Agricultural Machinery - Selection Guide and Factors Affecting

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Agricultural Machinery

• Selection Guide and
• Factors Affecting

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• The proper selection of agricultural
  machinery is very important for generating
  efficient products from the farms. Farmers get
  access to all the machinery required for the
  agricultural purpose from the manufacturers or
  the distributors and nowadays, from online
  marketplaces for buying and selling agricultural
  machines. Farming machines and equipment should
  be selected in a manner such that it is
  compatible with all the farming requirements of
  that prospect. 
• Performance of all the machines used in
  farms also depends on weather conditions and soil
  conditions. Hence, for better results the
  following points should be considered while
  selecting the right kind of machinery for your
  farm.

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1. Land Holding

• More the land is, larger-scale machinery is
  required for timely completion of harvesting and
  planting tasks. Also, one can acquire an
  additional unit of machines or tractors if
  available. For instance, 1HP engine tractor is
  ideal to use for every 2 hectares of land.

2. Soil Type

Depending on the type of the soil, lighter or
heavier the type of machine can be selected such
as for farms with light soil machine with higher
ground clearance and low weight is considered as
ideal.
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3. Nearby Repair Facility Availability
It is important to see which brands farm
machinery dealer is available in the nearby areas
from you. To avoid dealer finding efforts at
crucial moments.
4. All Types of Costs and Resale Value
Considering a sum total of operational cost,
machinery cost, ownership cost, and labor cost it
should not be higher than the resale value of the
machinery.
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5. Brand and Model Name
Judging the machine only by its outer appearance
is not a good option. Buying a farming machine
from the reputed brand in the agriculture
market and the latest models with best features
such as Mahindra Tractors,  John Deere, Sonalika,
Escorts, and Farmtrac.
6. Machine Design
Design of the machine and all the technical facts
should be considered like, ease of adjustments,
points of wear, vibrations, and noise of the
machine.
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7. Spare Parts Availability

• Easy availability of the farm machine spare
  parts or agricultural spare parts is the most
  important point to consider while selecting a
  machine.

8. Ease of Operation
The machinery you are thinking of buying should
not require unnecessary labor and power to
operate in the farms. Modern tractors are the
best solution for this kind of problem, as they
are equipped with hydraulic lifts.

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9. Long Working Hours

• The machines adaptability to a wide range
  of applications and long working hours is an
  important criterion to consider.

10. Human Comfort
Last but most important thing to consider
while selecting farm machinery is the comfort
that the machine gives to the operator in terms
of comfort, stability, and adjustability.
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