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TRAINING REPORT
ON
5150 POWER STEERING
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the training entitled is an authentic record of my own work,
carried out at EICHER TRACTORS as requirement of 30 days major training for the
award of degree of B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), RKDF institute of technology and
science, RGPV University, Bhopal, under the guidance of Mr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha during
JULY 2010.
(Signature of student)
Vikash kumar
0104ME071111
Date: ___________________
Certified that the above statement made by the student is correct to the best of our
knowledge and belief.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have learned a lot through this 30 days major training journey. Eicher tractors have
proven to be so much fruitful and knowledgeable that it will help shape my career in
future with least problems.
I am grateful to Mr. Ranjit Sinha sir under whom I have been working in Eicher tractors.
He gave me every opportunity to participate independently and freely in various
projects and provided me with much useful recommendations and assistance. I was
highly impressed with the way he use to keep hold of works going on in the department
and the way he used his leadership qualities. Moreover his practical approach toward
the works and his management qualities is something which makes him unique.
He is mainly responsible for all the development going on in the company in matters of
big projects such as 55 hp tractors. I really liked the way he negotiates with the
supervisors for the projects. The way he impresses the person is absolutely different
from a normal person.
Their policies were very nice and taught me many things which is very much helpful for
shaping my future.
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CONTENTS:
SUMMARY
TAFE PROFILE
INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL TIE UP
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SALES & SERVICE NETWORK
FINANCIAL STATUS:
EICHER MARKETING
EICHER WORK FORCE AND POLICY
EICHER SALES
VARIOUS MODELS:
AN OVER LOOK INTO THE SYSTEM OF EICHER TRACTORS
EICHER TRACTORS ENGINEERING CENTER
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
SALES AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT
MATERIALS/VENDOR DEVELOPMENT
STORES DEPARTMENT
QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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TAFE PROFILE
Introduction
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) is a unit company of the Amalgamations
group, one of India's largest light engineering groups with diverse interests in diesel engines,
automobile components, tractors and related farm machinery, lubricants, panel
instruments, hydraulic pumps, engineering tools, storage batteries, paints, engineering
plastics, automobile franchises and printing apart from interests in agribusiness, book selling
and publishing. The group's leadership technology, built on foreign know how has been
nurtured through indigenous efforts.
TAFE was established in 1961 to manufacture and market a range of Massey Ferguson
tractors and related farm equipment in India. One of the largest tractor manufacturers in
India, TAFE's vision is to be the first choice of customers in India and to also move towards a
growing presence in the international markets. TAFE has collaboration with AGCO
Corporation, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, which is one of the largest manufacturers,
designers and distributors of agricultural equipment in the world. Its products are sold in
more than 140 countries. With a network of more than 500 dealers, branches, service
outlets as well as its own sales offices and depots covering the entire width and breadth of
India, TAFE is committed to providing complete farming solutions to its customers and
empowering them to work towards increased farm productivity, prosperity and profits.
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), has been a pioneer in the mechanization of
the Indian farms. Beginning with the popularizing of tractors in agriculture in the early
60s, TAFE has many firsts to its credit. TAFE was the first company to market a total
package of Tractors and farm equipment to not only provides farm power but also
interfaces to transform the farm power to increased farm productivity. TAFE was also the
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first to introduce the Direct Injection technology in India, thereby initiating considerable
fuel saving and the resulting economies in tractor operations cost to its customers.
TAFE was also the first Indian manufacturer to launch a 75 HP tractor to cater to the
emerging needs of very large farms and agri-businesses. With three manufacturing
locations at Chennai (Sembiam), Madurai (Kallidaipatti) and Bangalore (Doddaballapur),
TAFE has a large manufacturing base. Its Madurai plant, the latest and possibly the largest
such plant in the country is specially tailored to take on short run production batches to
the exacting standards demanded by advanced countries. All its plants and sales offices
are linked by VSAT links providing fast and efficient communications and data linkage
another first of its kind in India.
