conditions

Sl. No. Parameters Natural Ambient High Ambient
i) No load maximum speed, (rpm) 2526 2518
ii) Equivalent crankshaft torque at maximum 153.4 143.5
power (Nm)
iii) Maximum equivalent crank shaft torque (Nm) 194.1 181.5
iv) Engine speed at maximum equivalent 1351 1401
crankshaft torque, (rpm)
v) Backup torque (%) 26.5 26.5
vi) Smoke level at 80 % of max. power 0.22 --
vii) Range of atmospheric condition :
O
- Temperature, ( C) 26 to 27 43 to 44
- Pressure, (kPa) 97.6 to 98.1 98.4 to 98.6
- Relative humidity, (%) 60 to 67 42 to 48
O
viii) Maximum Temperature, ( C):
- Engine oil 101 116
- Coolant 96 110
- Fuel 29 46
- Air intake 28 45
- Exhaust gas 560 568
ix) Pressure at maximum power:
- Intake air, (kPa) 2.4 2.3
- Exhaust gas, (kPa) 103.1 to 103.9 101.3 to 101.6
x) Consumptions:
Lub. Oil (g/kWh) -- 0.30
-Coolant (% of total coolant capacity) -- 0.37
4. DRAWBAR PERFORMANCE TEST

Date(s) of test : 16.10.2019, 17.10.2019 & 18.10.2019
drawbar performance test, (h)
Type of track : Concrete
Height of drawbar, (mm):
- Without ballast : 580
- With ballast : 550
4.1 The results of drawbar performance test consisting of maximum power and pull without
ballast, with ballast and ten hours test are tabulated in Table – 2 The results of the
tests with ballast are also represented graphically in Fig. 6 & 7.

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5. POWER LIFT & HYDRULIC PUMP PERFORMANCE TEST

Date(s) of test : 07.08.2019 & 08.08.2019
hydraulic test, (h)
Pump speed at rated engine speed (rpm) : 2774
5.1 Hydraulic power test:

Pump delivery rate at minimum pressure : 32.4
and rated engine speed, (l/min)
Maximum hydraulic power,( kW) : 8.9
Pump delivery rate at maximum hydraulic : 32.5
power, (l/min)
Pressure at maximum hydraulic power, : 16.5
(MPa)
Sustained pressure of the open relief : 19.0
valve, (MPa )
Tapping point:
a) Relief valve test : External circuit
b) Pump performance test : Pump outlet
Temperature of hydraulic fluid, (C) : 60 to 66
5.2 Lifting capacity test :
Height of Vertical Maximum Corres- Moment Maximum

lower hitch move- corrected ponding about tilt angle of
Test point above ment with force exerted pressure, rear mast from
ground in lifting through full (MPa) axle, vertical
down forces, range, (kN-m ) (degrees)
position, (mm) (kN)
(mm)
At hitch
185 645 18.62 17.1 18.62 --
points
On the
8.0
standard 185 645 16.06 17.1 25.86
frame
5.3 Maintenance of lift load:

Force applied at the frame, (kN) : 14.45
Temperature of hydraulic fluid at the : 60
start of test, (C)
Test data:
Elapsed time (minute) 5 10 15 20 25 30

Cumulative drop in height of lift, (mm) 07 12 12 12 12 12

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6. BRAKE TEST
6.1 Service brake:
6.1.1 Cold brake test:
Date of test(s) : 13.06.2019 & 18.06.2019
Type of Track : Concrete
Maximum attainable speed, (kmph):
-Without Ballast : 33.8
-With Road Ballasted : 33.8
At maximum attainable speed

Braking device control force, (N) 374 296 218 140
Unballasted 2
Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3.29 2.81 2.64 2.50
tractor
Stopping distance, (m) 13.47 15.71 16.70 17.63
Road Braking device control force, (N) 381 306 230 154
2
ballasted Mean deceleration, (m/sec .) 2.98 2.61 2.61 2.50
tractor Stopping distance, (m) 14.73 16.89 16.88 17.63
At 25 kmph travel speed
Unballasted 2
Mean deceleration, (m/ sec ) 3.12 2.89 2.58 2.50
tractor
Road Braking device control force, (N) 560 457 353 250
2
ballasted Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3.07 2.68 2.62 2.50
tractor Stopping distance, (m) 8.09 8.98 9.21 9.65
6.1.2 Brake fade test:

At maximum attainable speed
2
At 25 kmph travel speed

Braking device control force,(N) 560 504 448 393
2
Maximum deviation of tractor from its original course, (m) : None

Abnormal vibration : None
The brakes were heated by : Self braking
6.2 Parking brake test:
18 percent slope 12 percent slope with trailer

Particulars of 2.21 tones.
Up Down Up Down
Efficacy of parking brake ----------------Effective-----------

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7. NOISE MEASUREMENT
7.1 Noise at bystander’s position:
Date of test : 06.06.2019
Background noise level, dB (A) : 51
Atmospheric conditions:
Temperature, (C) : 30
Pressure, (kPa) : 97.2
Relative humidity, (%) : 18
Wind velocity, (m/s) : 2.3
TEST DATA:-
Travelling speed before
S. No. Gear Noise level, dB (A)
acceleration, (kmph)
(i) L1 1.84 78
(ii) L2 3.70 78
(iii) L3 5.06 77
(iv) L4 7.13 77
(v) H1 8.67 77
(vi) H2 12.90 76
(vii) H3 18.04 76
(viii) H4 25.19 77
7.2 Noise at operator’s ear level:

Background noise level, dB(A) : 56
Atmospheric conditions:
Temperature, (C) : 32
Pressure, (kPa) : 98.5
Relative humidity, (%) : 48
Wind velocity, (m/s) : 1.2
TEST DATA:
Drawbar pull at which the Corresponding

Noise level dB (A)
S. No. Gear tractor develops the maximum travelling speed,
noise level, (kN) (kmph)
(i) L1 14.54 to 20.76 3.07 to 2.77 89
(ii) L2 9.03 to 20.34 4.67 to 4.04 89
(iii) L3 9.01 to 19.28 6.48 to 4.94 90
(iv) L4* 11.90 to 12.76 8.69 to 8.61 91
(v) H1 8.59 to 10.82 11.33 to 10.96 90
* Gear corresponds to the nominal travelling speed nearest to 7.5 kmph.

