Lesson 1Secondary tillage and seedbed tools: cultivator, power harrow, rotary harrow, power requirement and capacity estimatesThis lesson examines follow-up tillage and seedbed tools like cultivators and power or rotary harrows, covering power needs, cut width, work capacity, and price levels for a 250 ha mixed crop setup.
Seedbed quality targets by crop typeCultivator designs and depth controlPower and rotary harrow power demandField capacity and pass number planningCost comparison of key seedbed toolsLesson 2Transport and material handling: trailers, tipper capacity, loader front-end bucket/fork, tractor-mounted forklifts, estimated costsThis lesson looks at transport and handling on a 250 ha farm, covering trailers, tippers, and loaders, including load limits, tractor matching, cycle speeds, and price estimates for buckets, forks, and tractor forklifts.
Trailer volume, payload, and axle ratingsTipper design and unloading cycle timesFront-end loader bucket and fork sizingTractor-mounted forklift uses and limitsCosting transport and handling equipmentLesson 3Forage harvesting and handling: mower-conditioner, forage harvester (pull-type vs self-propelled), baler types (round, square), bale handler specs and pricesThis lesson addresses fodder harvesting and handling, including mower-conditioners, forage harvesters, and balers, comparing towed and self-moving units, bale shapes, handlers, and usual capacity and price brackets.
Mower-conditioner width and power needsPull-type vs self-propelled forage harvestersRound vs square baler capacity and densityBale handling, loaders, and grab optionsInvestment and operating cost benchmarksLesson 4Harvest machinery for grain: combine harvester classes by capacity, header sizes vs field size, throughput t/hr, engine hp ranges, new/used cost bandsThis lesson details grain combine classes, matching capacity and header width to field size and harvest periods, reviewing tons per hour output, engine power spans, and common new and used price ranges for mixed farms.
Combine classes and capacity definitionsHeader width vs field size and layoutThroughput (t per hour) and loss controlEngine horsepower ranges by machine sizeNew and used combine cost band examplesLesson 5Seeding/planting equipment: precision seed drill/air seeder and forage seeders—row spacing, working width, hectares/hr, tractor power, cost rangesThis lesson guides choice of seed drills, air seeders, and fodder seeders for mixed farms, explaining row gaps, work width, field capacity, tractor power, and usual price ranges for grains, legumes, and fodder.
Row spacing and crop agronomy needsWorking width and field capacity (ha per hour)Tractor power requirement for seedersMetering systems and seed placement qualityPurchase price and ownership cost rangesLesson 6Tractor sizing for mixed 250 ha farm: recommended hp classes, new and used price ranges, fuel and operating cost estimatesThis lesson explains tractor sizing for a 250 ha mixed farm, aligning horsepower to tools and workloads, covering new and used prices, fuel consumption, yearly running costs, and basic budgeting aids.
Field workload and peak power demandHP classes for tillage, planting, and transport2WD vs 4WD and front-wheel assist choicesNew and used tractor price band examplesFuel, repairs, and annual cost estimationLesson 7Fertiliser and chemical application: sprayer sizes (boom width), pump types, flow rates, capacities, power and price estimatesThis lesson covers fertiliser and pesticide applicators like boom sprayers and spreaders, including boom width, pump kinds, flow speeds, tank sizes, power needs, and realistic prices for a 250 ha mixed farm.
Boom width and field efficiency trade-offsPump types, nozzles, and flow rate sizingTank capacity and refill logistics planningTractor power and hydraulic requirementsSprayer and spreader price band estimatesLesson 8Primary tillage options: moldboard plow, disc harrow, tandem disc—specs, width (m), area/hr, tractor hp needed, price rangesThis lesson compares main tillage tools like moldboard ploughs and disc harrows, covering work width, pull force and tractor power, field capacity, and price ranges to suit soil types and crop remains.
Moldboard plow specs and draft demandDisc plow and tandem disc performanceWorking width and effective field capacityTractor horsepower per meter of implementPurchase price and maintenance cost ranges
