Study of the performance of agricultural tractors in Algeria: Fuel consumption case

Abstract

A prediction model for fuel usage during tillage operations was created using dimensional analysis. The model was established by incorporating experimental findings into an equation. The experiment was conducted in the EL Ouracia region of Setif, Algeria, with fuel usage per time unit determined through topping-up the tank method. The fuel experiment parameters were measured according to their respective standard procedures. By simulating fuel usage with tillage depth, tillage width, travel speed, soil bulk density, and cone index. The constant in the prediction model was obtained. This developed model has the potential to forecast the tractor fuel consumption during tillage operation