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8. MECHANICAL VIBRATION MEASUREMENT

Type of test surface : Concrete
Sl. Vibration, microns
No. At load corresponding to
Measuring points At no load 85% of maximum PTO
power
HD VD HD VD
i) Foot rest Left 69 34 71 55
Right 63 78 51 26
ii) Steering control wheel 117* 103* 99 154*
iii) Seat Bottom 45 69 64 45
Back 14 20 57 45
iv) Mudguard Left 48 36 98 46
Right 59 22 88 74
v) Head light Left 63 115* 141* 96
Right 64 96 96 112*
vi) Battery base, centre 129* 221* 278* 281*
vii) Tail light Left 98 32 107* 88
Right 75 58 140* 66
viii) Plough light 157* 172* 219* 146*
ix) Gear shifting lever 22 23 57 63
x) Accelerator lever Hand 121* 123* 133* 120*
Foot 26 81 75 140*
xi) Brake pedal Left 152* 243* 79 233*
Right 172* 101* 123* 246*
xii) Clutch pedal 62 125* 50 111*
xiii) Main hydraulic control lever 92 36 73 82
xiv) PTO engaging lever 12 89 48 105*
xv) Differential lock pedal 51 44 80 64
*The amplitude of mechanical vibration is on higher side.
9. FIELD TEST
The major breakdowns were not observed in the field test during initial commercial testing of
this tractor model having test report No. T – 978/ 1502/2015 released in August 2015. So, as
per the provision as laid down in clause 7.2 of IS: 12207- 2019, the field test during the batch
testing of this tractor model was not conducted.
10. HAULAGE TEST
Type of trailer : Two wheel Four wheel
(Single axle) (Double axle)
Gross mass of trailer (tonne) : 5.0 8.0
Height of trailer hitch above ground level, (mm) : 520 600
Gear used during the test for negotiating slopes : H-4 H-4
up to 8%
Average travel speed,(kmph) : 31.09 to 31.81 30.19 to 30.64
Average fuel consumption:
- (l/h) : 7.19 to 7.61 7.82 to 7.85
- (ml/km/tonne) : 46.3 to 47.8 31.9 to 32.5
Average distance traveled per liter of fuel : 4.18 to 4.32 3.85 to 3.92
consumption, (km)
General observations:
Effectiveness of brakes : Effective Effective
Maneuverability of tractor-trailer combination : Satisfactory Satisfactory

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11. COMPONENTS/ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

The engine and other assemblies were dismantled after 94.24 hours of tractor operation at this
Institute.
11.1 Engine:
11.1.1 Cylinder bore:
Cylinder bore dia, (mm) Maximum
Cyli- Top position Middle position Bottom position permissible
nder Thrust Non-thrust Thrust Non- Thrust Non- wear limit,
No. side side side thrust side thrust (mm)
side Side
1. 87.01 87.01 87.02 87.01 87.02 87.02
2. 87.01 87.01 87.01 87.02 87.02 87.02 87.15
3. 87.02 87.02 87.01 87.01 87.02 87.01
4. 87.01 87.02 87.02 87.02 87.02 87.02
11.1.2 Piston:
Piston Piston dia, (mm) Clearance between piston
No. Top(above top At skirt and cylinder liner at the skirt
compression ring) of the piston, (mm)
Thrust Non- Thrust Non- Max. As Maximum
side thrust side thrust permissible observed permissible
side side wear limit, limit
1. 86.588 86.536 86.935 ** 0.085
2. 86.583 86.535 86.932 ** 0.088
86.85 0.30
3. 86.586 86.536 86.936 ** 0.084
4. 86.585 86.536 86.932 ** 0.088
Remark (**) :- Not measured due to piston design features.
11.1.3 Ring end gap:

Ring end gap, (mm) Max.
Permis-
Rings
Cylinder No.1 Cylinder No.2 Cylinder No. 3 Cylinder No. 4 sible
Top Middle Bottom Top Middle Bottom Top Middle Bottom Top Middle Bottom limit,
(mm)
st
1
comp. 0.30 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 1.25
ring
nd
2
comp 0.50 0.50 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.25
ring
Oil ring 0.30 0.35 0.35 0.30 0.35 0.35 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 1.25
11.1.4 Ring side clearance:

Ring side clearance, (mm) Max. Permissible
Rings clearance Limit,
Piston-I Piston-II Piston-III Piston-IV (mm)
st
1 Compression ring 0.058 0.056 0.063 0.058 0.20
nd
2 Compression ring 0.071 0.070 0.067 0.068 0.20
Oil ring 0.045 0.045 0.051 0.045 0.15

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11.1.5 Main bearings:

Crankshaft Max. permissible clearance limit, (mm)
Bearing Diametrical
end float, Diametrical Crankshaft end float
No. Clearance, (mm)
(mm) clearance
1. 0.052
2. 0.056 to 0.062
3. 0.055 to 0.062 0.20 0.40 0.50
4. 0.055 to 0.065
5. 0.063 to 0.064
11.1.6 Big end bearings:
Bearing Clearance, (mm) Max. permissible clearance limit, (mm)
No. Diametrical Axial Diametrical Axial
1. 0.062 to 0.064 0.45
2. 0.063 0.45
0.40 0.50
3. 0.063 0.45
4. 0.062 to 0.065 0.45
11.1.7 Valve, guides and timing gears: Observation
Any marked sign of overheating of valves : None
Pitting of seat/faces of valves : None
Any visual damage to the teeth of timing : None
gears
Spring Rate, (N/mm):
-Intake valve : 10.1 to 10.2 Against the
-Exhaust valve : 9.9 to 10.2 discard limit of
7.65 N/mm
Clearance between valve guide and valve stem, (mm):
Intake valve : 0.07 to 0.08 Against the
discard limit of
Exhaust valve : 0.07 to 0.08 0.10 mm
11.2 Clutch:
Any marked wear on clutch friction plates : None
Condition of clutch release bearing : Normal
Condition of release levers & springs : Normal
Condition of pilot bearing : Normal
Presence of oil in clutch housing : None
Any marks on fly wheel/ pressure plate : None
Overall thickness of clutch plate, (mm): :
- Transmission : 11.0 to 11.2
- PTO : 7.6 to 7.8
Height of lining over rivet head, (mm):
- Transmission : 2.7 to 3.2 Against the
discard limit of
- PTO : 0.8 to 1.2 0.3 mm above
rivet head
11.3 Transmission gears:
Any visual damage, pitting & chipping of : None
any transmission gear teeth.
Backlash between crown wheel and : 0.32 Against the
pinion, (mm) discard limit of
0.6 mm

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11.4 Brakes :
Initial specified Measured overall Measured Discard limit for
thickness of brake thickness of brake depth of oil depth of oil
Description
lining of one side, disc after test, (mm) groove, (mm) groove in brake
(mm) lining (mm)
Left 0.6 4.2 to 4.4 0.5 to 0.6
0.20
Right 0.6 4.2 to 4.3 0.5 to 0.6
11.5 Front axle:
Condition of front axle seals and bearings Normal
Any visual damage, pitting & chipping of None
front axle
Condition of centre pin & bushes Normal
Clearance between centre pin and : 0.12 to 0.14
Against the
bushes, (mm)
discard limit of
Clearance between king pin and bushes, : 0.06 to 0.08
0.35 mm
(mm)
11.6 Steering system:
Visual condition of the components of : Normal
complete steering assembly
11.7 Starter motor & Alternator:
Presence of soil/oil in housing : None
Condition of bearings and other : Normal
components
12. ADJUSTMENTS, DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS

S. No. Adjust ment / Def ect / Breakdow n and Repairs Tractor run
hours
--None--
13. COMPARISON OF SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF
PREVIOUS SAMPLE (TEST REPORT No. T – 978/1502/2015 released in August 2015, AND
PRESENT SAMPLE.
13.1 Specification: Previous sample Present sample
13.1.1 Tractor:
Make : Kubota Kubota
Model : MU5501 MU5501
13.1.2 Engine:
Make : Kubota Engine (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(apa)
Model : V2403-M-DI-T
Serial number : BEE4301 BKE0401
Bore/Stroke, (mm) : 87/102.4
Specified cubic capacity, (cc) : 2434
(apa)
Rated engine speed, (rpm) : 2300
13.1.2.1 Fuel system:
Make & model of fuel feed : Kyosan-Denki, Japan (apa) & Not available
pump
Make & model of fuel filters : Bosch , F002 H20 139
Make and model of fuel : Bosch (Zexel) (apa) Bosch(Zexel) &
injection pump & Not available NP-PER4KZ (apa)

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Make & model of fuel injectors : Bosch (Zexel) (apa) Bosch &
& Not available 86024 Z 048233F
Type of injector : Multi hole (Six holes)
Manufacturer‟s production : 18.6 to 24.6
pressure setting, (MPa)
Injection timing : 4.75°+1 degree before TDC
Make & model of governor : ITO (THAILAND) CO.LTD (apa) &
Not available
13.1.2.2 Lubricating system:
Total lubricating oil capacity,( l ) : 7.60
13.1.3 Transmission:
13.1.3.1 Clutch:
Type of clutch plate : Dual, Dry friction plate with pads
Size, OD/ID,(mm):
Transmission : 279/160 Ø 280 Ø /168 Ø having
five pads, area of each
2
pad is 28.3 cm
PTO : 280/166 Ø 280 Ø / 169 Ø having
three pads, area of
2
each pad is 28.3 cm
13.1.3.2 Gear Box:
No. of speeds:
- Forward : 08
- Reverse : 04
Range of speed, (kmph):
- Forward : 3.03 to 30.91 3.00 to 30.89
- Reverse : 4.44 to 12.75 4.45 to 12.73
13.1.4 Service Brake:
Make : TOKAI CARBON Co.LTD,(apa)
Type : Mechanical, oil immersed multi discs
No. of friction disc : Four (on each wheel side)
2
Area of liners, (cm ) : 1377 (on each wheel 1375.4 (on each wheel
side) side)
13.1.5 Wheel equipment:
Make & Size of tyres :
- Front : MRF & 7.50 – 16
- Rear : MRF & 16.9 - 28
Standard Track width, (mm):
- Front : 1420
- Rear : 1515
13.1.5.1 Wheel base, (mm) : 2095 2100
13.1.6 Overall dimensions, (mm):
- Length : 3560 3725
- Width : 1975 1960
- Height (at exhaust pipe) : 2205 2225
- Ground clearance, (mm) : 400 (Rear hitch point) 405 (Below hitch
mounting bracket
drain plug)
13.1.7 Operational mass of unallasted tractor(kg):
- Front : 760 750
- Rear : 1455 1460
- Total : 2215 2210