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), is also involved in the following areas, apart
from its core business of manufacturing and marketing tractors.
• TAFE has developed a range of matching trailers, implements and accessories. These are
marketed through TAFE's dealer network by a totally owned subsidiary,
• TAFE, through TAL is also involved in the marketing and distribution of lubricants and
greases for tractors through its dealer network.
• TAFE is also involved in the packaged power industry through its Power Source Division.
• TAFE has in-house facilities for the manufacture of hydraulic pumps and gears for tractors. A
related facility for the manufacture of panel instruments, not only for captive use but also
for the growing automobile industry in India is an integral part of the company.
• TAFE has also diversified into Engineering plastics and production of tools and dies for this
industry.
• TAFE's vision of being the customer's first choice on offering to the customer’s quality
products engineered to perfection using technology that is contemporary and relevant to the
market it serves. This approach to quality as being inherent to its existence has obtained for
TAFE certification under ISO 9002. Recently, TAFE has also been recommended for ISO
9001:2000 certifications. The quality movement permeates through out the organization and
is apparent from the various laurels won by quality circles from the company in national and
international arenas.
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• TAFE's vision is not just wishful thinking but based on recognized engineering, marketing
and financial strengths, built up over the past four decades. In all that it does, TAFE pursues
excellence.
To achieve the distinction of the first choice among the farming community of India and
ensure a growing presence in international markets through setting leadership standards of
performance and customer care in the agricultural machinery business.
"To us in TAFE, excellence is not some thing that we engineer, input or inspect into our
products. It is an innate desire that inspires our hearts at work and at home and ripples out
into the world around us. "
The Chennai based tractor major, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited has been taking over
of Eicher’s tractor division near Bhopal, engine division at Alwar and gears division at
Parwanoo, in the biggest such acquisition in the history of the Indian tractor industry. TAFE,
already the second largest manufacturer of tractors in India, with this approval, comes within
striking distance of market dominance in the domestic tractor industry.
Speaking at a media meet, TAFE’s Director, Mrs. Mallika Srinivasan said, “This move was a
well-deliberated strategic move on our part. This acquisition will provide strong synergies of
growth in the future to help achieve market dominance”.
‘Tafe motors and tractor limited’ company’s director Mrs. Mallika Srinivasan decided to
take over Eicher tractors. She went on to add “TAFE has long held a significant presence
in the 30-40 HP segment and the Eicher brand holds substantial market shares in the
below 30 HP segment.
The respective brands have a strong brand presence and equity in the customers’ minds.
This coming together of the brands with strengths in individual segment forms a perfect
fit to take on the tractor market which is currently on an upswing. It is in this scenario
that this coming together of two major brands in the industry becomes highly significant.
This also represents a giant leap for us in our vision to become the farmers’ first choice”.
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With this acquisition, TAFE’s combined market share is 22 per cent and a combined
volume of about 53,000 tractors. TAFE already has large number of products and variants
to suit the changing demand patterns of tractor customers across the country. With the
addition of the portfolio of products offered under the Eicher Brand, this new venture will
offer to its customers the best in terms of product range, value for money, quality, and
innovation in design and assured post sales product support. The move will also result in
TAFE having a combined distribution network of over 2000 dealers, branches, service and
parts outlets and customer contact points which is the largest in the industry.
TAFE and Eicher tractors will retain their individually strong identities at the brand level
and distribution level. The potential synergies of growth made possible by this move will
translate into positive benefits to the employees, vendors and dealers and provide them
ample growth opportunities. With its major focus being on the tractor business, TAFE
aspires to be the number one player in the domestic market and the growing presence in
the international market. TAFE buys Eicher's tractor,
engine & gear businesses for Rs 310 crore. The Eicher Motors board has cleared the sale
of the company’s tractor, engine and gear businesses to Tractors and Farm Equipment’s,
TAFE, for Rs 310 crore. TAFE will purchase the Eicher facilities through an SPV called
TAFE Motors & Tractors.
