Shows the various methods of testing tractors by the Australian Tractor Testing Committee. Accurate measurement of belt and engine power, noise level at the driver’s ear and fuel consumption; pulling power; location of the centre of gravity; dismantling of engine and checking after 60 hours use; critical assessment of the general features.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014369
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm equipment
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Machinery
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tractors
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Machinery
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)