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13.1.8 Conformity with following IS: Previous Present

sample sample
i) Guide lines for declaration of power and specific : Conformed Conforms
fuel consumption and labelling of agricultural
tractors (First revision) [IS10273: 1987
(Reaffirmed 2014)]
ii) Agricultural tractors - Rear mounted power take- : Did not Conforms
off - Types 1, 2 and 3 (third revision) [IS:4931- conform
1995 (Reaffirmed 2014)]
iii) Agricultural wheeled tractors - Three-point : Conformed Conforms
linkage: Part 2 Category 1N (Narrow Hitch) (Third
Revision) [IS 4468 (Part-2):1993/ ISO 730-
2:1979 (Reaffirmed 2014)]
iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type [IS : Conformed Conforms
12953:1990 (Reaffirmed October, 2017)]
v) Agricultural tractors - Operator‟s seat technical : Did not Does not
requirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision) conform conform
(Reaffirmed 2014)]
vi) Guide for safety & comfort of operator of : Did not Does not
agricultural tractors: Part 1 General requirements conform conform
(first revision): [IS 12239 (PT-1)
1996/ISO 4254-1:1989 (Reaffirmed October,
2017)]
vii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Conformed Does not
forestry – Technical means for ensuring safety conform
Part 2: Tractors (first revision) (IS 12239 (PT-2)
1999) (Reaffirmed 2014)]
viii) Guide lines for location and operation of operator Conformed Conforms
controls on agricultural tractors and machinery
(first revision) IS: 8133-1983 (Reaffirmed 2014)]
ix) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Did not Does not
forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment - conform conform
Symbols for operator controls and other displays
Part 2 Symbols for agricultural tractors and
machinery [IS:6283 (Part-1)- 2006 and IS: 6283
(Part-2)-2007 (Reaffirmed 2014)]
x) Agricultural Tractors and Machinery - Lighting : Conformed Conforms
device for travel on public roads (IS: 14683-1999)
(Reaffirmed 2014)]
13.2 Performance Characteristics:
13.2.1 PTO Performance:
Maximum Power, (kW) : 34.5 37.0
Power at Rated engine speed,(kW) : 34.5 37.0
Specific fuel consumption corresponding to : 247 241
maximum power, (g/kWh)
Maximum equivalent crankshaft : 184.4 194.1
torque,(Nm)
Back up torque, (%) : 31.4 26.5
Maximum temperatures (degree):
Engine oil : 118 116
Coolant : 101 110
Lub oil consumption, (g/kWh) : 0.16 0.30

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13.2.2 Drawbar performance :
Maximum power with unballasted tractor, :
30.8 32.9
(kW)
Maximum pull with unballasted Tractor, : 20.04 20.56
(kN)
Maximum transmission oil temperature : 80 105
(deg. C)
13.2.3 Hydraulic performance:
Hydraulic pump discharge at minimum : 32.87 32.4
pressure and rated engine speed (l/min.)
Maximum hydraulic power, (kW) : 9.28 8.9
Sustained pressure of the open relief valve, : 19.5 19.0
(MPa)
Maximum lifting capacity, (kN):
- At the hitch point : 15.99 18.62
- At the standard frame : 14.66 16.06
Total drop in height of lift during load : 18 12
maintenance test, (mm)
13.2.4 Brake performance test at 25 kmph speed (max.)
Parameter Cold Hot Cold Hot
Maximum Stopping distance, (m) 8.33 8.58 8.09 8.46
Maximum force exerted on the brake
Pedal effort required to achieve : 236 to 444 250 to 393
deceleration of 2.5 m/sq sec, (N)
Weather parking brake is effective at a Effective Effective
force of 600N at foot pedal (s) or 400 N :
at hand lever
13.2.5 Noise measurement:
- Maximum noise at bystanders : 80 78
position, dB(A)
- Maximum noise at operator‟s ear level : 94 91
dB(A)
13.2.6 Mechanical vibration:

Maximum amplitude of vibration at (microns):
- Foot rest – LHS & RHS : 100 & 100 71 & 78
- Steering wheel : 60 154
-Driver‟s seat, (driver in seat): : 120 69
13.2.7 Haulage Test Two Four Two Four
wheel wheel wheel wheel
trailer trailer trailer trailer
-Gross mass of trailer, (tonnes) : 5.0 8.0 5.0 8.0
- Average speed, (kmph) : 28.92 26.68 31.09 30.19
to to to to
29.54 27.57 31.81 30.64
- Distance traveled per litre of fuel : 4.70 4.59 4.18 3.85
consumed, (km) to to to to
4.98 4.81 4.32 3.92
- Average fuel consumption : 40.13 25.99 46.3 31.9
(cc/km/tonne) to to to to
42.55 27.20 47.8 32.5

