The power of electronically controlled engines can be increased very simply and relatively cheaply. The methods which are well known as 'motor tuning' or 'chip tuning' are not only available for automobiles and trucks but also for tractors and self-propelled agricultural machines. Too little attention is paid to the fact that engines and gearing are optimally coordinated in standard tractors aiming for maximum life. If driving power is increased, it is possible that the safe load of the whole transmission and additional aggregates would be exceeded. Thus, the manufacturer's warranty may be immediately invalidated. Furthermore, it has to be noticed that the authorization has to be renewed if there is any change of the engine control or increase of its power by > 5%. At the FJ-BLT in Austria investigations were carried out on 2 tractors with different tuning systems in order to clarify effects on performance, fuel consumption and emissions.
Motortuning on tractors
2007
6 Seiten, 7 Bilder, 2 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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