The SPV, a 100% subsidiary of TAFE, will run the Eicher tractor unit and the gear & engine
businesses as a separate entity with separate brand identity but operational financial
control. The acquisition would improve TAFE’s geographical spread across markets like MP,
UP and Bihar where Eicher is strong — alongside Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP and Karnataka
where TAFE or stable mate Massey Ferguson are strong.
"In fact, the board of directors of EML granted approval for the sale on a going concern
basis of the tractors, engines and gears divisions of the company at Manideep, Alwar and
Parwanoo to TAFE Motors and Tractors for a total consideration of Rs. 310 crore," With the
acquisition of the Eicher unit, Tafe — the second largest manufacturer of tractors in India
— will eye market dominance. According to industry data available for the April-December
2004, Tafe registered sales of 24,191 units, while Eicher sold 13,670 tractors.
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Eicher Tractors
Pioneer Manufacturer in India since 1960.
Technology from GEBR Eicher, Germany & Valtra, Finland.
Over 3, 50,000 satisfied owners.
Market leader in <30 HP segment.
First Tractor Company to produce Air cooled as well as water cooled tractors.
Current range 24, 30, 35, 42, 51 & 61 HP - Annual capacity is over 35,000 numbers.
Two manufacturing plants – Faridabad and Bhopal
51, 61 and 70 HP-New products under introduction.
Exported to Europe, U.S.A., Africa & South Asia.
First Indian company to be awarded with ISO 9001 certificate
Fully integrated R&D Center
Eicher Demm
QS 9000, ISO 14000 & ISO 9002 certified facilities.
Two manufacturing units – Thane and Parwanoo
Manufactures a wide range comprising:
Spur Bevel & Helical Gears
Crown Wheel Pinion
Transmission Shift & Rear Axle Gears
Caters to OEM & Replacement Market.
Exports to Europe, Asia & US.
Eicher Engines
Eicher Tractors
Eicher Tractors is one of the newly added in the companies of the TMTL Group. Tractor
operations are divided in Bhopal and Faridabad manufacturing facilities, Eicher Tractors
Engineering (R&D unit) and Marketing functions. Mr. R. C. Banka is Chief Operating
Officer of the Tractor Business Unit.
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TECHNICAL TIE UP
FINANCIAL STATUS:
EICHER TRACTORS had a turnover of 550 Crores in the last financial year which ended in
05. But for this financial year the proposed turnover is 750 Crores for EICHER Tractors.
EICHER MARKETING
The tractor operations are located at Bhopal plant. The combined production
capacity is about 25000 tractors per annum. Eicher tractors manufacture and markets
tractors from 24 HP to 50 HP range. Company has its own distribution network in most
agrarian states and has 350 dealers. Marketing network is spread across the country and
there are 35 area offices in smaller cities of the country. Eicher offers 2 years warranty
on the tractors against any type of manufacturing defect & efforts are made to upgrade
the service network by providing doorstep service to the farmers.
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The Marketing team consists of 26 executives and staff members. The group shall strive
to become truly global in its operations.
Global does not merely mean exporting our products. It means being present in all
relevant parts of the world for each product as seller and wherever practical &
economical as manufacturer.
It requires that we start thinking globally from now on while making any
important decision. It necessary assumes that global competitiveness, sound financial
health, customer orientation, superior technology, global brand recognition,
outstanding employee motivation, as well as several other vital skills and attributes. It
should result in rapid growth, both domestically and internationally.
The company gives high thrust to its employees, which are encouraged to
acquire knowledge in their work area and are given ample freedom. There are about
1100 employees in Eicher Tractors. There are 100 executives, 350 staff and 550
operators in the company. Eicher offers equal opportunities to learn, perform and
grow to all employees. Employees are encouraged to acquire knowledge are
permitted for job diversity within organized units of work. Specific care is exercised
for ensuring safety and health of the employees including contract employees.
