International Journal of Agricultural Engineering

Vinaya Kumar Kalikar ¹, K. V. Prakash ², M. Veerengouda ², Sushilendra ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur Karnataka
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, University Agricultural Sciences, Raichur Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The bullock drawn engine operated sprayer was tested for cotton crop during the Kharif of 2011-12. The diesel engine of 4 HP was used as power source for operating the sprayer and the bullocks were used for hauling purpose. The sprayer unit consisted of 15 hollow cone nozzles adjustable according to row spacing of crop. During performance evaluation, the field capacity of the sprayer was 1.89 ha/h and average speed of bullock cart during the spraying operation in cotton crop was 2.8 kmph. The draft measurement for spraying operation was found to be 804.42 N. The unit cost of sprayer was Rs.70,000 and the cost of operation for spraying was Rs.69.81. The financial and labour savings were found to be of 23.9 per cent and 64.96 per cent, respectively.

Keywords

Bullock Drawn Sprayer, Cart Mounted Sprayer, Field Capacity, Nozzle

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M. Veerangouda ¹, K. V. Prakash ¹, Jagjiwanram ¹, M. Anantachar ¹, G. Neelakantayya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, Raichur Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The performance evaluation of untreated, untreated thick and treated hoof shoes fixed to bullocks for carting work was carried out in Raichur region The experiment on different types of hoof shoes fixed to the bullocks was carried out for 28 days to assess the wear and tear in terms of weight and thickness of hoof shoes. The weight loss of untreated hoof shoe was found to be 15.8 per cent. The average wear loss of treated hoof shoe was found to be 11.68 per cent. The wear loss in thickness of untreated thick hoof shoes found to be 12.58 per cent. The wear loss in weight was found to be 14.53 per cent. The wear loss in thickness of treated hoof shoe was found to be 29.15 per cent. The total cost of untreated, untreated thick and treated hoof shoes including the labour charges were Rs. 95, Rs. 102 and Rs. 151 per pair, respectively. The total cost incurred in hoof shoeing in a year for untreated hoof shoes, untreated thick hoof shoes and treated hoof shoes were Rs. 1239, Rs.1064 and Rs. 1081, respectively. The feed back information on use of different hoof shoes was collected and it revealed that due to the non-availability of sophisticated technology for hardening treatment on hoof shoes, bullock cart operators preferred to use untreated hoof shoes. The untreated thick hoof shoes were accepted as an alternate by the farmers as they can be locally fabricated and also there was a saving in cost and lesser number of shoeing.

Keywords

Hoof Shoes, Bullock, Carting, Wear Loss

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M. Chowda Reddy ¹, K. V. Prakash ², M. Veerangouda ², R. S. Yarnal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering,University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur karnataka, IN

Abstract

FYM is the oldest organic manure used by man ever since involved in farming. It consists of litter, waste products of crops mixed with animal dung and urine. Therefore, it contains all the nutrient elements present in the plant itself and returns these nutrients to the soil when it is applied to the field for the benefit of succeeding crop. Development of animal operated manure applicator include the different components viz.,bullock cart chassis and frame, main axle shaft, steel wheels with rubber padding, agitator, manure box, sliding plate and power transmission system. A pair of bullock acts as power sources for hauling purpose. Power is transmitted by 1:3 ratio of power reduction (main axle shaft: agitator shaft).The animal walking speed is mainly decided to the power transmission of manure applicator, because agitator rotation is directly related to the main axle shaft.This research work briefly describes the development and evaluation animal operated manure spreader.

Keywords

Bullock Cart, Agitator, Pair of Bullock, Power Reduction, Animal Walking Speed

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M. Veerangouda ¹, K. V. Prakash ¹, Jag Jiwan Ram ², M. Din ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering (U.A.S.), Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 AICRP on Utilization of Animal Energy, College of Agricultural Engineering (U.A.S.), Raichur (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

In Karnataka, bullock drawn wooden carts are generally used for transportation of agricultural produce and other goods in areas. An improved steel cart suitable for operating with bullock and single bullock power have been developed and fabricated at College of Agricultural Engineering, Raichur. The steel cart power by double bullock and single bullock were tested both on asphalted road and murrum road for carrying the goods. The physiological response of bullocks were noted and analyzed. The wooden material is completely replaced by mild steel and the wheels were provided with protruded rubber to make good contact with road surface. The road surface was not damaged and problem of puncturing the wheel was avoided. The double bullock (515 kg body weight) steel cart fitted with bush bearing is capable to carry a load of 8 to 9 quintals safely. The single bullock steel cart fitted with bush bearing is capable to carry a load of 6 quintals safely. The performance of the steel carts drawn by bullock power was satisfactory.

Keywords

Bullock Drawn Steel Cart, Draft, Hauling, Loading Capacity, Road Surface.

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