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- Scope of Test: Describes objectives and criteria for the testing of the Ankita 9 Tyne U-clamp cultivator.
- Specifications: Details technical specifications including manufacturer information, size, and other features of the cultivator.
- Test Procedure Codes: Lists the standard codes and procedures used during the testing of the cultivator.
- Method of Selection: Explains the process used to select the machine sample for testing.
- Conformity to Indian Standard: Assesses the design and material conformity of the cultivator against Indian Standards.
- Laboratory Test: Reports on laboratory tests like hardness and chemical composition of the cultivator components.
- Field Performance Test: Evaluates the performance of the cultivator under field conditions regarding efficiency and durability.
- Defects, Breakdown and Repairs: Documents any defects, breakdowns, and repairs needed during testing.
- Summary of Observations, Comments and Recommendations: Summarizes key test observations along with recommendations for improvements.
- Testing Authority: Lists the names and titles of individuals responsible for the testing authority.
- Applicant's Comments: Presents feedback and comments from the applicant regarding the test results and recommendations.
- Annexure: Provides additional data and details about the field performance of the cultivator.
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NO. FIM /MPKV/IMPL. NO. /217/ 2019 MONTH: DECEMBER, 2019
COMMERCIAL TEST REPORT
This test report valid up to 10/12 /2026
Ankita 9 Tyne U-Clamp Cultivator
(Tractor Mounted) [Commercial]Page 2 of 22
T REPO
[Test Report No. | Name of the Machine/Implement, Month
Model No.
FIM] MPV) Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
December
IMPL. NO/ 217
2019 |__@Practor Mounted) [Commercial]
This test report valid up to 10 / 12/ 2026
aera act
Farm Machinery Testing and Training Centre,
All India Coordinated Research Project on
Farm Implements and Machinery
Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural
Engineering and Technology
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar - 413 722 (M.S.)
Telephone: (02426) 243 219 Fax No.: (02426) 243 326
Email: fimmpkv@[Link]
(The Institute is approved Testing Centre by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of
‘Agriculture, GOI Vile Letter No. 8-1/2004-MAT (I&P) dated June 17, 2013 and subsequent letters)Page 3 of 22
[ COMMERCIAL
Name of machine
Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
(Tractor Mounted) [Commercial]
TTest Code Referred
IS: 7565 (Part-I) (Reaff. in Dec.-2004) : Tynes for tractor
operated cultivators: Part I Rigid tines;
IS: 4468 (Pt-1)-1997 (Reaffirmed in 2012) : Agricultural
wheeled tractors-Rear mounted three point linkage.
IS: 3342-1998: Soil working equipment -cultivators,
animal drawn -specitication
Test requested by
M/S Ankita Agro Engineering, K- 37, MIDC Waluj,
Phone No.0240-2552341/9422737939
Dist.:- Aurangabad, Pin- 431136
Maharashtra
| Testing Authority
‘All India Coordinated Research Project on Farm Implements
‘and Machine
Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agriculural Engineering and
‘Technology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri,
Dist. Abmednagar 413 722 (M.S.)
Period oftest
October 2019 to December 2019
Validity period
This test report valid up to 10/12/2026
machine,
This Test Report should not be reproduced in part or full without prior permission of
the Testing Authority
The data given in the Test Report pertains to the particular machine submitted for
test by the Applicant.
‘The data collected during the test do not in any way attribute to the durability of the
‘The results reported in this report are observed values and no corrections have been
applied for atmospheric and site conditions.
S INVERSIO’
Units Conversion Factor
Force
Tkgt 9.80665 N
2.20462 Ib
Power
Thp 101387 metric hp (Py
745.7 W
IPs Ww
TkW 1.35062 Ps
Prossure
psi 6.395 KPa
1 Kefem 98.067 kPa = 735.56 mm of Hg
Tbar 100 kPa= 10 Nie"
Timm of Hig. [11.3332 mbarCONTENTS
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CONTENTS
SCOPE OF TEST
METHOD OF SELECTION
| TEST PROCEDURE/CODES
SPECIFICATIONS
CONFIRMITY TO INDIAN STANDARD
LABORATORY TEST
FIELD PERFORMANCE TEST
WEAR ANALYSIS
DEFECTS, BREAKDOWN AND REPAIRS.
SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS,
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
APPLICANT'S COMMENTS
ANNEXURE‘[Link] Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
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SCOPE OF TEST
The scope of test was to check and assess the following: -
1,1 LABORATORY TEST:
Checking of specifications
Hardness of soil engaging parts
Wear analysis of critical components,
Chemical analysis of critical components
1.2 FIELD TEST:
Rate of work
Quality of work
Power requirement
Ease of operations and adjustments
Labour requirement
Defects, Breakdowns and Repairs
2 METHOD OF SELECTION
The machine was selected by Random Sampling method,
3 TEST PROCEDURE
The implement was tested in accordance with the relevant BIS test codes,
IS: 7565 (Part-I) ‘Types for tractor operated cultivators: Part 1
(Reaffirmed in Dec.-2004) Rigid tines,
IS: 4468 (Part-I) - 1997 Agricultural wheeled tractors-Rear mounted three
(Reaffirmed in 2012) point linkages.
1S: 3342-1998 Soil working equipment -cultivators, animal
drawn -spe
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4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 | General:
‘Name of Implement Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
| (Tractor Mounted)
Name of Manufacturer : | M/s. Ankita Agro Engineering
Name of Applicant & Address Mis Ankita Agro Engineering
K-37, MIDC Waluj,
bad, (M.S.), India.
0240 2552341
Mob.: 9130016507/9422737939
Dist. Auran
Tel,
Type Tractor Mounted
ANKITA
ANKITA
Make
Model
Serial number DD372/2019
| Year of manufacture 2019
“Power source as recommended, hp |: | 35 hp & Above
4.2 | Prime mover used:
Tractor +] Mahindra $75 Di (Sarpanch)
Engine No. | COSS2117RI
Chassis No. : | NKJBO3890_ 7
|| Max. PTO Power, HP 2/39 f
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2
3) z
1. Main Frame | 2. [Link] Shovel 6.0 Clamp | 7. Duck
foot Shovel
J
Schematic View of Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
(Tractor Mounted)
4.3 | Main Frame (Refer Fig 1):
4.3.1 | Constructional Details -
Trapezoidal, two flats of size 700 x 125 x 10 are welded on two square Angle Boxes
of size 1980 x 70 x 70 at both ends. Two Main Supports of size 800 x125 x20 are
welded at middle for lower hitch points.. Same frame is used for all the attachments.
‘Clamps are provided for attaching tines on the frame.
43.2 | Tyne (Refer Fig. 2):
| Numbers 2] 09
Type =| Rigid Type
ane
‘Arrangement on main frame Front row- Four Tynes
Rear row- Five Tynes
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Material Mild steel
Size, (mm) Front Tyne - 620 x75x28
|_| Rear Tyne = 60 x 75x 28
Center to center distance | : | Front Tyne - 450 mm
between two Tynes, (mm) Rear Tyne- 450 mm
Number and size of hole for |: | Two on each Tyne, size- 12.5 mm
fixing shovel to tyne |
Method of fixing |Each tyne is fixed with U clamp on
mainfiame
[Provision for adjusting the |: | Provided
| spacing of tyne
Provision for height adjustments |: | Not Provided
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Tyne (A)
Fig, 2: Dimensions of Tyne (A) As Observed & Type (B) As Per IS (mm)
Shovel (Refer Fig. 3):
‘Numbers. [9
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Cirsoeet Meiented) (Commerciay) | TAGE eta |
Type |: | Front- Reversible Shovel
| | Rear - Sweep shovel
Material :|MS i
Size, mm : | 310X65X5.69
‘Thickness 2] 5.69
No. & size of holes on each | Provided
shovel point for fixing to tyne,
(mm)
Method of fixing Each shovel fitted on tyne with help of nut
and bolts
ication of shovel as per IS:6023-1970 (Specification of reversible
shovels)
Notations ‘Dimensions (mm) [Conformity to IS
As per IS AS
measured
27082 310 [Does Not Conform
7542 Does Not Conform
3521.6 (Conform!