TECHNOLOGY IN EICHER
Eicher has state of art R&D center at Bhopal facility, which has Pro/E, Adams, Hyper
mesh work stations, simulation rigs, mechanical test beds and mock shop for developing
new products. The manufacturing plants have very good paint shops and assembly lines,
Co-ordinate Measurement Machines and conveyers for various product lines. These
plants are very flexible to roll out any of 68 variants within a short time as low as one
week after putting an order of customized tractor. Eicher puts a lot of emphasis on
technology up gradation of its service network as well. Company uses IT as a business
excellence enabler and its home portal EPIC is widely used for all in-house daily
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EICHER SALES
Key customer groups of Eicher Tractors have typically included the small land holding
farmer, which wanted a small tractor in past 3 decades. The company has changed its
perception now and offers tractors from smaller 24 HP to premium segment of Valtra .
The selling price of the products varies from Rs 2 lacs to 5.5 lacs depending upon the
specifications. Today 50 % revenue comes from higher horsepower models. Customers
specifically for the low cost of maintenance like Eicher’s tractors as Eicher’s tractors
consume minimum fuel in Indian farming and driving conditions.
Eicher Tractors Bhopal being basically tractor assembly operations, most items except a
few critical engine parts are bought from out side suppliers to design made by Eicher.
The heavy dependence on bought out items puts a very high focus on the supplier
quality management processes, which we will discuss in detail later. Suppliers play a
valuable role in the value creation process and Eicher R&D takes suppliers input on cost
as well as manufacturability of new designs from the suppliers in concurrent
engineering environment.
Eicher has a strong supplier and customer relationship and communication mechanism.
Suppliers can access the ERP system on line and can get knowledge of their inventory
levels, production schedule adherence and tentative future production levels apart
from quality inspection status and bill payment processes. Customers have access to 24-
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hour help line and special service desks spread across India to serve them better.
Customer is assured of getting the tractor attended within 6 hours of his complaint.
Company is also making some channel partners such as ITC & other grain buying houses,
Fertilizer & Pesticides companies to enhance bonding with the customers and to
increase loyalty towards Eicher.
VARIOUS MODELS:
241 XTRAC:
Engine
Make & Model Eicher
HP Range 24
Type 4 Stroke Air cooled
Cylinders 1
Bore/Stroke (mm) 115 / 150
Cubic Capacity (cc) 1557
Max engine torque kgm 10.5
Back up torque% Oil Bath Type 22
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Transmission
Type Sliding Mesh
Clutch Type dry, single plate
Gear Box 5 Forward & 1 Reverse Speeds
Rated PTO 495
Hydraulics
Type Automatic depth & draft control
Lifting Capacity at hitch point (kgf) 800(+/- 100)
Hydraulic pump gear driven
Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
Tractor
Fuel Tank Capacity 35
Tyre size front 6.00x16, rear 12.4x28
Weight kg 1675
Wheel base mm 1885
Ground Clearence mm 375
Type of steering Mechanical
Features:
- Fuel efficient engine
- Highest towing capacity in its class
- Best output in field in its class
- Strong Gear box for longer life
- Easy and low cost maintenance
- Efficient disc brakes
- Live hydraulics with draft and position control
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242 XTRAC:
Engine
Make Eicher
Type 4 stroked air cooled
HP Range 24
PTO hp 19.32
no of cylinder 1
Bore mm 115
stroke mm 150
SFC (gm/ptohp/hr) 176
Max eng torque kgm 10.5
Back up torque % 22
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Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
Transmission
Type sliding mesh
clutch type dry, single plate
Brake dry disc
rated PTO rpm 1021
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control
Lift capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1000 +/- 100
Hydraulic gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 12.4x28
Wheel base mm 1895
Ground clearance mm 395
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient.
