Technology assessment of hand tractors used by lowland rice farmers in Laguna, Philippines

Date

5-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Major Course

Major in Agricultural Power and Machinery Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Rosanna Marie C. Amongo

Co-adviser

Marvin C. Petingco

Committee Member

Delfin C. Suministrado, Arthur L. Fajardo

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Abstract

To increase the pace of agricultural production, different technologies in agriculture had been developed. The introduction of farm mechanization paved the way to increase agricultural productivity in the country. Hand tractor is one of the commonly used machines for farm operation and was easily adopted by the agricultural sector. Hand tractor is a single axle machine that is powered by engines with ratings from 3hp to 15 hp. Despite the fast acceptance of the present technology, it does not necessarily mean it appropriately fits to all users. Improvement of technology does not guarantee the safety, comfort and effectiveness of using the technology. The use of anthropometric data can be very helpful to establish a design that could accommodate most or all of the users. A survey was conducted in the selected municipalities in Laguna to determine the anthropometric and technical problems experienced by the farmers in the use of hand tractors. Twenty two respondents were considered in the survey.

Language

English

LC Subject

Tractors--Performance

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2011 A2 G33

Document Type

Thesis

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