15405 3 [Conform
4540.25 4 Conform,
4525 degree (Conform
r 10 to 20 degree Conform
‘Counter Sunk Bolt 12mm Conform
Beveled cutting 10mm (Conform
edge
Thickness 4/5/6 mmt5% . (Conform
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MAHATMA PHULE KRISHI VIDYAPEETH, RAHURI, DIST. AlIMEDNAGAR 413 722[ROFIMMPKV) ‘a 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
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44 [Hitch Pyramid:
Material Mild Steel
| Size (mm) = [770 mm_X 2 angS40 mm x 2
Specification of Hitch Pyramid As per IS: 4468 (Pt-1)-1997: (Reaffirmed in 2012)
(Refer Fig. 4)
| S. | Nota- | Specifications Dimension (mm)
tions ‘As per I AS.
|_ measured
Upper hitch points (Cat. 1D): a
[di __ | Diameter of hitch pin hole 19.3+0.2 19.5 | Conforms
by _ | Width between inner surfaces | 44.5 45 ‘Conforms
of yoke, (Min)
b, | Width between outer surfaces | 69.0 Does Not
of yoke, (Max) Conforms
Lower hiteh point (Cat. 1):
D2_| Diameter of hitch pin 22402 Conforms
Linch pin hole distance (Min) | __39.0 Conforms
Lower hitch point span Conforms
imensions:
Diameter for linch pin hole
For upper hitch pin, (Min) | Conforms
For lower hitch pin, (Min) H 2 ‘Conforms
Mast height 5 Conforms:
sears
pane
Fig, 4 Dimensions of Three Point Hitch Pyramid
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Overall Dimensions, (mm): (Refer Fig . 5)
Length
Width
Height 1050 mm
‘Mass, (kg) : | 238 kg
Colour Green’
Fig. 5 Overall Dimensions of Nine Tyne Cultivator
1. CONFORMITY TO INDIAN STANDARD.
Requirement as pet Results as observed Remarks
MateriallS:6638-1990
Frame (Mild Steel) 1S:226-1969 Mild Steel Conforms
Tyne (Carbon Steel /8:1570- | Mild Steel Does not
1961 | Conforms.
Hitch (Mild Steel)IS:226-1969 Mild Steel Conforms
Hitech Pin (Carbon Carbon Steel Conforms
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ea (Tractor Mounted) [Commercial] _
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Steel)I$:1570-1961
Size
Working size: The working size ‘Conforms
of the cultivator shall be
determined by multiplying the
number of tynes and row spacing
expressed in m,
When the tynes are fitted at
minimum spacing it will be
9 tyne, 0.225 m
designated as minimum working
size. Recommended minimum
working sizes for 7,9, 11 and 13
tined cultivators shall be 1.05,
135, 1.65 and 1.95 m
respectively.
Nominai Size — The nominal Conforms
size of the cultivator shall be
determined by multiplying the
number of spaces between rows
and row
spacing and expressed in m.
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The row spacing between two z Conforms
tynes shall be adjustable from Adjustable
150 to 250 mm preferably in
steps of 25 mm.
The contact angle of the shovel Does not
| with tyne shall be declared. The Not Declared Conforms
deviation of this angle shall be
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IMET-NO 217207 (Tractor Mounted) [Commercial]
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not more than + 3° of the
declared angle.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The fiame shall be rigid and
Jand Strong [Conforms
strong,
‘The number of tines shall be 7, Conforms:
9, 1 or 13,
“The two tool bars of equal length Equal ~ Conforms
and size shall be provided.
