Lesson 1Secondary tillage and seedbed tools: cultivator, power harrow, rotary harrow, power requirement and capacity estimatesLooks at light dig and seed prep tools like cultivators, powered harrows. Explains power needed, cut width, field work rate, and prices for 250 ha mixed crops.
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 costsChecks moving and handling on 250 ha farm, trailers, dumpers, loaders. Covers load size, tractor match, work times, prices for buckets, forks, tractor lifts.
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 pricesCovers grass cutting and handling, mower-conditioners, harvesters, balers. Compares pulled and self-moving, bale shapes, handlers, work rates, price ranges.
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 bandsDetails grain combine types by work rate, header width to field size, tons per hour, engine power, new and old 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 rangesCovers seed drills, air seeders, grass seeders for mixed farms. Row gaps, cut width, ha per hour, tractor power, prices for grains, beans, grasses.
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 estimatesShows tractor sizes for 250 ha mixed farm, horse power to tools and work. New/old prices, fuel use, yearly run costs, easy budget tools.
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 7Fertilizer and chemical application: sprayer sizes (boom width), pump types, flow rates, capacities, power and price estimatesExplains plant food and spray machines, boom sprayers, spreaders. Boom width, pump kinds, flow, tank size, power, prices for 250 ha 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 rangesCompares deep dig tools like plows, disc harrows. Width, pull power, tractor hp, field rate, prices, matching soil and crop waste.
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