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Best output in field in its class
- Attractive styling with ergonomic steering & dashboard
- Higher towing capacity
- Efficient disc brakes with easy serviceability
- Live Hydraulics with draft and position control
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Engine
Make Eicher
Type 4 stroked air cooled
HP Range 30
pto hp 30.5
No: of cylinder 2
Bore mm 100
Stroke mm 125
Engine capacity cc 1963
sfc (gm/ptohp/hr) 176
Max eng torgue kgm 12.13
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Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type dry, single plate
Brake dry disc
Rated pto rpm 1331
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode, COR
Lift capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1000 +/- 100
Hydraulic pump gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/12.4x28
Wheel base mm 1990
Ground clearance mm 370
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient. Engine with Ricardo technology
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Best output in field in its class
- Higher towing capacity
- Life hydraulics with draft and position control
- Efficient disc brakes
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Engine
Make S 324 Simpson
HP Range 35
PTO hp 34
Type 4 Stroke, Water Cooled
P. T. O. H. P. 33.3
Bore & stroke (mm) 88.9 x 127
Engine rated rpm 2000
Displacement (cc) 2365
Max eng torque kgm 13.51
Electrical
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Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type 280 mm dry type (single plate)
Gear box sliding & constant mesh gears
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode, COR
Lift capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1000 +/- 100
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/14.6x28
Turning radius with brake (m) 3.2
Turning radius without brake (m) 3.68
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient. 3 cylinder, Simpson engine
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Best output in field in its class
- Attractive styling with ergonomic steering & dashboard
- Higher towing capacity
- Completely water sealed for paddy operation
- Mixed mode, live hydraulics suited for heavy duty applications
- Efficient disc brakes with easy serviceability.
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Engine
Make Eicher
HP Range 35
pto hp 34
Type 4 Stroke Air Cooled
No: of cylinder 3
Bore (mm) 100
Stroke (mm) 125
Eng. capacity (cc) 2945
sfc (gm/ptohp/hr) 183
Max eng torque kgm 13.51
Back up torque % 18.30
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Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type dry, dual plate
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Brake dry disc
Rated pto rpm 597/1331
pto speed 540
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode, COR
Lifting Capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1200 +/- 100
Hydraulic pump gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/14.6x28
Turning radius with brake (m) 3.2
Turning radius without brake (m) 3.68
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient engine with Ricardo technology
- Best haulage in its class
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Efficient disc brakes
- Mixed mode, live hydraulics suited for heavy duty
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Engine
Make Simpson S325/E1
HP Range 35
PTO HP 36.5
Type 4 Stroke Water Cooled
No: of cylinder 3
Bore (mm) 91.44
Stroke (mm) 127
Cubic Capacity (cc) 2500
sfc (gm/ptohp/hr) 180
Max eng torque kgm 14.17
Back up torque % 15.94
Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
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Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type dry, single/double plate
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Brake dry disc
Rated pto rpm 597
pto speed 540
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode
Lifting Capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1200 +/- 100
hydraulic pump gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/14.9x28
Weight kg 2010
Wheel base mm 1905
Turning radius with brake (m) 2.97
Turning radius without brake (m) 3.45
Type of steering Mechanical
Engine
Make Simpson S325/E2
HP Range 45
pto hp 39.70
Type 4 Stroke Water Cooled
no of cylinder 3
Bore (mm) 91.44
Stroke (mm) 127
Cubic Capacity (cc) 2500
sfc (gm/ptohp/hr) 180
Max eng torque kgm 15.61
Back up torque % 18.66
Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
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Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type dry, single/double plate
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Brake dry disc
Rated pto rpm 597
pto speed 540
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode
Lifting Capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1200 +/- 100
Hydraulic pump gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/14.9x28
Weight kg 200
Wheel base mm 2075/1910
Draw bar pull unblallasted (kgf) 1612
Turning radius with brake (m) 3.05
Turning radius without brake (m) 3.45
