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O.D. Kartik Jape,
Sujit Dighe,
Nikhil Dube,
Shubham Gunjal,
V.J. Suryawanshi,
- , Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
- , Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
- , Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
- , Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
- , Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
This project outlines the development and testing of a multi-purpose power tiller tailored for small-scale farmers. Designed to reduce labor and enhance productivity, the machine integrates features for ploughing, seedbed preparation, and lightweight transportation. Key parameters including depth of tillage, working width, and fuel consumption were evaluated during field trials and benchmarked against manual operations. Results highlight its efficiency and potential for improving rural agricultural practices. Along with its primary functions, the machine has been developed with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring that even farmers with limited technical knowledge can operate it with ease. Its compact design makes it highly suitable for small and fragmented fields where large agricultural machinery is difficult to use. Additionally, the tiller is equipped with interchangeable attachments, allowing it to carry out a variety of farming operations using a single unit, which reduces the need for multiple machines. Performance evaluation was conducted across different soil types to examine the machine’s reliability and adaptability. The observations showed consistent operation under varied field conditions, along with finer soil breakup and improved land preparation when compared to conventional practices. The decrease in time required for field operations enables farmers to perform tasks within the most suitable agricultural timeframes, which is essential for achieving better crop productivity. Moreover, an economic assessment indicates that adopting this multi-purpose power tiller can help reduce overall farming expenses by lowering dependence on manual labor and increasing efficiency.
Keywords: Power tiller, field capacity, small-scale farming, multi-purpose farming tool, ploughing, fuel efficiency
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Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications
| Volume | 13 | |
| 02 | ||
| Received | 13/01/2026 | |
| Accepted | 07/04/2026 | |
| Published | 13/06/2026 | |
| Publication Time | 151 Days |