While fixing the shovel to the | gnovel bolts are flush Conform:
tine, ensure that the shovel bolts | with the surface of
are flush with the surface of the eel
shovel.
FINISH AND WORKMANSHIP
All components of the cultivator
Satisfactory
should be free from pits, burrs Conforms
and other visual defects.
The welding of various parts
shall bé satisfactory in all Conforms
Satisfactory
respects (see 7.1 of IS : 822-
19708 ).
The exposed metallic parts shall
be free from rust and shall have
Oil Painted Conforms
a protective coating which will
prevent surface deterioration in
transit and storage
MARKING AND PACKING
Marking
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[Net NO 1217/2 |___ CPractor Mounted) [Commercial]
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Each cultivator — sha
marked with the following
particulars:
a) Manufacturer's name and Conforms
trade-mark, if any;
b) Maximum size and number of Provided Conforms
tines; and
c) Batch or code number. Provided Conforms
These particulars shall be
stamped, engraved or embossed | y4erallic Plate Rigidly
on metallic plate rigidly attached ‘Attached Conforms
on a non-wearing part of the
cultivator,
‘The cultivator should be packed
to ensure” saf of the
Provided
components in transportation as Conforms:
agreed to between the purchaser
and the supplier.
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MAHATMA PHULE KRISH! VIDYAPEETH, RAHURI, DIST. AHMEDNAGAR 413 722[NOFIMIMPKY ‘Ankita 9 Tyne uelamp Cultivator
2317/2019 ; : P 2
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5. LABORATORY TEST
$.1 Hardness: The surface hardness of Single point headed Shovel was recorded as under
Sr. Hardness (HB)
Conformity to IS |
No As per IS: 3342-1998, As observed
T |The shovel and sweep shall have
Does not Conforms
hardness in the range of 350 to 450 HB | Shovel=299.67
(sce I$:1500) when tested upto a] Sweep=117
distance of 50mm from the cutting
edge
5.2 Chemical composition: - A piece of shovel was analyzed for its chemical Composition
The results of chemical analysis are given as under: -
‘AS per ‘Composition Remarks
Constituents | IS: 6023-1970 (% of weight) | as observed
(% of weight)
Carbon (C) 0.70-0.80 0.6104 ‘Conforms
Manganese (Mn) 0.50-0.80 0.7988 Does not Conforms |
Sulphur (S) (0.050 Max 0.0130 Conforms:
Phosphorous (P) (0.040 Max 0.011 Conforms:
* Material conformed to SAE9260
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6, FIELD PERFORMANCE TEST
SUMMARY OF FIELD PERFORMANCE TEST
‘Table 1: Summary of field performance for Dry land operation
Sr. Parameters Dry land operation
No.
i) | Tractor used Mahindra 575 Di
(Sarpanch)
i)_| Type of soil Medium Black
Gear used L3
iv) _| Av. Soil moisture (%) 14.0- 16.0
v) | Bulk density of soil (g/ec) 1.28-1.35
vi) | Field efficiency (%) 76.27-83.72
‘Ay. Speed of operation (kmph) 3.68 — 4.021
‘Av. Depth of cut (mm) 12.76 — 14.38,
Av. Working width (cm) 195.4-197.4
Area covered (ha/h) 0.554 — 0.629
Wheel Slippage (%) 3.50-4.77
Time required for one hectare (h) 1.589 = 1.80
Fuel consumption
vh 3.60 = 3.90
| Vha’ 5.78 — 7.03
6.1 Rate of Work
© The rate of work in medium soil was recorded as 0.554 — 0.629 ha/h at the forward
speed of 3.68 — 4.021 kmph respectively.
‘© The time required to cover one hectare area was recorded as 1.589 ~ 1.80 hour
6.2. Quality of work
© The depth of tilled was recorded as 12.76 ~ 14.38 cm.