Ground clearance mm 320
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient, 3 cylinder, water cooled engine
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Best output in field in its class
- Attractive styling with ergonomic steering & dashboard
- Higher towing capacity
- Completely water sealed for paddy operation
- Mixed mode, live hydraulics suited for heavy duty applications
- Efficient disc brakes with easy serviceability
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Engine
Make Eicher
HP Range 41.1
Type 4 Stroke Water Cooled
No: of cylinder 3
Bore (mm) 100
Stroke (mm) 125
Cubic Capacity (cc) 2945
sfc (gm/ptohp/hr) 177
Max eng torque kgm 16.9
Back up torque % 23.50
Electrical
Battery 12 V
Alternator 12 V
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Transmission
Type sliding mesh
Clutch type dry, single/double plate
Gear box speed 8 forward, 2 reverse
Brake dry disc
Rated pto rpm 597
pto speed 540
Hydraulics
Type automatic depth & draft control, mix mode
Lifting Capacity at hitch point (KGF) 1200 +/- 100
Hydraulic pump gear driven
Tractor
Fuel tank capacity 48
Tyre size front 6.00x16; rear 13.6x28/14.9x28
Weight kg 2045
Wheel base mm 2075
Draw bar pull un ballasted (kgf) 1612
Turning radius with brake (m) 3.2
Turning radius without brake (m) 3.68
Ground clearance mm 395
Type of steering Mechanical
Features
- Fuel efficient engine with Ricardo technology
- Easy & low cost maintenance
- Best output in field in its class
- Attractive styling with ergonomic steering & dashboard
- Best haulage capacity in its class
- Mixed mode, live hydraulics suited for heavy duty applications
- Completely water sealed for paddy operation
- Efficient disc brakes with easy serviceability
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the company such as payments for all the incoming material, salaries of all the
employees, all the records for expenditures and Credits to the company are maintained
by this department.
4. MATERIALS/VENDOR DEVELOPMENT
This department is responsible for all the incoming material from the vendor. This
department is further divided into two departments
a) Vendor Development.
All the new samples and in fact all the new components are developed by this
department. All the components developed are not consumed as a part of the
5. STORES DEPARTMENT
This department is responsible for the handling of the incoming material, supplying
the material on to the line and also the dispatch the rejected materials back to the
vendors. Thus stores have got a huge task to do and that can’t be performed as a
single association and thus has been divided into different sections as per the need
such as Incoming Material Stores named as Group 1,2,3 Stores, main stores, ETE
Stores, Rejection Stores etc. of
and Assurance about the Quality of the Tractor to the customer. This department is
Quality can be defined’ as ‘fitness for use’ when we talk of quality it means that
product should be fit for use and it is the user who judges and decides what qualities
he wants in the product.
1. Quality of design
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2. Quality of conformance
3. Availability
4. Customer service
Quality of design
The design must meet all the requirements of the customer. If he wants a motor of
say 5 HP, you can’t design your motor for 4.5 HP. The designer should aim at a
design which fulfills all the qualities, or almost all the qualities desired by the
customer. He should also make a product, which would become more competitive.
Quality of conformance
The degree or extent to which a product actually conforms to in accordance with the
specification and drawing is called the ‘Quality of Conformance’.
Availability
This includes such characteristics as reliability, maintainability and length of life. All
these indicate as to what extent the product will be available for use.
Customer Service
This includes the extent to which customer can get assistance from the manufacturer
or to keep the product in continuous use.
The quality policy of Eicher tractor is to design, develop, manufacture and service
products of such quality which ensure the customer satisfaction, this is achieved
through.
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the Organization.
Conducting special quality studies and managing the entire quality system.
Sample validation
If there are some changes to be made or any new component is to be install a lot of
five samples is to be brought to the sample room for verification purposes. Then the
sample is passed on depending upon its dimensional and other required
characteristics. The department purpose is to check the components of new vendor.
To assure the dimensional and other characteristics of new sample are conforming to
the specification.
Metallurgical Lab
This lab has all facilities to determine the chemical composition of the raw material
used for the production of various components. This lab includes Universal testing
machine, Rockwell Machine, Brinell Hardness Tester, Rubber Testing Machine,
Chemicals for determine the microstructure of the raw material, Rubber tensile
testing equipment.
Standard room
These departments house all the measuring instruments and their records. It is a
fully air conditioned room with dust free environment. The room is specially made
dust proof for avoiding any measurement anomalies. CMM machine is installed here
which is used to check the components for better accuracy.
Objectives of DR department
Objective of RQC
This department deals with the manufacturing quality. To ensure this quality,
various audits are conducted like FIFO (first in first out), tourqing, washing, sealant
application, functional audit, settings and various alignments, bearing, final product
audit etc.
• Judging the conformity/ of the process to the established standard and taking
suitable action when deviations are noted.
• To assure that these standards are implemented by conducting daily audits
and upgrading the standards as and when required.
7. PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
This Department is responsible for carrying out all the assembly operations. This
department is further sub-divided into some of the parts as per different assembly lines
such as Hydraulics Assembly line, Transmission line, Pre-painting line, Paint10 kitchen,
(b) Store
Store assures regular and continuous supply to avoid line stopping. All the materials
purchased are stored here systematically and items that can be rusted are applied with
rust preventive oil once in a week and in season twice in a week.
The assembly line has been categorized depending upon the operations they are
performing. They are namely: -
• ADDC line
• Transmission line
• Pre painting line
• Paint shop
• Post painting line
ADDC line
ADDC stands for automatic depth and draft control. This is used for the operation of the
agriculture implements like cultivator, MB plough, disc harrow, etc. ADDC system
controls the depth of implement, depending upon the draft. Draft is resistance of the
soil, which acts against the implement. ADDC system is based on the principle of sensing
the forces on implement and hence using the hydraulic pressure to lift or lower the 3-
point linkage.
Transmission line
In this line the gear box, differential assembly, final drive assembly and ADDC
coupling is done. The gearbox assemble is called g1 and the differential assembly is
called g2. The various gear mechanisms used in tractor are:
• Sliding gear mechanism
• Synchro-mesh mechanism
Most of the models have sliding gear mechanism expect for the Eicher Valtra 6100 and
power 6100, which have got synchromesh gear and mechanism. There are 8 speeds in
forward direction- 4 in high speed and 4 in low speed, 2 gears are in reverse
direction. The high low speed is engaged by lever high-low. With the high low
provision we can increase the torque since at low speed the torque generated is
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more. Transmission assembly also consists of PTO (power transmission output) that is
used to run the pump for drawing out water and some implements like rotavator, etc.
Paint shop
This shop is basically in 2 categories one line itself and second sheet metal paint
shop. On the line, the chassis of the tractor is painted and is then baked in over. In
sheet metal paint shop consist of thirteen tank systems, which include first cleaning
of the material, de-rusting, descalling, surface activation for better paint adhesion.
8. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
This department is responsible for carrying out all the maintenance work to be carried
out in the plant. Any kind out of repair work or maintenance such as electrical
maintenance, this department carries out working of equipment on the assembly line
etc.
9. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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This Department is responsible for launching new technologies in the plant such as any
kind of new testing machine, implementation of new machines, layout of the plant and
10. SERVICES
This department is responsible for providing all the services and repair works to the
customers after tractors have been sold. Many new methods and strategies have
been adopted in the past to provide need full service to the customers and full care
has been taken to take care of their valuable suggestions and feedback.
Corporate HR
Plant HR
Marketing HR
The department is responsible for each and every function regarding the
Human resources.
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PLANT LAYOUT
5. Plant Layout & Departments
Samples room
Pre painting
Inspection
Pre painting
Pre painting store
(right)
line
Addc
Component
Rework
Washing
PRV
Area ROOM
Washing Production
house
Post
painting
Sub assy
Post painting store
Post painting
station
Air filling
store
I am here in Eicher tractor, mandideep for knowing about 5150 pwer steering and
also knowing about its mechanism.
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COMPONENTS OF 5150 PS
1.Gasket gear pump
2.Pipe mounting braket
3.Tandem pump
4.Filter
5.Hex bolt