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13.3 Qualifying performance (comparable limit) for batch model in comparison to ICT
model (Vide test report No. T – 978/ 1502/2015, August 2015) (please refer clause
7.6 of IS:12207-2019):
S. No. Characteristic Requirements Whether
As observed meets
as per IS: 12207-2019 the
Previous Present require-
Column – 4 of Table-1 Clause 7.6 sample sample ments
(Yes/No)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
13.3.1 Drawbar performance:
a) Maximum Minimum 70% of static 22.86 25.69 No
drawbar pull mass with ballast
with ballast
corresponding
to 15 percent
wheel slip, (kN)
b) Maximum Minimum 70% of static 20.04 20.56 Yes
drawbar pull mass of tractor without
with unballast / standard ballast
corresponding
to 15 percent
wheel slip, (kN)
c) Maximum Minimum 80 % of PTO power 30.8 32.9 Yes
drawbar power as referred in Sl No. i) a) of The
PTO performance in case of
with standard tractors having total static performance
ballast, (kW). mass > 1500 kg Minimum 75 shall be within
% of PTO power as referred in 7.5 of ICT or
Sl No. i) a) of PTO limit specified
performance in case of light
weight tractors having 1500 under column
kg total static mass of tractor 3 whichever is
Minimum 75 % of the engine higher
power as referred in Sl No. i)
a) of engine performance in
case of tractors which do not
have a PTO shaft.
d) Maximum The declared value 80 105 Yes
transmission oil should not exceed the
temperature maximum value specified
o by oil company.
( C)
13.3.2 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance :
a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
1) At hitch ±10 percent 15.99 18.62 No
points
2) With the The lift capacity should at 14.66 16.06 No
standard least be 24 kg/PTO kW. The
frame and it should be 21.5 performance
kg/engine kW where the shall be within
tractor is not provided
with a PTO shaft
7.5 of ICT or
Maximum drop in The observed value limit specified
b) 18 12 Yes
the height of the should not exceed 50 under column
point of mm 3 whichever is
application of the higher
force after each 5
minutes interval
for a total duration
of 30 minute,
(mm)

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13.4 Salient Observations:

13.4.1 Laboratory test:
Previous Sample Present Sample
13.4.1.1 PTO Performance Test:
i) The specific fuel consumption i) The maximum PTO power was
corresponding to maximum power was recorded as 37.0 kW against the
measured as 249 g/kWh against the declaration of 36.5 kW, which meets
declaration of 247 g/kWh. Which the requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with
meets the requirement of IS: 12207- regard to tolerance limit.
20014 with regard to tolerance limit.
ii) The backup torque is 31.4 %. ii) The specific fuel consumption
corresponding to maximum power was
recorded as 241 g/kWh against the
declaration of 249 g/kWh, which is
within the tolerance limit of IS: 12207-
2019.
iii) The maximum equivalent crankshaft
torque was recorded as 194.1 N-m
against the declaration of 187 N-m,
which is within the permissible limit as
specified in IS: 12207-2019.
iv) The backup torque is 26.5 %.
13.4.1.2 Drawbar Performance Test:
-- i) During ten hours drawbar performance
test, creeping of LHS & RHS rear tyre
over the rims was observed as 27 & 47
mm respectively. This should be
looked into for necessary corrective
action.
13.4.1.3 Hydraulic Performance Test:
-- i) Coupled frame mast angle over the full
range of lift has been recorded as 8
degree against the minimum
requirement of 10 degree. This should
be looked into for necessary corrective
action.
ii) The moment about rear axle with hitch
and coupled frame was computed as
18.62 kN & 25.86 kN respectively,
whereas moment about front axle is
computed as 15.45 kN. The moment
about rear axle with hitch and coupled
frame is on higher side as compared to
moment about front axle. It is therefore
recommended that the lifting capacity of
hydraulic system may be reduced
suitably or standard ballast
recommendation may be reviewed to
avoid front lifting of tractor.
13.5 Adequacy of literature:
Following literature of KUBOTA MU 5501 tractor model was supplied with the test
sample for reference during the test.
i) Operator‟s manual i) Operator‟s manual
ii) Illustration part‟s list ii) Illustration part‟s catalogue
iii) Service manual iii) Service manual

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14. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

14.1 On the basis of tests conducted the performance results have been summarized as
evaluative (mandatory) and non-evaluation (not-mandatory) parameter applicable
for qualifying Minimum Performance Criteria as per Clause-4 (Table-1) of IS: 12207-
2019 for acceptance of the tractor for the purpose of subsidies/NABARD financing
are summarized as under:-
S. No. Characteristic Category Values As Whether
Requirements obser- meets
(Evaluative / declared by
as per IS: 12207- the ved the
Non require-
Evaluative) 2019 applicant
ments
(D) /
Requirement (Yes/No)
(R)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
14.1.1 PTO Performance :
a) Max. power under Declared value to be 36.5 (D) 37.0 Yes
2 h test, (kW ) Evaluative achieved with a tolerance
(Natural ambient of: ± 5% for PTO power or
condition) engine power >26 kW, ±
10% for PTO power or
Engine power  26 kW.
b) Power at rated Non 36.5 (D) 37.0 Yes
-do-
engine speed, (kW) Evaluative
c) Specific fuel 249 (D) 241 Yes
consumption Evaluative + 10% Max.
corresponding to
maximum power,
(g/kWh)
d) Maximum Non 187 (D) 194.1 Yes
equivalent Evaluative  8%
crankshaft torque,
(Nm)
e) Back-up torque, Evaluative 12 percent, min. 25 (D) 26.5 Yes
percent
12 (R)
f) Maximum operating temperature(OC)
1) Engine oil Evaluative The declared value 130 (D) 116 Yes
should not exceed the
max. value specified by
the oil company and the
observed value under
high ambient condition
should not exceed the
declaration.
2) Coolant Evaluative The declared value 127 (D) 110 Yes
(liquid) should not exceed the
boiling temperature of
coolant under the
pressurized or otherwise
and the observed value
under high ambient
condition should not
exceed the declaration.
g) Engine oil Evaluative Not exceeding 1% of 2.47 (R) 0.30 Yes
consumption, SFC at max. power
(g/kWh) under High ambient
conditions
h) Smoke level, (m-1) Evaluative Maximum light 3.25 0.22 Yes
absorption coefficient of (R)
3.25 per metre or
equivalent BOSCH No.
5.2 or 75 Hatridge value
(As per CMVR)

