Abstract:
The aim of this project was to further develop the attempt to create a light-weight, twowheel
mini-tractor which could be used for ploughing in upland farms.
This project aims to develop a prototype that is low in cost and effective in functionality
for the wider ploughing needs of the small-scale upland farmer in Pakistan. The project
began with a comprehensive study of foreign models of existing light-weight tractors and
a study into the mini-tractor developed by students of SMME two years ago. It takes on an
entirely new approach to the design.
After the study, aggressive design parameters were set in accordance with the power
requirements of common farmland. Initial market surveys were conducted to assess the
availability of the required components. The design was finalized after following an
iterative method. The respective design iterations were created by the dictations of physical
availability of space and stress loadings. Following the approval of the final design,
components procured from markets in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
The fabrication part of the project was carried out mostly in DMRC, SMME. Various
manufacturing techniques were used to fabricate the prototype. The fabrication was
followed by successful testing of the prototype.