+ The field efficiency was recorded as 76.27-83.72 percent,
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‘9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
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6.3 Power requirement: The draft req sment was recorded as 330-345 kgf and the power
requirement was calculated as 4.57 ~ 5.09 Hp.
6.4 Wear Analysis:
6.4.1 On mass Basis-
Table 3: Wear of shovels on mass basis
[Link] | Initial mass of shovels Final mass of | % wear loss of | Hourly % wear
shovels after | shovels. after | loss of shovels
29.5 br 29.5 hr
Reversible shovels z
1 [1431 1403 1.95 Z 0.066
2 1427 1396 217 0.073
3 1429 1392 2.58 0.087
4 1428 e 1395 2.31 0.078
‘Sweep shovels
1 1482 143 2.63 0,089
o 1481 [1438 2.90 0.098
3 1479 1444 2.36 0.080.
4 1474 1435 2.64 0.089
1474 1433 2.78 0.094
Remark: The hourly percentage wear of shovel on mass basis were recorded as 0.066 to 0.098
6.5 Ease of Operation & Adjustments:
# The tractor can adjust and control the implement easily.
© No specific problem was observed in maneuvering the tractor and implement combine.
7. DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS
No breakdowns were observed during the course of operation,
8. SUMM. F OBSERVATIONS,
8.1 The dimension of shovel not fully conforms to IS: 3342-1998. It should be looked into
at regular production level.
8.2. The hardness of shovel and sweep were recorded as 299.17 HB and 117 HB
respectively against the requirement of 350 ~ 450 HB this should be looked in to.
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8.3. Some dimensions of three point linkage does not conforms to the dimensions as given
IS: 4468 (Part 1): 1997 for eat. 1 /eat. 2. These may be fabricated as per relevant IS
standard at regular production level.
‘The field performance of the implement was satisfactory.
The rate of work was recorded as 0.554 - 0,629 hh at the forward speed of
3.68 — 4.021 kmph.
The depth of operation was recorded as 12.76 ~ 14.38 em and width of operation was
recorded as 195.4-197.4 em which is considered normal for such operations.
The hourly percentage wear of shovels on mass were 0.066 to 0.098 percent. The
hourly rate of wear of shovels is considered normal.
Overall performance of the implement was found satisfactory.
Adequacy of titerature: Operator’s Manual in Marathi was supplied with test sample.
The literature was found adequate. The literature may also be brought out in other
vernacular languages for the guidance of users.
8.10 This test report valid up to 10/12/2026
As per office memorandum no 13-24/2018-M&T(I&P) From Additional
Commissioner (Machinery), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and
Farmers Welfares, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government
of India, New Delhi.
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'Ds, ANNASAHEB SHINDE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
MAHATMA PHULE KRISH VIDYAPEETH, RAHURI, DIST. AHMEDNAGAR 413 722[Link] Ankita 9 Tyne u-clamp Cultivator
[Link]/217/ 2019 (Tractor Mounted) [Commercial]
act anata |
9, TESTING AUTHORITY
V.D. Deshmukh
Assistant Professor,
AICRP on Farm Implements and Machinery,
Dr. A. S. College of Agricultural Engineering &
Technology,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
T.B. Bastewad
Professor and Principal Investigator,
AICRP on Farm Implements and Machinery,
Dr. A. S. College of Agricultural Engineering &
Technology,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
S. M. Nalawade
Head,
Department of Farm Machinery and Power,
Dr. A. S. College of Agricultural Engineering &
Technology,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
# Test report compiled by Er. R-R. Guray, Technical Assistant, FMTTC, AICRP on
FIM, Dr. ASCAET, MPKV, Rahuri
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10, APPLICANT’S COMMENTS:
A) Hitch pyramid.
Width between outer faces of yoke will be maintained as per BIS recommendation in
future.
B) Hardness and chemical composition of shovel and sweep will be improved as per BIS
recommendation in future.
C) We will provide the literature in vernacular languages for the guidance of users in future.
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