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14.1.2 Drawbar performance:
a) Maximum Non Minimum 70% of 24.60 (D) 25.69 Yes
drawbar pull with Evaluative static mass with
ballast ballast Minimum
21.55 (R)
corresponding to
15 percent wheel
slip, (kN)
b) Maximum Evaluative Minimum 70% of 18.80 (D) 20.56 Yes
drawbar pull with static mass of tractor
unballast with out/ standard 15.17
corresponding to ballast Minimum
15 percent wheel (R)
slip, (kN)
c) Maximum Evaluative Minimum 80 % of PTO 29.3 (D) 32.9 Yes
drawbar power power as referred in Sl No.
i) a) of PTO performance
without ballast, or in case of tractors having
with standard total static mass > 1500
ballast as the kg Minimum 75 % of PTO
case may be, kW power as referred in Sl No.
i) a) of PTO performance 29.6
in case of light weight Minimum
tractors having 1500 kg (R)
total static mass of tractor
Minimum 75 % of the
engine power as referred
in Sl No. i) a) of engine
performance in case of
tractors which do not have
a PTO shaft.
d) Maximum The declared value 120 (D) 105 Yes
transmission oil Evaluative should not exceed the
o
temperature ( C) maximum value
specified by oil
company
14.1.3 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance :
a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
1) At hitch Evaluative ±10 percent 17.9 (D) 18.62 Yes
points
2) With the The lift capacity 15.5 (D) 16.06 Yes
standard Evaluative should at least be 24
8.71
frame kg/PTO kW. and it Minimum
should be 21.5 (R)
kg/engine kW where
the tractor is not
provided with a PTO
shaft
b) Maximum drop in Non The observed value 10 (D) 12 Yes
the height of the Evaluative should not exceed 50
point of mm
application of the 50(R)
force after each 5
minutes interval
for a total duration
of 30 minute,
(mm)

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14.1.4 Brake performance at 25 kmph:
a) Maximum stopping distance at a force, equal to or less than 600 N on brake pedal
with road ballast, (m):
1) Cold brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 8.09 Yes
2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 8.46 Yes
b) Maximum force Evaluative 600 600 (R) 250 Yes
exerted on the to
brake pedal to 393
achieve a
deceleration of
2
2.5 m/s (N)
c) Whether parking Evaluative Yes / No Yes (R) 535 Yes
brake is effective
at a force of 600
N at foot pedal(s)
or 400 N at hand
lever, N
14.1.5 Noise measurement :
a) Maximum Evaluative As per CMVR 88 (R) 78 Yes
ambient noise
emitted by the
tractor dB(A)
b) Maximum noise Evaluative As per CMVR 96 (R) 91 Yes
at operator‟s ear
level dB(A)
14.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at :
1) Left foot rest Non 100 microns (max) 71 Yes
2) Right foot Evaluative -do- 78 Yes
rest 100(R)
3) Seat (with -do- 69 Yes
driver
seated)
4) Steering do- 154 No
wheel
14.1.7 Air cleaner oil Evaluative 0.25 % (max.) Dry air Not --
pull over: cleaner appli-
provided cable
14.1.8 Haulage requirements:
a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):
1) Two wheel Non -- 5.0 (D) 5.0 Yes
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 8.0(D) 8.0 Yes
b) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption, (km/l):
1) Two wheel -- 4.2 1 (D) 4.18 to Yes
Non 4.32
2) Four wheel Evaluative -- 3.85 to No
6.11(D)
3.92
c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):
1) Two wheel Non -- 47 5 (D) 46.3 Yes
Evaluative to
47.8
2) Four wheel -- 20  5 (D) 31.9 No
to
32.5

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14.1.9 Wetland cultivation :
Sealing for the Evaluative The identified
following assemblies
assemblies: should
1) Clutch -do- essentially
assembly No ingress of
meet the
water and / or
requirement of mud was
IS: 11082. No reported during
2) Brake -do- There
water ingress initial
housings should
in the identified commercial test
assembly be no of this tractor
ingress model tested
3) Front axle -do- given in of water
Yes
column-2. vide test report
hubs and / or
If tractor does No.
mud T–978/1502/2015
not meet the (R) released in
4) Engine Oil -do- requirements August, 2015
of wetland
cultivation, it
5) Transmission -do- may be
Oil recommended
for dry land
operation only.
14.1.10 Safety features :
a) Guards against Evaluative Belt drvies, pullies, Meet the Yes
moving and hot silencer, hydraulics requirements
parts pipes(as per IS-12239
Part 2)
b) Lighting Evaluative As per CMVR Meet the Yes
arrangement requirements
c) Seating Should meet the Does not meet No
requirements requirements of IS: the
(Tractors having Non 12343 (As amended requirements
more than 1150 Evaluative from time to time)
mm rear track
width)
d) Technical Evaluative Should meet the Meet the Yes
requirements requirements of IS: 4931 requirements
for PTO shaft (As amended from time
to time)
e) Dimensions of Non Should meet the Meet the Yes
three point Evaluative requirements of IS: 4468 requirements
linkage (Part-I) (As amended
from time to time)
f) Specifications of Evaluative Should meet the Meet the Yes
linkage drawbar requirements of IS requirements
12953 (As amended
from time to time)
g) Specifications of Evaluative Should meet the Not provided Not
Swinging drawbar requirements of IS appli-
(wherever fitted) 12362 (Part 3) (As cable
amended from time to
time)

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h) 1) Maximum Evaluative Should not - 12.73 Yes
travelling speed exceed 20 kmph (Meet the
at rated engine requirements)
speed in
reverse gears,
kmph
2) Audible warning Evaluative As soon as the Not Not applicable --
signal on travelling speed applic
tractor. in reverse gear able
reaches to 20
kmph, an
audible warning
signal on tractor
shall be
activated.
14.1.11 Labelling of tractors (Provision of labelling plate):
1) Make Evaluative Should conform to the Kubota Yes
requirements of CMVR
2) Model Evaluative along with maximum MU5501 Yes
declared value of PTO
3) Month & Year Evaluative 03/19 Yes
power in kW and for
of manufacture
month & year of
4) Engine number Evaluative manufacture in numerical BKE0401 Yes
MM YY
5) Chassis Evaluative KBTM20SAVMT Yes
number Digit 01-12 in box No.1
for MM will represent the C12564
6) Declaration of Evaluative month and next two digit 36.5 Yes
PTO power, in the box No.2 for YY will
kW represent the year of
manufacturing
14.1.12 Discard limit for:
(a) Cylinder bore Evaluative To be specified 87.15 87.01 to 87.02 Yes
diameter, (mm) by
(b) Clearance between Non Manufacturer 0.30 0.084 to 0.088 Yes
piston & cylinder Evaluative
liner at skirt, (mm)
(c) Piston diameter, Non 86.85 86.932 to 86.936 Yes
(mm) Evaluative
(d) Ring end gap (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 1.25 0.25 to 0.30 Yes
nd
- 2 comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 1.25 0.50 to 0.55 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 1.25 0.30 to 0.35 Yes
(e) Ring groove clearance (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 0.20 0.056 to 0.063 Yes
nd
- 2 comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 0.20 0.067 to 0.071 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 0.15 0.045 to 0.051 Yes
(f) Diametrical
clearance of main Evaluative -do- 0.40 0.052 to 0.065 Yes
bearings (mm):
(g) Clearance of big end bearings, (mm):
- Diametrical Evaluative -do- 0.40 0.062 to 0.065 Yes
- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.50 0.45 Yes

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(h) Crankshaft end Evaluative -do- 0.50 0.20 Yes
float, (mm)
(j) Clearance between 0.35 0.06 to 0.08 Yes
Non
king pin and Evaluative
-do-
bush,(mm)
(k) Clearance between 0.35 0.12 to 0.13 Yes
Non
center pin and Evaluative -do-
bush,(mm)
14.1.13 Literature (Submission to test agency)
(a) Operator manual Evaluative Provided / Provided Provided Yes
Not Provided
(b) Parts Catalogue Evaluative Provided / Provided Provided Yes
Not Provided
(c) Workshop/ Evaluative Provided / Provided Provided Yes
Service manual Not Provided
14.1.14 Fitment of Roll Evaluative ROPS should Provided Not Fitted Not
Over Protective meet the Appli-
requirement of cable
Structure (ROPS):
for tractors having IS:11821 or
more than 1150 mm OECD code or
rear track width equivalent
International
Standard
14.1.15 Standard Evaluative Trailer hitch, Provided Provided Yes
accessories front tow hook,
linkage
drawbar
should be
provided with
tractor
14.1.16 Accessories Non Ballast weights Provided Provided Yes
(Optional) Evaluative if fitted should
meet the
requirement of
CMVR.
14.2 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS (As per clause 5.0 of IS:12207-2019) :
Category Whether
S. No. Category of (Evaluative Requirements As meets the
Breakdown / Non as per IS: 12207-2019 observed requirement
Evaluative) (Yes/No.)
1. Critical Evaluative There is no „critical breakdown‟ None Yes
breakdown during the course of testing
2. Major Evaluative There are not more than 1 None Yes
breakdowns major breakdowns and neither
of them is of repetitive nature
3. Minor Evaluative There are not more than 3 None Yes
breakdowns minor defects during the test
and the frequency of each is
not be more than two
4. Total Evaluative In no case, the total number of None Yes
breakdowns breakdowns should exceed
four that is, (1 major + 3 minor)
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14.3 Salient Observations:

14.3.1 Laboratory tests:
14.3.1.1 PTO Performance Test:
i) The maximum PTO power was recorded as 37.0 kW against the declaration
of 36.5 kW, which meets the requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with regard to
tolerance limit.
ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power was
recorded as 241 g/kWh against the declaration of 249 g/kWh, which is within
the tolerance limit of IS: 12207-2019.
iii) The maximum equivalent crankshaft torque was recorded as 194.1 N-m
against the declaration of 187 N-m, which is within the permissible limit as
specified in IS: 12207-2019.
iv) The backup torque is 26.5 %.
v) The drop in maximum PTO Power of 6.5% was recorded between natural and
high ambient condition and which is on higher side. Therefore, this should be
looked into for necessary corrective action.
14.3.1.2 Drawbar performance test:
During ten hours drawbar performance test, creeping of LHS & RHS rear tyre over
the rims was recorded as 27 & 47 mm respectively. This should be looked into for
necessary corrective action.
14.3.1.3 Hydraulic performance test:
i) Coupled frame mast angle over the full range of lift has been recorded as 8
degree against the minimum requirement of 10 degree. This should be
ii) The moment about rear axle with hitch and coupled frame was computed as
18.62 kN & 25.86 kN respectively, whereas moment about front axle is
computed as 15.45 kN. The moment about rear axle with hitch and coupled
frame is on higher side as compared to moment about front axle. It is
therefore recommended that the lifting capacity of hydraulic system may be
reduced suitably or standard ballast recommendation may be reviewed to
avoid front lifting of tractor.
14.3.1.4 Mechanical Vibration:
The amplitude of mechanical vibration on various assemblies marked as (*) in
Chapter – 8 of this test report is on higher side. This calls for dampening down of
vibrations especially steering control to improve the operational comfort and service
life of components.
14.3.1.5 Haulage Test:
i) Distance travelled / litre of fuel consumption with four wheel trailer has been
recorded as 4.18 to 4.32 km/l against the declaration of 6.1  1 km/l. This
should be looked into for necessary corrective action.
ii) Specific fuel consumption with four wheel trailer has been recorded as 31.9 to
32.5 ml/km/tone against the declaration of 20  5 ml/km/tone. This should be
14.3.1.6 Symbols for operator controls and displays:
Grease lubricant type and frequency, oil lubricant type and frequency, are not
identifiable with the symbols as per IS:6283 (Part-1 & 2 ) -2006 & 2007 (re-affirmed
in March, 2014). This should be pay attention for improvement as per relevant test
code.
14.4 Maintenance / Service Problems:
No noticeable maintenance / service problem was observed during the test.

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14.5 Recommendation with regard to safety on tractor:

The following requirements, inter alia, may be considered for incorporation on the
tractor:
i) Width of operator‟s seat.
ii) Inclination of operator‟s seat towards rear direction.
iii) Longitudinal distance from SIP to centre of differential lock.
iv) Longitudinal distance from SIP to centre of steering control wheel.
v) The spark arrester has not been provided in the exhaust system
vi) There should be provision of PTO Shield.
vii) Working clearance between the PTO lever & mudguard, main gear lever &
mudguard is less than the minimum requirement.
viii) Vertical retainers should be provided on both side of clutch pedal.
14.6 Adequacy of Literature supplied with machine:

14.6.1 Following literature of tractor was supplied with the test sample for reference during
the test and the supplied literature was found adequate
i) Operator‟s manual for Kubota MU 5501 tractor model.
ii) Illustration part‟s list for Kubota MU 5501 tractor model.
iii) Service manual for Kubota MU 5501 tractor model.
14.6.2 The literatures should also be brought out in national as well as other regional
languages for the guidance of users and service personnel.
15. Citizen charter

Time frame for testing & Whether the report
evaluation as per citizen Duration of Test released within time frame Remark
charter given in the citizen charter
07 Months
10 Months (May , 2019 to, Yes --None--
November, 2019)
TESTING AUTHORITY:
RAJNEESH PATEL C.V. CHIMOTE

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER TEST ENGINEER
J.J.R. NARWARE
DIRECTOR
The report compiled by: Shri Pratyush Satya, Senior Technical Assistant.
16. APPLICANT’S COMMENTS

Para No. Our Reference Applicant’s comments
--Nil--

T- 1303/1830/2020
ANNEXURE - I
TRACTOR RUN HOURS DURING TEST
A. LABORATORY AND TRACK TESTS HOURS

1. Running-in 50
2. PTO Performance Test 10.35
3. Power lift and hydraulic pump performance test 1.09
4. Drawbar performance test 16.25
5. Brake test 1.75
6. Noise measurement 1.00
7. Mechanical vibration test 1.00
8. Nominal speed test 0.66
B. HAULAGE TEST 5.35
C. Miscellaneous test and other run hours including idle 6.79
run, transportation, trials and preparation for test
TOTAL: 94.24

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KUBOTA, MU5501 TRACTOR

Manufacturer : M/s. KUBOTA Corporation,

Test requested by (applicant) : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India

Warehouse address : M/s. Kubota Agricultural Machinery India

Month: February Test Report No. T- 1303/1830/2020 Year: 2020

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Type of Test : COMMERCIAL (1st Batch)

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2. Fuel and Lubricants 21

3. PTO Performance Test 21

4. Drawbar Performance Test 25

5. Power Lift and Hydraulic Pump Performance Test 30

8. Mechanical Vibration Measurement 33

10. Haulage Test 33

12. Adjustments, Defects, Breakdowns & Repairs 36

13. Comparison of Specification and Performance Characteristics of 36

14. Summary of Observations, Comments & Recommendations 42

15. Citizen Charter 49

16. Applicant‟s Comments 49

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Manufacturer : M/s. KUBOTA Corporation,

Details of tractors made available for random selection :

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Type : Four wheeled, Rear wheel driven (2WD), Unit

1.3 Cylinder & Cylinder Head:

1.4 Fuel System:

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1.4.2 Water Separator:

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Air flow restriction indicator : Not provided

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Oil change period : First change after 50 hours and

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1.10.3 Generator (Alternator):

In front near battery under In two boxes located

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1.10.10 Details of other electrical accessories:

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Gear shifting pattern :

Range selection Main gear shifting

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1.13 Power lift (Hydraulic System):

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1.13.3 Linkage geometry dimensions [Refer Fig.1(A)]:

The following are dimensions observed, corresponding to 670 mm as tyre dynamic

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GROUND LEVEL LOWER LINK

REAR WHEEL AXIS

Fig.1 (A): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TABLE OF LINKAGE GEOMETRY

Fig. 1 (B): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR LINKAGE DRAWBAR

1.13.4.2 Swinging drawbar : Not provided

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1.14 Power take-off shaft:

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Fig. 2: DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TYPE-I POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT

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1.19 Operator’s seat:

1.20 Provision for safety and comfort of operator: