Massey Ferguson 241 Tractor

(प्रथम बैच परीक्षण) Lak[;k/No.
: T-1536/2064/2021
COMMERCIAL TEST REPORT (First Batch Test) ekg/Month : May, 2021
( 31/05/2026 । THIS TEST REPORT IS VALID UPTO

31/05/2026)
TAFE, MF 241 DI TRACTOR
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION & FARMERS WELFARE,
MECHANIZATION & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
466 445
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE
(An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institute)
TRACTOR NAGAR, BUDNI (M.P.) 466445
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.fmttibudni,gov.in

Telephone: 07564-234729 FAX: 07564-234743
TAFE, MF 241 DI TRACTOR -
T-1536/2064/2021 COMMERCIAL- (FIRST BATCH TEST)
THIS TEST REPORT IS VALID UPTO : 31/05/2026
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Manufacturer : M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,

P.O. Box No.3302, (New 77)
35, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai- 600 034
Applicant : M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
P.O. Box No.3302, (New 77),
Month: May Test Report No. T -1536/2064/2021 Year: 2021
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE
TRACTOR NAGAR, BUDNI (MADHYA PRADESH) 466445, INDIA
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: fmttibudni.gov.in
CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE – BUDNI Page 2 of 51

Telephone: 07564-234729, Fax: -234743
Type of Test : COMMERCIAL - (FIRST BATCH TEST)

Test code/Procedure : IS: 5994-1998, IS: 9253-2013 and IS:12207-
2019.
Period of Test : October, 2020 to April, 2021
Test Report No. : T- 1536/2064/2021
Month/Year : May, 2021
i) The results reported in this report are observed values and no corrections have
been applied for atmospheric and site conditions.
ii) The data given in this report pertain to the particular machine was submitted by
applicant for test.
iii) The results presented in this report do not in any way attribute to the durability of
the machine.
iv) This report should not be reproduced in part or full without prior permission of the
Director, Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Budni (M.P.)
v) This is the first batch test report and therefore, should be read in conjunction with the
Initial commercial test report of “TAFE LTD., MF 241 DI” Tractor bearing report no.
T- 1024/1548/2016 released on April, 2016.
SELECTED CONVERSIONS
Sl. Units Conversion Factor ABBREVIATIONS

No
1. Force: Apa As per applicant
1 kgf 9.80665 N TDC Top Dead Centre
2.20462 lbf IS Indian Standard
2. Power: LHS/RHS Left Hand Side/
Right Hand Side
1 Mechanical 1.01387metric horse Hg Mercury
power power
745.7 W Temp. Temperature
1 Metric horse 735.5 W N.R. Not recorded
power
1 kW 1.35962 Metric horse Rpm Revolutions per minute
power
3. Pressure: O.D/I.D Outer diameter/
Inner diameter
1 psi 6.895 kPa N.A. Not available/
Not applicable
2
1 kgf/cm 98.067 kPa = 735.56
PTO Power take-off
mm of Hg
2
1 bar 100 kPa = 10 N/cm
R.H. Relative Humidity
1 mm of Hg 1.3332 m-bar

CONTENTS
PAGE
1. Specification 05
2. Fuel and Lubricants 18
3. PTO Performance test 19
4. Drawbar Performance Test 23
5. Power Lift and hydraulic pump performance test 28
6. Brake Test 29
7. Noise Measurement 30
8. Air Cleaner Oil Pull-Over test 30
9. Mechanical vibration measurement 31
10. Turning Ability & steering effort 31
11. Haulage Test 32
12. Field Test 32
13. Components/Assembly Inspection 32
14. Adjustments, defects, breakdowns & repairs 34
15. Comparison of Specification and Performance Characteristics of 40

Previous Samples base model (Test report no. T- 1024/1548/2016
released on April, 2016) and Present Sample.
16. Summary of observations, comments & recommendations 46
17. Applicant’s Comments 46
ANNEXURE – I, II, III & IV 47-50

The “TAFE LTD., MF 241 DI” tractor had undergone “Initial Commercial Test” at this
Institute and a test report No. T- 1024/1548/2016 released on April, 2016. Now the applicant has
submitted application vide letter No. Nil dated 06.06.2019 & revised application No. Nil dated
07.07.2020 for Batch testing of application for Batch testing of “TAFE LTD., MF 241 DI” tractor.
All necessary tests as per Table-1 of clause 6.0 of IS: 5994 - 1998 (Reaffirmed in
January, 2019) were carried out and test report released as under.
Manufacturer : M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
P.O. Box No.3302, (New 77)
Location of other manufacturing plants : M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
(apa) Kalladipatti Plant, 10/205, Kalladipatti
(P.O.), Pin code - 624 201Dindigul Dist.,
Tamilnadu.
: M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
Doddaballapur Plant, Plot No. 1, Kiadb
Industrial Estate, Doddaballapur,
Bangalore - 561 203
Test requested by (applicant) : The Manufacturer
Selected for test by : The Applicant
Place of running-in : At Applicant’s works
Duration of said running-in (h):
- Engine : 12
-Transmission 24
Method of Selection : Due to Covid-19 pandemic, it was not
possible to conduct the random selection.
Nor was it possible for applicant to facilitate
the random selection. As a last resort,
applicant requested to allow the direct
submission of test sample which was
allowed.
1. SPECIFICATION
1.1 Tractor:
Make : TAFE
Model : MF 241 DI
Type : Four wheeled, Rear-wheel driven, General
Purpose, Unit construction, Agricultural
Tractor.
Variant: if any : Yes
Sr. no. Variant model Variant features
1. MF 245 DI Change nominal speed & Max PTO power
(Vide test report no. T-1203/1730/2018,
(December, 2018).
2. MF 241 DI PP 4WD 4WD, change nominal speed, oil immersed
disc brake system (Vide test report no.
T-1264/1791/2019, (August, 2019).
3. MF 241 DI Planetary Plus V1 Change nominal speed & Oil immersed
disc brake system (Vide test report no.
T-1537/2065/2021 (May,2021).

Year of manufacture : 09 20
Chassis number : MEA8D061JL2310730
Country of origin : India
1.2 Engine:
Make SIMPSON & Co. Limited
:
Model T III A S325.1 –F2
:
Type Four stroke, naturally aspirated, liquid
:
(water) cooled, direct injection, diesel
engine.
Serial number : S325.1L07303
Engine speed (Manufacturer’s recommended production setting), (rpm):
- Maximum speed at no load : 2100 to 2200
- Low idle speed : 600 to 800
- Speed at maximum torque : 1200 to 1400
Rated speed, (rpm):
- For PTO use : 2000
- For drawbar use : 2000
1.3 Cylinder & Cylinder Head:
Number : Three
Disposition : Vertical, Inline
Bore/stroke, (mm) : 91.4/127 (apa)
Capacity as specified by the applicant, (cc) : 2500 (apa)
Compression ratio, (apa) : 18.5: 1
Type of cylinder head : Monoblock
Type of cylinder liners : Dry, replaceable
Type of combustion chamber : Re-entrant cavity on piston crown
Arrangement of valves : Overhead, inline
Valve clearance (cold):
- Inlet valve, (mm) : 0.30 / 0.25
- Exhaust valve, (mm) : 0.30 / 0.25
1.4 Fuel System:
Type of fuel feed system : Gravity and force feed
1.4.1 Fuel tank:
Capacity, (l) : 45.0
Location : Above the engine, under the bonnet
Provision for draining of sediments/ water : Not provided, however a water separator is
provided
Make & Material of fuel tank : Sheet Metal
1.4.2 Water Separator:
Make : Hilux
Type : Inverted funnel, gravity separation.
Location : Between fuel tank & fuel feed pump
Capacity (l) : 0.50
1.4.3 Fuel feed pump:
Make : Bosch
Type : Plunger
Model/Group combination No. : FP/KSG22AD 104, F002 A50 038
Provision of sediment bowl : Not provided
Method of drive : Through camshaft of fuel injection pump
1.4.4 Fuel filters:
Make : Bosch, India
Model/Group combination No. : F002 H20 151

Number : Two
Type of elements : Full flow, spin-on, paper element
Capacity, (l) : 0.45 (with element)
1.4.5 Injection pump:
Make : Bosch, Made in India
Model/Group combination No. : F002 A0Z 778, PES3A80D320RS2000
Type : Inline, plunger
Serial number : 076112834
Firing order : 1-2-3 (apa)
Method of drive : Through timing gears
1.4.6 Fuel injectors:
Make : Bosch, Made in India
Holder Number : F002 C70 018
Nozzle Number : DLLA 146P 5514
Type : Multi hole (Five holes)
Manufacturer’s production pressure : 25.0 to 25.8
setting, (MPa)
Injection timing : 14 + 0/-2 degree before TDC
1.4.7 Governor:
Make : Bosch, made in India
Model/Group combination No. : RSV375…1000 A4C 1617R
Type : Mechanical, centrifugal, variable speed
Rated engine speed, (rpm) : 2000
Governed range of engine speed (rpm) : 600 to 2200
1.5 Air Intake system:
1.5.1 Pre-cleaner:
Make : TAFE (apa)
Type : Centrifugal with transparent dust collector.
Location : Above main air cleaner inlet tube.
1.5.2 Air cleaner:
Make : TAFE (apa)
Type : Oil Bath
Location : On RHS of the tractor, under the bonnet
Range of suction pressure at maximum : 3.3 to 3.5
power, (kPa)
Oil capacity, (l) : 0.50
Oil change period : After every 100 hours of operation in both
normal condition and dusty condition.
1.6 Exhaust system:
Make : TAFE Ltd. (Apa)
Type of silencer : Updraft (cylindrical)
Position of silencer outlet with respect to SIP, (mm):
- Forward : 1140
- Transverse : 360 (on LHS)
- Upward : 985
Range of exhaust gas pressure at : 2.1 to 2.7
maximum power, (kPa)
Provision of spark arresting device : None
Provision against entry of rain water : A bend is provided at the top of silencer
1.7 Lubricating system:

Type : Forced feed-cum-splash
Oil sump capacity, (l) : 6.80

Total lub. oil capacity, (l) : 7.30
Oil change period : First change after 100 hours and
subsequently after every 300 hours of
operation.
1.7.2 Filters:
Make : TAFE LTD. (apa)
Type : Full flow, spin-on throw away, paper element.
Number : One
1.7.3 Pump:
Type : Rotary Lobe
Method of drive : Through cam shaft
Pressure release setting, (kPa) : 343 to 448
Minimum permissible pressure, (kPa) : 88
1.8 Cooling system:
Type : Force circulation of water.
Name & brand of coolant : Not Available
Coolant water ratio : Not Available
1.8.1 Details of pump : Centrifugal, semi-open impeller of 69.5 mm
diameter, having six number of vanes and
driven through crankshaft pulley by a 'V'-
belt common to alternator.
1.8.2 Details of fan : Suction type, having seven numbers of
polypropylene blades of 390 mm diameter
and mounted on water pump shaft.
Means of temperature control : Thermostat
Bare radiator capacity, (l) : 2.5
Coolant expansion tank capacity, (l) : 0.9
Total coolant (water) capacity, (l) : 7.9
Radiator cap pressure, (kPa) : 88
1.9 Starting System:
Type : 12V, DC, Electrical
Aid for cold starting : None
Any other device provided for easy : None
starting.
1.10 Electrical System:
1.10.1 Battery:
Make : AMCO
Model : 95D31RMF
Type : Lead acid
Capacity and rating : 12V, 80 Ah at 20 hours discharge rate
Location : Above clutch housing, under the bonnet.
1.10.2 Starter:
Make : Auto-lek
Model : NA
Type : Pre-engaging, solenoid operated
Capacity and rating : 12V, 2.2 kW
Serial number : Not available
1.10.3 Generator:
Make : Lucas TVS
Model : Not available
Type : Alternator
Output rating : 12 V, 38 Amp
Serial number : Not available

Method of drive : Through crankshaft pulley by a cogged 'V'
belt common to water pump.
1.10.4 Voltage regulator : In-built in alternator
1.10.5 Details of lights:

Distance between
Height of the
centre of the beam and
No. & capacity of centre of beam Size of
Description outside edge of tractor
bulbs above ground beam, (mm)
at standard rear track
level, (mm)
setting, (mm)
Front Lights:
- Head lights 2, 12V, 60/55W 1020 120  695
- Parking lights 2, 12V,5W 1330 58 x 48 220
- Turn indicators -cum-
2, 12V, 21W 1330 110 x 48 140
hazard warning lights
Rear lights:
-Stop/Tail light 2, 12V, 21/5W 1340 90 x 75 240
- Turn indicators -cum-
2, 12V, 21W 1340 90 x 75 145
hazard warning lights
Plough light
1, 12V, 55W 1500 125 X 70 350
(on RHS mudguard)
Reflectors (Red) 2 1340 45 x 52 190
Registration plate light 1,12V,5W 1060 85 x15 850
Part of rear combination assembly
1.10.6 Main switch : Key turn type, having three position viz:
OFF, ON & START
1.10.7 Light switch : Combination switch with multifunction.
i) OFF
ii) Parking lights + Dash board light
iii) Head lights (short beam) + (ii)
iv) Head lights (long beam) + (ii)
v) Turn indicator
vi) Horn push button
1.10.8 Horn:
Make : Addon
Type : 2B, Electromagnetically Vibrated diaphragm
Location : In front of radiator, under the bonnet
1.10.9 Fuse box : Contains 05 numbers of fuses of following capacity:
Capacity 25 A 15 A 10 A
No. of fuse 01 03 01
1.10.10 Details of other electrical accessories:
1.10.10.1 Starting safety switch : Starter will not operate unless the main high- low
range shifting lever is in neutral position.
1.10.10.2 Flasher Unit:
Make : BGLI
Capacity:
- Turn signal : 12V, 21W x 2 + 2W x 1
- Hazard signal : 12V, 21W x 4 + 2W x 2
Flashes/min. : 85
1.10.10.3 Seven pin trailer socket : Provided

1.11 Instrument panel details:
i) Engine rpm cum- cumulative digital run hour meter (0 to 30 x100 rpm)
ii) Battery volt meter with coloured zone
iii) Lubricant Oil pressure gauge with coloured zone
iv) Water temperature gauge with coloured zone
v) Fuel level gauge
vi) Battery charging warning indicator
vii) Turn/hazard indicator
viii) Head light long beam ON indicator
ix) Hazard light switch
x) Mobile charging socket
xi) Hand accelerator lever
xii) Steering control wheel
xiii) Horn push button
xv) Rear view mirror
1.12 Transmission System:
1.12.1 Clutch:
Make : AMREP
Type : Dual, dry friction plate
No. of friction plate, (s) : Two
Size, (OD/ID) (mm):
- Transmission : 302  / 197 
- PTO : 254  /172 
Method of operation :
-Transmission : By pressing half clutch pedal half way
-PTO : By pressing same clutch pedal fully
1.12.2 Gear box:
Make : TAFE (apa)
Model /identification mark : Not available
Type : Mechanical sliding mesh with epicyclic gear
reduction unit for Hi-low gear selection unit.
Location of gear shifting levers : In center in front of driving seat
Gear shifting pattern : R 2 4
1 3
Main gear shifting lever Range shifting lever
Location of gear shifting levers : In center, In-front of driving seat
Number of speeds:
- Forward : 08
- Reverse : 02
Oil capacity, (l) : 25.0, Common with differential, rear final drive
and hydraulic system.
Oil changing period : First change after 300 hours and subsequently
after every 900 hours of operation.
1.12.3 Nominal Speed:
Nominal speed at rated engine speed when
Gear No of engine revolutions for one
fitted with 13.6-28 size tyres of 610 mm
Movement No. revolution of driving wheel
radius index, (kmph)
L1 200.04 2.30
L2 136.44 3.37
L3 74.41 6.18
Forward
L4 60.60 7.59
H1 49.97 9.19
H2 34.08 13.50

H3 18.57 24.77
H4 15.15 30.36
Reverse LR 146.78 3.13
HR 36.78 12.49
1.12.4 Differential unit:

Type : Crown wheel & pinion with differential unit
accommodated inside the differential
housing.
Reduction through crown wheel & : 5.571:1 (39/7 T)
bevel pinion
Oil capacity (l) : 25.0 (Common with transmission, rear final
drive and hydraulic system).
Oil changing period : First change after 300 hours and
operation.
Differential lock : Not provided
1.12.5 Rear axle & final drive:
Type : Bevel pinion type
Reduction through final drive : Reduction through crown and bevel pinion,
No separated final reduction is provided.
Oil capacity of final drive, ( l ) : 25.0 (Common with transmission, differential
and hydraulic system).
Oil changing period : First change after 300 hours and
operation.
1.13 Power lift (Hydraulic system):
Make : TAFE
Type : Open center, non-live, ADDC
No. and type of cylinder : One, single acting
Type of linkage lock for transport : Hydraulic response control knob in fully
closed position acts as a transport lock.
1.13.1 Hydraulic pump:
- Make : TAFE
- Type : Scotch yoke (Radial piston pump), Mark-1A
- Location : Inside the transmission housing
- Method of Drive Driven through the counter shaft of gearbox
No. & type of filters : One wire mesh strainer inside transmission
housing.
Hydraulic oil capacity, (l) : 25.0 (Common with transmission, differential
and rear final drive).
Oil change period : First change after 300 hours and
operation.
Provision for external tapping : Provided
Details of control levers : i) Position control lever
ii) Draft control lever
Method of draft sensing : Through top link
1.13.2 Three-point linkage:
As per IS:4468-
As
1997 (Part-I) (Reaffirmed
S.No. Observations measured, Remarks
in October, 2017),
(mm)
(Cat.I / Cat.II), (mm)
1 2 3 4 5
I Upper hitch points:
19.30 to 19.50/ Conforms to Cat. I &
a) Dia of hitch pin hole 19.40/25.82
25.70 to 25.90 II
44.0 (max.) / Conforms to Cat. I &
b) Width of ball 42.8/43.8
51.0 (max.) II
1 2 3 4 5
II Lower hitch points:
22.40 to 22.65 / Conforms to Cat-I &
a) Dia of hitch pin hole 22.62/29.00
28.70 to 29.0 II
34.8 to 35.0 /
b) Width of ball 44.8 Conforms to Cat-II
44.8 to 45.0
III Lateral distance from lower
hitch point to centre line of 359 / 435 364 Does not conform
tractor
Lateral movement of lower 100 (min) /
IV 200 Conforms to Cat. I & II
hitch points 125 (min)
Distance from end of power
take-off to centre of lower 450 to 575 /
V 505 Conforms to Cat. I
hitch point (lower links in 550 to 625
horizontal position)
820 (min) /
VI Transport height 870 Conforms to Cat. I & II
950 (min)
Power range
VII 560(min) / 650 (min) 700 Conforms to Cat. I & II
(without force)
100 (min) /
VIII Leveling adjustment 335 Conforms to Cat. I & II
100 (min)
Lower hitch point tyre 100 (min) /
IX 185 Conforms to Cat. I & II
clearance 100 (min)
200 (max) /
X Lower hitch point height 170 Conforms to Cat. I & II
200 (max)
1.13.3 Linkage geometry dimensions [Refer Fig.-1(a)]:

The following are dimensions observed, corresponding to 610 mm as tyre dynamic radius
index:
Dimension or Setting used
S.No. Parameter Notation
range, (mm) during test, (mm)
1 Length of lower link A 845 845
2 Length of lift arm B 280 280
3 Length of lift rods C 560 560
4 Length of top link D 585 to 805 695
5 Distance of lift rod connection
point from pivot point of lower link.
E 425 425
6 Distance of lower link pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally F 45, forward 45, forward
-Vertically G 120, below 120, below
7 Distance of upper link pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally H 135, behind 135, behind
-Vertically J 270, above 270, above
8 Distance of lift arm pivot point from rear wheel axis:
-Horizontally K 200, forward 200, forward
-Vertically L 230, above 230, above
9 Height of lower hitch points relative to the rear wheel axis:
- In high position M 260 260, above
- In low position N 440 440, below

10 Height of lower link hitch points
when locked in transport Any height within the lift range.
position
Fig. 1(a): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TABLE OF LINKAGE GEOMETRY

1.13.4 Drawbar:
1.13.4.1 Linkage Drawbar [Refer Fig.1 (b)] :
As per IS: 12953-1995
As measured,
Notation (Reaffirmed in October, 2017), Remarks
(Cat. I / Cat. II) (mm) (mm)
A 683  1.5 / 825  1.5 684.0 Conforms to Cat. I
B 75 (min) / 75 (min) 81.0 Conforms to Cat. I & II
C 30 (min) / 30 (min) 30.9 Conforms to Cat. I & II
D 21.79 to 22.0 / 27.79 to 28.0 22.0 Conforms to Cat. I
E 39.0 (min) / 49.0 (min) 52.0 Conforms to Cat. I & II
F 12.0 (min) / 12.0 (min) 12.8 Conforms to Cat. I & II
G 15.0 (min) /15.0 (min) 16.4 Conforms to Cat. I & II
H 25  1 / 25  1 25.1 Conforms to Cat. I & II
J 80  1.5 / 80  1.5 80.2 Conforms to Cat. I & II
No. of holes 7/9 07 Conforms to Cat. I

Fig. 1(b): DIMENSIONAL NOTATION OF LINKAGE DRAWBAR
1.13.4.2 Swinging drawbar : Not provided
1.14 Power take-off shaft:

Type : Type-I, Semi -Independent
Method of engaging : By a hand lever provided on LHS of
operator’s seat.
No. of shaft, (s) : One
PTO speed corresponding to rated : 720
engine speed, (rpm)
Distance behind rear axle, (mm) : 295
Engine to PTO speed ratio : 2.778:1
Whether PTO Shaft is capable of : Yes
transmitting the full power of engine
1.14.1 Specifications of Power Take-off shaft:
As per
Specification IS:4931-1995 (Type-I) As observed Remarks
(Reaffirmed in January, 2019)
Nominal speed, 540  10 540 rpm of PTO Conforms
(rpm) corresponds to 1500
rpm of engine
No. of splines 06 06 Conforms
Direction of rotation Clockwise Clockwise Conforms
Location The position of the centre of the
end of PTO shaft shall be within
Centrally located Conforms
50mm to right or left of the
centre line of the tractor
Dimensions, (mm) [See Fig. 2(a)]:
D 34.79  0.06 34.78 Conforms
d 28.91  0.05 28.88 Conforms
B 29.4  0.1 29.5 Conforms
A (optional) 8.3  0.1 Not available Not applicable
W 8.69 – 0.09
8.53 Conforms
- 0.16
a 7 7 Conforms
b(optional) 25  0.5 Not available Not applicable
c 38 38 Conforms
o
X 30 30 Conforms
B 76 (min) 81 Conforms
h 450 to 675 480 Conforms

Fig.2. (a): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TYPE-I POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT
1.14.2 Power Take-off Master Shield (Type I & II): Not provided
1.15 Towing hitch:
1.15.1 Front:
Type : Clevis
Location : At front bumper
Height above ground level, (mm) : 435 & 650
Type of adjustment : Fixed
Width of clevis, (mm) : 51 / 55
Dia of pin hole, (mm) : 34 / 32
1.15.2 Rear:
Type : Clevis
Location : At the rear of differential housing
Height above ground level, (mm):
- Maximum : 695
- Minimum : 480
No. of position : 06
- Type of adjustment : By changing the position of hitch on its
mounting bracket and by reversing the hitch
Distance of hitch point, (mm):
-From rear axle centre : 420
-From power take-off shaft end : 125
Dia of pin hole, (mm) : 31
Width of clevis, (mm) : 70
1.16 Steering:
Make : Rane
Type : Mechanical, Re-circulating ball and nut type
Location : Above the gear box housing
Method of operation : Manual, by steering control wheel
Diameter of steering control wheel, : 450
(mm)
Lubricant capacity of system (l) : 0.70
Lubricant change period : First change after 100 hours and 500 hours
of operation (if applicable).
1.17.1 Service Brake:
Make : TVS Girling
Type : Mechanical, dry disc brakes
Location : At the end of rear axle shaft
No. of disc(s) : Two (on each wheel side)
2
Area of liners, (cm ) : 909.2 (on each wheel side)
Material of liners : TVS AF 3456 (apa)

Method of operation : Individual or combined pedal operation by
right foot.
1.17.2 Parking Brake:

Type : Pawl and ratchet arrangement for locking
service brakes in position.
Location & Method of operation : Service brake when locked in position by a
hand lever provided on LHS of operator’s
seat acts as a parking brake.
1.18 Wheel Equipment:

1.18.1 Steered Wheel:
Make : MRF Shakti life
Number : Two
Type of tyre : Pneumatic, ribbed
Size : 6.00-16
Ply rating : 8 PR
Maximum permissible loading capacity : 410 as per ITTAC manual
of each tyre at 230 kPa pressure for
road work, (kgf)
Recommended inflation pressure, (kPa) :
- For field work : 200
- For transport : 230
Track width, (mm) : 1315 (std.) & 1505
Method of changing track width : By reversing the wheel.
Make & size of wheel rim : WIL & 4.5E X 16
1.18.2 Drive wheel:
Make : MRF Shakti life
Number : Two
Type of tyre : Pneumatic, traction
Size : 13.6 - 28
Ply rating : 12
Maximum permissible loading capacity : 1230 as per ITTAC manual.
of each tyre at 110 kPa pressure for
road work, (kgf)
Recommended inflation pressure, (kPa):
- For field work : 98
- For transport : 110
Track width, (mm) : 1340 (std.),1440,1540,1580,1670,1780
&1900.
Method of changing track width : By changing the position of discs on rim
lugs and reversing the wheels
Make & size of wheel rim : WIL & W11 x 28
1.18.3 Wheel base, (mm) : 1765 (standard) & 1935 (Optional with
power steering fitment)
Method of changing wheel base, : None
if any, and range
1.19 Operator’s seat:
Make : Harita seating system Ltd.
Type : Cushioned
Type of suspension : Two helical springs
Type of Dampening : Hydraulic shock absorber
Range of adjustment, (mm):
Vertical : Nil

Lateral : Nil
Longitudinal : ± 25
1.20 Provision for safety and comfort of operator:
1.20.1 Conformity with IS: 12343-1998:
Operator’s seat meets the minimum requirements of IS: 12343-1998, (Re-affirmed in January,
2019) except the following:
i) Vertical distance of SIP to foot rest.
1.20.2 Conformity with IS: 6283 (Part-1) – 2006 & IS: 6283 (Part-2) – 2007:
i) Oil lubricant, type & frequency symbol should be provided.
1.20.3 Conformity with IS:8133-1983, except the following:

Location and movement of various controls meets the requirement of IS: 8133- 1983:
(Re-affirmed in January, 2019).
1.20.4 Conformity with IS: 12239 (Part-1)-2018.
Meets the requirements of IS: 12239(Part-1)-2018 ,except the following:
i) Vertical retainness should be provided at both side of clutch pedal.
ii) Provision of spark arrester in the exhaust system.
1.20.5 Conformity with IS:12239 (Part-2)-1999:

i) Provision of master shield has not been provided.
1.20.6 Conformity with IS: 14683 – 1999:
Lighting meets the requirements of IS: 14683 – 1999.
1.20.7 Rear view mirror:
Rear view mirror is provided.
1.21 Labelling of tractor as per IS: 10273:1987:
The Labeling plate riveted on RHS of below dashboard the following information:
Name of Manufacturer : Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Make : TAFE
Model : MF 241 DI
Month & year of Manufacture : 09 20
Chassis Serial Number : MEA8D061JL2310730
Engine Serial Number : S325.1L07303
Maximum PTO Power, kW (hp) : 27.2
Specific fuel consumption, g/kWh : 265
1.22 Ballast Mass, (kg):
As used As recommended for
As used during
Particulars during field test
Haulage test
drawbar test Dry land Puddling
C.I. weight 100 50 50
Front
Water Nil Nil Full cage Nil
C.I. weight 540 270 wheels 270
Rear Water 230 230 230
Additional weight, if any Nil Nil Nil Nil
1.22.1 Standard ballast if any:
Particulars Front Rear
C.I. Weights, (kg) 60 35
Location Front bumper act as standard ballast Rear wheel rim on each side
1.23 Masses:

Mass of the tractor without operator but with
Particulars all the liquid reservoirs full, (kg)
Front Rear Total
With standard ballast as used during
i) 730 1120 1850
drawbar performance test.
ii) With ballast as used during drawbar
875 1865 2740
performance test.
iii) As used during haulage test with trailer
795 1615 2410
hitch, canopy and drawbar.
1.24 Overall dimensions (mm):

Height Ground
Condition Length Width With Without Clearance,
exhaust pipe exhaust pipe (mm)
340 (below
Without Ballast 3320 1700 2195 1705
bell housing)
1.25 Number of external lubricating points:

- Oiling : Nil
- Grease cups : 02
- Grease nipples : 17
1.26 Colour of tractor:
Chassis and engine : Charcoal grey
Sheet metal:
Bonnet & mudguard : MF Red
Rims & discs : Silver
1.27 Optional features:
1.27.1 Steering system:
Make : Danfoss
Type : Hydrostatic, power steering
Location : Above clutch housing
Method of operation : Manually by steering control wheel
Diameter of steering control wheel, : 450
(mm)
Make & type of pump : Danfoss (apa) & Gear
Location & method of drive : Behind the front axle & On RHS of engine driven
through timing gear.
Make, number, type & location of : TAL & two, double acting single connecting & on
hydraulic cylinder LHS & RHS of front axle.
Steering oil capacity, (l) : 1.8
Lubricant change period : Change after every 1200 hours of operation.
1.27.2 Bonnet style & Binnacle : Refer annexure -II & III
1.27.3 Front axle : Refer annexure-IV
2. FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

2.1 Fuel : The High-speed diesel oil supplied by M/s Indian
Oil Corporation Limited having density of 0.836
g/cc at 15C was used.
2.2 Lubricants:
As recommended by the As used during the test
S.No. Particulars
manufacturer

1. Air Cleaner Oil As recommended
SAE 20W40/ TAFE
2. Engine oil As recommended
genuine oil /TAFE engine
3. Gearbox, differential, rear axle, oil (TEO)
final drive and hydraulic system oil Oil originally filled in the
4. Steering gear box oil Servo Transmission tractor was not changed
T-20
5. Grease Servo grease MP Servo Grease MP

3. PTO PERFORMANCE TEST
Date(s) of test : 13.11.2020, 16.11.2020 & 17.11.2020
Tractor run at the Institute prior to start of : 7.4
PTO test (h)
Type of dynamometer bench used : Fuchino ESF 1000 S Eddy Current
3.1 The results of power take-off performance are tabulated in Table-1 and graphically
represented in Fig. 3, 4 and 5.
Table – 1
Speed, (rpm) Fuel consumption Specific
Power
Specific, energy,
(kW) P.T.O. Engine (l/h) (kg/h)
(kg/ kWh) (kWh/l)
a) Maximum power - 2 hours test:
28.2 720 2000 7.80 6.52 0.231 3.62
27.3 720 2000 7.55 6.31 0.231 3.62*
b) Power at rated engine speed (2000 rpm):
28.2 720 2000 7.80 6.52 0.231 3.62
27.3 720 2000 7.55 6.31 0.231 3.62*
c) Power at standard power take-off speed (540  10 rpm):
23.0 540 1500 6.20 5.18 0.225 3.71
21.9 540 1500 5.94 4.97 0.227 3.69*
d) Varying loads at rated engine speed (2000 rpm):
i) Torque corresponding to maximum power available at rated engine speed:
28.2 720 2000 7.80 6.52 0.231 3.62
ii) 85% of the torque obtained in (i):
24.7 741 2058 6.83 5.71 0.231 3.62
iii) 75% of the torque obtained in (ii):
18.7 747 2075 5.33 4.46 0.239 3.51
iv) 50% of the torque obtained in (ii):
12.6 753 2092 4.25 3.55 0.282 2.96
v) 25% of the torque obtained in (ii):
6.5 766 2128 3.03 2.53 0.389 2.15
vi) Unloaded:
1.3 774 2150 2.11 1.76 1.354 0.62
e) Varying loads at standard PTO speed:
i) Torque corresponding to maximum power available at standard PTO speed (540  10
rpm):
23.0 540 1500 6.20 5.18 0.225 3.71
ii) 85% of the torque in (i):
20.2 557 1547 5.36 4.48 0.222 3.77
iii) 75% of the torque obtained in (ii):
15.3 563 1564 4.20 3.51 0.229 3.64
iv) 50% of the torque obtained in (ii):
10.3 569 1581 3.13 2.62 0.254 3.26
v) 25% of the torque obtained in (ii):
5.3 584 1622 2.18 1.82 0.343 2.43
vi) Unloaded:
1.0 596 1656 1.46 1.22 1.220 0.68
*Under High ambient conditions




Natural ambient High ambient
i) -No load maximum engine speed, (rpm) : 2150 2142
ii) -Equivalent crankshaft torque at maximum : 134.6 130.2
power, (Nm)
iii) -Equivalent crankshaft torque at rated 134.6 130.2
engine speed, (Nm)
iv) -Maximum equivalent crankshaft torque, : 150.6 144.2
(Nm)
v) - Engine speed at maximum equivalent : 1200 1253
crankshaft torque, (rpm)
vi) - Backup torque (%) : 11.9≈12 10.8
vii) Smoke level, maximum light absorption : 0.16 --
coefficient, (per meter)
viii) Range of atmospheric conditions:

o
- Temperature, ( C) : 25 to 27 42 to 45
- Pressure, (kPa) : 98.8 to 99.4 99.6 to 100.1
- Relative humidity, (%) : 43 to 50 20 to 24
ix) Maximum temperatures (ºC):

- Engine oil : 114 125
- Coolant (water) : 93 110
- Fuel : 49 65
- Air intake : 38 53
- Exhaust gas : 443 435
x) Pressure at maximum power:

- Intake air, (kPa) : 3.3 to 3.5 3.5
- Exhaust gas, ( kPa) : 2.1 to 2.7 24.3 to 26.5
xi) Consumptions:
- Lub oil, (g/kWh) : -- 0.33
- Coolant (water), (% of total coolant : -- 0.64
capacity)
4. DRAWBAR PERFORMANCE TEST

Date(s) of test : 06.01.2021, 08.01.2021 & 11.01.2021
drawbar performance test, (h)
Type of track : Concrete
Height of drawbar, (mm):
- Without ballast : 580
- With ballast : 500
4.1 The results of drawbar performance test consisting of maximum power and pull with
standard ballast/ with ballast and ten hours test is tabulated in Table - 2. The results of the
tests with ballast are also represented graphically in Fig. 6 & 7.





5. POWER LIFT AND HYDRAULIC PUMP PERFORMANCE TEST

5.1 Date(s) of test : 16.12.2020
hydraulic test, (h)
Pump speed at rated engine speed, : 2000
(rpm)
5.1.1 Hydraulic power test:

Pump delivery rate at minimum pressure : 18.10
and rated engine speed (l/min)
Maximum hydraulic power, (kW) : 4.8
Pump delivery rate at maximum hydraulic : 17.09
power, (l/min)
Pressure at maximum hydraulic power, : 17.0
(MPa)
Sustained pressure of the open relief : 20.0
valve, (MPa)
Tapping point:
a) Relief valve test : External circuit
b) Pump performance test : Pump outlet
Temperature of hydraulic fluid, (C) : 60 to 63
5.1.2 Lifting capacity test:

Maximum
Height of lower Vertical Moment Maximum
corrected Corresponding
hitch point Movement about tilt angle of
force pressure
Test above ground with lifting rear mast from
exerted (MPa)
in down force, axle, vertical
through full
position, (mm) (mm) (kN-m) (degrees)
range, (kN)
At hitch
200 610 14.29 18.0 11.43 --
points
On the
standard 200 605 11.87 18.0 16.74 19
frame
5.1.3 Maintenance of lift load:

Force applied at the frame, (kN) : 10.68
Temperature of hydraulic fluid at the : 60
start of test, (C)
Test data:
Elapsed Time, (minute) 5 10 15 20 25 30
Cumulative drop in height of lift, (mm) 10 15 20 25 30 35

6. BRAKE TEST
6.1 Service brake:
Date of test(s) : 16.10.2020 & 21.10.2020
Maximum attainable speed, (kmph):
- Standard ballasted tractor : 33.4
- With Ballasted (Road work) : 33.4
6.1.1 Cold brake test:

At maximum attainable speed
Standard Braking device control force, (N) 536 493 449 405
2
ballasted Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3.29 2.93 2.76 2.50
Tractor Stopping distance, (m) 13.43 14.68 15.59 17.19
Ballasted Braking device control force, (N) 566 520 4.73 427
2
Tractor Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3.11 2.82 2.72 2.50
(Road work) Stopping distance, (m) 13.58 15.26 15.79 17.19
At 25 kmph travel speed
Standard Braking device control force, (N) 559 508 457 406
2
ballasted Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3013 2.88 2.63 2.50
Ballasted Braking device control force, (N) 587 535 483 431
2
Tractor Mean deceleration, (m/sec ) 3.12 2.90 2.59 2.50
(Road work) Stopping distance, (m) 7.95 8.33 9.31 9.65
6.1.2 Brake fade test:

At maximum attainable speed
Road Braking device control force, (N) 576 539 503 466
2
At 25 kmph travel speed
Road Braking device control force, (N) 593 557 520 484
2
Maximum deviation of tractor from : None

its original course, (m)
Abnormal vibration : None
The brakes were heated by : Self braking
6.2 Parking brake test:

Parked on 18 percent slope Parked on 12 percent slope
Particulars
with trailer of 1.82 tones
Facing up Facing down Facing up Facing down
Braking device control force, (N) 280 289 270 323
Efficacy of parking brake --------------- Effective -----------

7. Noise Measurement
7.1 Noise at bystander’s position:
Date of test : 13.10.2020
Background noise level, dB (A) : 46
Atmospheric conditions:
Temperature, (C) : 32
Pressure, (kPa) : 96.5
Relative humidity, (%) : 62
Wind velocity, (m/s) : 1.4
Test data:
Travelling speed before Noise level, dB (A)
Sr. No. Gear
acceleration, (kmph)
1 L1 1.92 79
2 L2 2.78 79
3 L3 5.14 79
4 L4 6.33 78
5 H1 7.66 78
6 H2 11.18 78
7 H3 20.58 78
8 H4 25.12 80
7.2 Noise at operator’s ear level:

Background noise level, dB (A) : 54
Temperature, (C) : 30
Pressure, (kPa) : 98.6
Relative humidity, (%) : 46
Wind velocity, (m/s) : 1.3
Test data:
Drawbar pull at which the Corresponding
Gear tractor develops the max. travelling speed, Noise level dB (A)
noise level, (kN) (kmph)
L1 15.25 to 15.50 2.17 to 2.10 90
L2 7.54 to 15.30 3.53 to 3.08 90
L3 11.94 to 13.46 6.10 to 5.79 92
*L4 8.31 to 11.72 7.82 to 7.34 92
H1 7.51 to 9.53 9.51 to 9.07 92
* Gear corresponds to the nominal travelling speed nearest to 7.5 kmph.
8. AIR CLEANER OIL PULL-OVER TEST

Date(s) of test : 27.10.2020
o
- Temperature, ( C) : 32 to 38
- Pressure, (kPa) : 97.3 to 97.6
- Relative humidity, (%) : 33 to 45
Mass of oil before test, (g) : 432.3
S. Loss of Oil pull- Engine oil

Position of tractor oil (g) over (%) pressure
No.
i) Tractor parked on level ground 0.3 0.07 Normal
o
ii) Tractor tilted 15 laterally on RHS 0.2 0.05 Normal
o
iii) Tractor tilted 15 laterally on LHS 0.5 0.12 Normal
o
iv) Tractor tilted 15 longitudinally with front end up 0.4 0.09 Normal
o
v) Tractor tilted 15 longitudinally with front end down 0.1 0.02 Normal
Remarks: 1. Engine oil pressure was not measured separately.
9. MECHANICAL VIBRATION MEASUREMENT

Type of test surface : Concrete
Vibration, microns
At load corresponding to
S.No. Measuring points At no load
85 % of max. PTO power
VD HD VD HD
Left 70 82 92 114*
i) Foot rest
Right 67 85 82 148
ii) Steering wheel 55 32 64 48
Back 27 23 32 36
iii) Seat
Bottom 36 21 44 47
Left 55 115* 66 142*
iv) Mudguard
Right 56 158* 63 195*
Left 52 51 57 63
v) Head light
Right 39 50 44 51
vi) Battery base, centre 39 47 42 57
Left 90 121* 95 130*
vii) Tail light
Right 42 104* 59 113*
viii) Plough light 144* 201* 197* 276*
ix) Gear shifting lever 65 44 102* 59
Hand 46 51 73 71
x) Accelerator lever
Foot 42 79 47 97
Left 43 53 52 68
xi) Brake pedal
Right 40 60 53 78
xii) Clutch pedal 36 64 40 96
xiii) Main hydraulic control lever 35 26 44 33
xiv) PTO engaging lever 49 36 51 43
xv) Differential lock lever NA NA NA NA
10.0 TURNING ABILITY

10.1.1 With Standard Fitment:
Minimum turning diameter, (m) Minimum clearance diameter, (m)
Characteristics
LHS RHS LHS RHS
Brakes released 6.22 6.14 6.86 6.79
Brake applied 5.59 5.46 6.32 6.19
10.1.2 With Optional fitment (Power steering) :
Brakes released 7.24 7.27 7.74 7.77
Brake applied 6.37 6.39 6.87 6.89
10.1.2 Steering Effort (N):
Steering type Clock wise, (Avg.) Anti-Clockwise, (Avg.)
Mechanical steering 71 77
Hydrostatic, power steering 79 86
11. HAULAGE TEST
Two wheel Four wheel
Type of trailer:
(Single axle) (Double axle)
Gross mass of trailer, (tonnes) : 5.0 5.0
Height of trailer hitch above ground : 0.58 0.60
level, (mm)
Gear used during the test for : H-4 H-4
negotiating slopes upto 8%
Average travel speed, (kmph) : 31.82 32.31
Average fuel consumption:
- (l/h) : 4.81 4.77 to 5.00
- (ml/km/tonne) : 30.22 29.50 to 30.95
Average distance traveled per litre of : 6.62 6.46 to 6.78
fuel consumption, (km)
General observations:
Effectiveness of brakes : Effective Effective
Maneuverability of tractor-trailer : Satisfactory Satisfactory
combination
12. FIELD TEST

12.1 The major breakdowns were not observed in the field test during initial commercial testing
of this tractor model having test report No. T- 1024/1548/2016 released on April, 2016).
So, as per the provision as laid down in clause 7.2 of IS: 12207- 2019, the field test during
the batch testing of this tractor model was not conducted.
13. COMPONENTS / ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

The engine and other assemblies were dismantled after 86.5 hours of tractor operation at this
Institute.
13.1 Engine:
13.1.1 Cylinder bore:
Cylinder bore diameter, (mm) Max.
Cylinder Top position Middle position Bottom position permissible
No. Thrust Non-thrust Thrust Non-thrust Thrust Non-thrust wear limit,
side side side side side side (mm)
1. 91.496 91.494 91.484 91.489 91.488 91.487
2. 91.501 91.494 91.500 91.493 91.492 91.495 91.86
3. 91.493 91.487 91.484 91.485 91.494 91.486
13.1.2 Piston:
Piston diameter, (mm) Clearance between
Top (above top Max. permissible piston to cylinder liner at
At skirt wear limit
Piston compression ring) the skirt, (mm)
of piston diameter As Max.
No. Non- Non- at skirt, (mm)
Thrust Thrust measured permissible
thrust thrust wear limit,
side side
side side (mm)
1 90.767 90.632 91.341 91.058 Piston to be 0.155
discarded when ring
2 90.773 90.640 91.345 91.064 0.156
groove clearance 0.25
90.770 90.630 91.340 exceed 0.25 mm
3. 91.051 0.153
with new ring
** Not measured due to piston design features.

13.1.3 Ring end gap:
Ring end gap, (mm)
Maximum
Cylinder No.1 Cylinder No.2 Cylinder No. 3 Permissible
Rings
Bottom
Bottom
Bottom
Middle
Middle
Middle
wear limit,
Top
Top
Top
(mm)
1st Comp. ring 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.40 0.40 0.40 1.5
nd
2 Comp. ring 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.5
Oil ring 0.40 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 2.0
13.1.4 Ring side clearance:

Ring side clearance, (mm) Max. Permissible
Rings
Piston-I Piston-II Piston-III clearance limit, (mm)
st
1 Compression ring --Tapered-- 0.25
nd
2 Compression ring 0.058 0.057 0.055 0.25
Oil ring 0.052 0.054 0.050 0.25
13.1.5 Main bearings:

Max. Permissible clearance limit, (mm)
Bearing Diametrical Crankshaft end
Diametrical Crankshaft end
No. Clearance, (mm) float, (mm)
clearance float
1. 0.084 to 0.086
2. 0.090 to 0.099
0.25 0.25 0.75
3. 0.098 to 0.105
4. 0.081 to 0.083
13.1.6 Big end bearings:
Bearing Clearance, (mm) Max. Permissible clearance limit, (mm)
No. Diametrical Axial Diametrical Axial
1. 0.086 to 0.103 0.25
2. 0.092 to 0.085 0.30 0.50 0.75
3. 0.088 to 0.102 0.25
13.1.7 Valve, guides and timing gears: Observation
Any marked sign of overheating of : None
valves
Pitting of seat/faces of valves : None
Any visual damage to the teeth of : None
timing gears
Spring Rate, (N/mm):
Intake valve spring : 12.18 to 13.45 Against the discard limit of
Exhaust valve spring : 12.03 to 13.13 9.81 N/mm
Clearance between valve guide and valve stem, (mm):
Intake valve : 0.075 to 0.088 Against the discard limit of
Exhaust valve : 0.082 to 0.086 0.17 mm
13.2 Clutch: Observation
Any marked wear on clutch friction : None
plate(s)
Condition of clutch release bearing : Normal
Condition of pilot bearing : Normal
Condition of springs and release levers : Normal
Presence of oil in clutch housing : None
Any marks on fly wheel/pressure plate : None

Overall thickness of clutch plate, (mm):
-Transmission : 9.61 to 9.79
-PTO : 8.01 to 8.08
Height of lining over rivet head, (mm):
-Transmission : 1.63 to 1.79 Against discard limit of
-PTO : 1.50 to 1.68 wear up to rivet head
13.3 Transmission gears:

Any visual damage, pitting & chipping : None
of any transmission gear teeth
Backlash between crown wheel and : 0.21 Against discard limit of
Pinion, (mm) 0.50 mm
13.4 Brakes:
Initial specified Measured Measured Minimum permissible
thickness of thickness of brake height of brake depth of oil groove of
Description brake lining, lining after test, lining over rivet brake lining, (mm)
(mm) (mm) head, (mm)
Left 6.30 12.32 to 12.49 1.34 to 1.72 Wear up to rivet
Right 6.30 12.32 to 12.56 1.30 to 1.62 head
13.5 Front axle: Observations
Any marked wear of king pins : None
Any marked wear of king pin bushes : None
Clearance between king pin and bushes, : 0.133 to 0.168 Against the discard
(mm) limit of 0.50 mm
Condition of bearings for stub axles : Normal
Condition of king pin bearings : Normal
Condition of seals for stub axles and king : Normal
pins
Clearance between centre pin and bushes, : 0.078 to 0.092 Against the discard
(mm) limit of 1.25 mm
13.6 Steering system:

Visual condition of the components : Normal
of complete steering assembly
13.7 Starter motor & Alternator:
Presence of soil/oil in housing : None
Condition of bearings and other : Normal
Components
14. ADJUSTMENTS, DEFECTS, BREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS

Tractor run
S. No. Adjustments/Defects/Breakdowns and Repairs
hours
-None-

15. COMPARISON OF SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF
PREVIOUS SAMPLE (TEST REPORT No. T- 1024/1548/2016) released on April, 2016 AND
PRESENT SAMPLE
15.1 Specification: Previous sample Present sample
15.1.1 Tractor:
Make : TAFE
Model : MF 241 DI
15.1.2 Engine:
Make : SIMPSON & Co. Limited
Model : T III A S325.1 –F2
Bore/Stroke, (mm) : 91.4/127
Specified cubic capacity, (cc) (apa) : 2500
Rated engine speed, (rpm) : 2000

15.1.2.1 Fuel system:
Make & model of fuel feed pump : Bosch, India & Bosch, India &
FP/KSG22AD45 / FP/KSG22AD104 /
2 9440 030 030 F002 A50 038
Make & model of fuel filters : Bosch, Made in India &
F 002 H20 151
Make and model of fuel injection pump : Bosch, India &
F 002 A0Z 778
Make & model of fuel injectors : Bosch, Made in India &
F 002 C7 0018,
DSL A 146 P 5514
Type of injector : Multi holes (five holes)
Manufacturer’s production pressure :
25.0 to 25.8
setting, (MPa)
Injection timing : 14 + 0/-2 degree before TDC
Make & model of governor : Bosch & RSV375…1000 A4C 1617R
15.1.2.2 Lubricating system:
Total lubricating oil capacity, (l) : 6.70 7.30

15.1.3 Transmission:
15.1.3.1 Clutch:
Type of clutch plate : Dual, dry friction clutch plate
Size, OD/ID, (mm): -Transmission : 302 / 195  302  / 197 
-PTO : 254 / 172  254  /172 
15.1.3.2 Gear Box:
No. of speeds:
- Forward : 08 08
- Reverse : 02 02
Range of speed, (kmph) :
- Forward : 2.29 to 29.95 2.30 to 30.38
- Reverse : 3.08 to 12.27 3.13 to 12.49
15.1.4 Service Brake

Make : TVS Girling
Type : Mechanical, dry disc brakes
No. of friction disc : Two (on each wheel side)
2
Area of liners, (cm ) : 916.9 (on each 909.2 (on each wheel
wheel side) side)

15.1.5 Wheel equipment: Previous sample Present sample
Make & Size of tyres:
- Front : Good Year & MRF Shakti life &
6.00 -16, 8PR 6.00-16, 8PR
- Rear : Good Year & MRF, shakti &
13.6-28,12 PR 13.6-28-12PR
Standard Track width, (mm):
- Front : 1330 1315
- Rear : 1335 1340
15.1.5.1 Wheel base, (mm) : 1765 1765
15.1.6 Overall dimensions, (mm):
- Length : 3320 3320
- Width : 1700 1700
-Height : 2190 2195
- Ground clearance, (mm) 335 (below gears box
: 340 (below gears
housing) box housing)
15.1.7 Operational mass of tractor (kg), standard ballast:
- Front : 730 730
- Rear : 1120 1120
- Total : 1850 1850
15.1.8 Conformity with following IS: Previous sample Present sample
i) Guide lines for declaration of power and specific : Conformed Conforms
fuel consumption and labeling of agricultural
tractors (First revision) [IS 10273:1987
(Reaffirmed in January,2019)].
ii) Agricultural tractors – Rear mounted power take- : Conformed Conforms
off - Types 1, 2 and 3 (third revision) [IS: 4931-
1995 (Reaffirmed in January,2019)].
iii) Agricultural wheeled tractors - Rear mounted : Did not conform Does not
three-point linkage: Part 1 Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 conform
(fourth revision) [IS 4468(Part-I):1997/ISO 730-
1:1994 (Reaffirmed in Oct.,2017)].
iv) Drawbar for agricultural tractors – Link type [IS : Conformed Conforms
12953:1990 (Reaffirmed in Oct.,2017)].
v) Agricultural tractors - Operator’s seat technical : Did not conform Does not
requirement [IS 12343 –1998 (First revision) conform
(Reaffirmed in January,2019).
vi) Guide for safety & comfort of operator of : Did not conform Does not
agricultural tractors: Part 1 General requirements conform
(first revision): [IS 12239 (PT-1) 2018/ISO 4254-
1:2013.
vii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Did not conform Does not
forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment – conform
Symbols for operator controls and other displays
[IS: 6283 (Part-1 & Part-2) –2006 & 2007.
(Reaffirmed in January,2019)]/ ISO 3767-
2:1991)].
viii) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and : Did not conform Does not
forestry – Technical means for ensuring safety conform
Part 2: Tractors (first revision) (IS 12239 (PT-2)
1999) (Reaffirmed in January,2019)].
ix) Guide lines for location and operation of operator : Conformed Conforms
controls on agricultural tractors and machinery (first
revision) (IS: 8133 – 1983) (Reaffirmed in
January,2019)].
x) Agricultural Tractor & Machinery Lighting device for : Did not conform Conforms
travel on public roads (IS: 14683-1999) (Reaffirmed
in January,2019)].
15.2 Performance Characteristics: Previous sample Present sample
15.2.1 PTO Performance:
Maximum Power, (kW) : 28.3 28.2
Power at Rated engine speed, (kW) : 28.3 28.2
Specific fuel consumption corresponding to :
241 231
maximum power, (g/kWh)
Maximum equivalent crankshaft torque, (Nm) : 154.1 153
Back up torque, (%) : 14.2 12.0
Maximum temperatures (degree):
Engine oil : 128 125
Coolant : 108 110
Lub oil consumption, (g/kWh) : 0.30 0.33
15.2.2 Drawbar performance:
Maximum power with standard ballasted : 25.6 24.4
tractor, (kW)
Maximum pull with standard ballasted Tractor, kN) : 15.74 15.77
Maximum transmission oil temperature (°C) : 89 83
15.2.3 Hydraulic performance:
Hydraulic pump discharge at minimum : 18.0 18.1
pressure and rated engine speed (l/min.)
Maximum hydraulic power, (kW) : 4.0 4.8
Sustained pressure of the open relief valve, (MPa) : 19.5 20.0
Maximum lifting capacity, (kN):
- At the hitch point : 13.78 14.29
- At the standard frame : 10.46 11.87
Total drop in height of lift during load : 22 35
maintenance test, (mm)
15.2.4 Brake performance test at 25 kmph speed (max).
With rear wheel brake system in engaged condition:
Parameters Cold Hot Cold Hot
Maximum Stopping distance, (m) 6.53 7.13 7.95 8.23
Maximum force exerted on the brake Pedal effort
required to achieve deceleration of 2.5 m/sq sec, : 251 to 353 431 to 484
(N)
Weather parking brake is effective at a force of
: Effective Effective
600N at foot pedal (s) or 400 N at hand lever
15.2.5 Noise measurement:
- Maximum noise at bystanders’ position, dB(A) : 82 80
- Maximum noise at operator’s ear level dB(A) : 94 92
15.2.6 Mechanical vibration:
Maximum amplitude of vibration at (microns):
- Foot rest – LHS & RHS : 180 & 190 114 & 148
- Steering wheel : 120 64
-Driver’s seat, (driver in seat): : 30 47
15.2.7 Haulage Test: 2-wheel 4-wheel 2-wheel 4-wheel
trailer trailer trailer trailer
-Gross mass of trailer, (ton) : 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
- Average speed, (kmph) : 26.51 to 27.57 to 30.22 29.50
27.75 27.75 to
30.95
-Average distance traveled per litre of fuel : 6.46 6.90 6.62 6.46
consumed, (km) to to to
7.52 7.38 6.78
- Average fuel consumption, (cc/km/ton) : 26.60 27.07 29.50
to to 30.22 to
30.94 29.01 30.95
15.3 Qualifying performance (comparable limit) for batch model in comparison to ICT
model (please refer Clause 7.6 of IS: 12207-2019):
Requirements Whether
As observed meets
as per IS: 12207-2019
the
S. No. Characteristic Previous Present
require-
Column 4 of Table-1 Clause 7.6 sample sample ment
(Yes/No)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a) Maximum drawbar pull
with ballast Minimum 70% of static
corresponding to 15 mass with ballast
23.51 23.32 Yes
percent wheel slip, (kN)
b) Maximum drawbar pull
with standard ballast Minimum 70% of static
corresponding to 15 mass of tractor without
15.74 15.77 Yes
percent wheel slip, (kN) ballast
Minimum 80 % of PTO The
c) Maximum drawbar
power as referred in Sl No. performanc
power with standard i) a) of PTO performance in e shall be
ballast, (kW). case of tractors having within 7.5%
total static mass > 1500 kg of ICT or
Minimum 75 % of PTO
limit
power as referred in Sl No.
i) a) of PTO performance in specified
case of light weight tractors under 25.6 24.4 Yes
having ≤1500 kg total Column 3
static mass of tractor whichever is
Minimum 75 % of the higher
engine power as referred in
Sl No. i) a) of engine
performance in case of
tractors which do not have
a PTO shaft.
d) Maximum transmission The declared value
o should not exceed the
oil temperature ( C) 89 83 Yes
maximum value specified
by oil company
15.3.2 Hydraulic performance:
a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
1) At hitch points Tolerance of ± 10% The 13.78 14.29 Yes
2) With the The lift capacity performance
should at least be 24 shall be
standard frame
kg/PTO kW. And it within 7.5%
should be 21.5 of ICT or
kg/engine kW where limit 10.46 11.87 Yes
the tractor is not specified
provided with a PTO under
shaft Column 3
b) Maximum drop in the whichever is
height of the point of higher
application of the force The observed value
after each 5 minutes should not exceed 50 22 35 Yes
interval for a total mm
duration of 30 minute,
(mm)

15.4 Salient Observations:

15.4.1 Laboratory test:
Previous Sample Present Sample
15.4.1.1 PTO Performance Test:
i) The maximum power was observed as i) The maximum power was observed
28.3 kW against the declaration of 27.2 as 28.2 kW against the declaration of
kW, which meets the requirement of IS: 27.2 kW, which meets the
12207-2014 with regard to tolerance requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with
limit. regard to tolerance limit.
ii) The specific fuel consumption ii) The specific fuel consumption
corresponding to maximum power was corresponding to maximum power in
measured as 241 g/kWh against the was recorded as 231 g/kWh against
declaration of 265 g/kWh, which was the declaration of 265 g/kWh, which
considered on lower side as per meets the requirement of IS: 12207-
declaration. Which is not within the 2019 with regard to tolerance limit.
tolerance limit of IS: 12207-2014.
iii) The maximum equivalent crankshaft iii) The maximum equivalent crankshaft
torque was recorded as 154.1 Nm torque was recorded as 150.6 Nm
against the declaration of 155 Nm, which against the declaration of 155 Nm,
meets the requirement of IS: 12207-2014 which meets the requirement of IS:
with regard to tolerance limit. 12207-2019 with regard to tolerance
limit.
iv) The backup torque was recorded as 14.2 %. iv) The backup torque is 12.0%.
15.4.1.2 Drawbar Performance Test:

i) Maximum drawbar pull with i) Maximum drawbar pull with standard
standard ballast corresponding to ballast corresponding to 15 percent
15 percent wheel slip, (kN) was wheel slip, (kN) was recorded as
recorded as 15.74 kN against the 15.77 kN against the minimum
minimum requirement of 11.79 kN, requirement of 12.7 kN, which meet
which meet the minimum the minimum requirement of IS:
requirement of IS: 12207-2014. 12207-2019.
ii) Maximum drawbar power with ii) Maximum drawbar power with
standard ballast was recorded as standard ballast was recorded as 24.4
25.6 kW against the minimum kW against the minimum requirement
requirement of 22.6 kW, which of 22.6 kW, which meets the
meets the minimum requirement of minimum requirement of IS: 12207-
IS: 12207-2014. 2019.
iii) During 10-hour drawbar test, iii) During ten hours drawbar
creeping of LHS and RHS rear tyre performance test under ballasted
over the rims was observed as 75 & condition, creeping of LHS & RHS
90 mm respectively, which was
tyre over the rim were observed as 15
considered on higher side. This
should be looked into for necessary mm & 05 mm. this should be looked
corrective action. into for necessary corrective action.
15.4.1.3 Hydraulic Performance Test:

i) Maximum lifting capacity throughout i) Maximum lifting capacity throughout
the range of lift at hitch point and the range of lift at hitch point and
standard frame was recorded as standard frame was recorded as
13.78 kN & 10.46 kN respectively 14.29 kN & 11.87 kN respectively
against the declaration of 14.0 kN & against the re-declaration of 14.0 kN
14.5 kN respectively, which meets & 14.5 kN respectively, which meets
the evaluative requirement of IS: the evaluative requirement of IS:
12207-2014. 12207-2019.

15.5 Adequacy of literature:

Following literatures has been supplied with the tractor for reference during the test.
a) Operator’s manual a) Operator’s manual
b) Spare part’s catalogue b) Spare part’s catalogue
c) Service manual c) Service manual
16. SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS, COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

16.1 On the basis of test conducted the performance results have been summarized as evaluative
(mandatory) / Non-evaluative (Non-mandatory) parameters applicable for qualifying Minimum
Performance criteria as per Clause-4 (Table-1) of IS: 12207-2019 for acceptance of the tractor
for the purpose of subsidies/NABARD financing are summarized as under:
Values Whether
Category declared by meets
the
(Evaluative As the
Sl. No. Characteristic / Non-
Requirements applicant/
as per IS: 12207-2019 (D) observed require-
Evaluative) Requirement ments
(R) (Yes/No)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.1 PTO Performance:
a) Maximum power Declared value to be achieved
under 2 h test, with a tolerance of: ±5% for
(kW) (Natural Evaluative PTO power and or engine
power >26 kW. ±10% for PTO 27.2 (D) 28.2 Yes
ambient condition)
power and or engine  26 kW.
b) Power at rated Non-
-do- 27.2 (D) 28.2 Yes
engine speed, (kW) Evaluative
c) Specific fuel
consumption
corresponding to Evaluative + 10% max. 265 (D) 231 Yes
maximum power,
(g/kWh)
d) Maximum equivalent
Non-
crankshaft torque,
Evaluative  8% 155 (D) 150.6 Yes
(Nm)
e) Back-up torque, 12% (D)
percent Evaluative 12 percent 12% (R) 12.0 Yes
Minimum
f) Maximum operating temperature, (OC)
The declared value should
not exceed the max. value
specified by the oil company 125
1) Engine oil Evaluative 132 (D) Yes
and the observed value under
high ambient condition should
not exceed the declaration.
The declared value should
not exceed the boiling
temperature of coolant under
2) Coolant Evaluative the pressurized or otherwise 112 (D) 110 Yes
and the observed value under
high ambient condition should
not exceed the declaration.
g) Engine oil Not exceeding 1% of SFC at 1% of SFC
consumption, Evaluative max. power under High 0.33 Yes
2.31 (R)
(g/kWh) ambient conditions.
Maximum light absorption
3.25 per
coefficient of 3.25 per meter 0.16
-1
or equivalent BOSCH No. 5.2
meter
h) Smoke level, m Evaluative per Yes
or 75 Hatridge value (As per Maximum
meter
CMVR). (R)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a) Max. drawbar pull Minimum 70% of static 18.62
with ballasted mass of tractor with ballast. (D)
Non-
corresponding to 23.32 Yes
Evaluative 18.81 (R)
15 percent wheel Minimum
slip, (kN)
b) Max. drawbar pull Minimum 70% of static
13.00 (D)
with standard mass of tractor without
ballasted as the ballast or with standard
case may be Evaluative ballast, as the case may 15.77 Yes
corresponding to be. 12.70 (R)
Minimum
15 percent wheel
slip, (kN)
c) Maximum drawbar Minimum 80 % of PTO
power with Evaluative power as referred in Sl No. i)
standard ballast, a) of PTO performance in
22.0 (D)
(kW). case of tractors having total
static mass > 1500 kg 24.4 Yes
Minimum 75 % of PTO
power as referred in Sl No. i) 22.6 (R)
a) of PTO performance in Minimum
case of light weight tractors
having ≤1500 kg total static
mass of tractor Minimum 75
% of the engine power as
referred in Sl No. i) a) of
engine performance in case
of tractors which do not have
a PTO shaft.
Maximum The declared value should
transmission oil not exceed the maximum
d) Evaluative 132 (D) 83 Yes
temperature (oC) value specified by oil
company
16.1.3 Power lift and hydraulic pump performance:
a) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift, (kN):
At hitch
1) Evaluative Tolerance of ± 10% 14.0 (D) 14.29 Yes
points
The lift capacity should at 14.5 (D)
least be 24 kg/PTO kW.
With the
and it should be 21.5
2) standard Evaluative 6.64 11.87 Yes
kg/engine kW where the
frame (R)
tractor is not provided
Minimum
with a PTO shaft.
b) Maximum drop in
the height of the
point of application
The observed value
of the force after Non- 50 (D)
should not exceed 50 35 Yes
each 5 minutes Evaluative Maximum
mm
interval for a total
duration of 30
Minutes, (mm)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.4 Brake performance at 25 kmph:
a) Maximum stopping distance at a force, equal to or less than 600 N on brake pedal with unballast,
(m):
1) Cold brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 7.95 Yes
2) Hot brake Evaluative 10 10 (R) 8.23 Yes
b) Maximum force exerted on the 431
600 (R)
brake pedal to achieve a Evaluative 600 to Yes
2 Maximum
deceleration of 2.5 m/s (N) 484
c) Whether parking brake is effective
at a force of 600 N at foot pedal (s) Evaluative Yes / No Yes Yes Yes
or 400 N at hand lever, N
16.1.5 Noise measurement:
a) Maximum ambient noise As per
Evaluative 88 (R) 80 Yes
emitted by the tractor dB(A) CMVR
b) Maximum noise at operator’s As per 96 (R)
Evaluative 92 Yes
ear level dB(A) CMVR
16.1.6 Amplitude of mechanical vibrations at:
1) Left foot rest 114 No
100
2) Right foot rest Non 148 No
microns 100(R)
3) Seat (with driver seated) Evaluative 47 Yes
(max)
4) Steering wheel 64 Yes
16.1.7 Air cleaner Oil Pull-Over: (*)
Maximum air cleaner oil pull 0.25%
over, (%) Evaluative NA 0.12 Yes
(Maximum)
16.1.8 Haulage requirements:
a) Gross mass of the trailers, (tones):
Two wheels Non- -- 5.0 (D) 5.0 Yes
Four wheels Evaluative -- 5.0 (D) 5.0 Yes
b) Distance travelled / liter of fuel consumption, (km/l):
Two wheels -- 4.8 to 6.5 (D) 6.62 No
Non-
Four wheels 4.8 to 6.5 (D) 6.46 to
Evaluative -- No
6.78
c) Fuel consumption (ml/km/tonne):
Two wheels Non- -- 25 to 30 (D) 30.22 Yes
Four wheels Evaluative -- 25 to 30 (D) 29.50 to 30.95 No
16.1.9 Wetland cultivation (Puddling Operation):

Sealing for the The identified
No ingress of
following Evaluative assemblies should water and / or mud
assemblies: essentially meet the
requirement of IS: was observed
Clutch There during ICT test
1) assembly
-do- 11082. No water
should vide test report no.
ingress in the
Brake be no T-1024/1548/2016
2) housings
-do- identified assembly
ingress (April,2016). So,
given in column-2.
Front axle of water as per the Yes
3) hubs
-do- If tractor does not
and/or
meet the provision as laid
4) Engine oil -do- mud
requirements of
(R)
down in clause
wetland cultivation, it 7.2 of IS: 12207-
Transmission may be 2019, test was
5) -do- recommended for
oil not conducted.
dry land operation
only.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16.1.10 Safety features:
a) Guards against moving Belt drives, pulleys, silencer, Meets the
and hot parts Evaluative hydraulic pipes (As per IS 12239 requirement Yes
(Part2)
b) Lighting arrangement Meets the
Evaluative As per CMVR Yes
requirement
c) Seating requirements Should meet the requirements of Does not
(Tractors having more Non- IS: 12343 (As amended from time Meets the
than 1150 mm rear Evaluative to time) requirement No
track width)
d) Technical requirements Should meet the requirements of Meets the
for PTO shaft Evaluative IS: 4931 (As amended from time requirement Yes
to time)
e) Dimensions of three- Should meet the requirements of Does not
Non- IS: 4468 (Part-I) (As amended
point linkage Evaluative
Meets the
from time to time) No
requirement
f) Specifications of Should meet the requirements of Meets the
linkage Evaluative IS: 12953 (As amended from time requirement Yes
to time)
g) Swinging drawbar Should meet the requirement of Not
Not
(wherever fitted) Evaluative IS: 12362 (Part 3) (As amended applic
from time to time)
provided -able
h) 1) Maximum Evaluative Should not exceed 12.49 kmph
travelling speed 20 Kmph Meets the
at rated engine requirement Yes
speed in reverse
gears, Kmph
2) Audible warning Evaluative As soon as the travelling speed in Not Not
signal on tractor reverse gear reaches to 20 kmph, an provided applic
audible warning signal on tractor shall
be activated. The safety aspects about
able
the operation of shuttle technology
shall be brought in operation and
manufacturer /dealer shall ensure the
training on this aspect to operator
before the delivery of tractor.
16.1.11 Labelling of tractors (Provision of labelling plate):
1) Make Evaluative Should conform to the TAFE Yes
2) Model Evaluative requirements of CMVR MF 241 DI Yes
along with maximum
Month & Year of
3) Evaluative PTO Power in kW and 09 20 Yes
manufacture year of manufacture in
4) Engine number Evaluative numerical form. S325.1L07303 Yes
5) Chassis number Evaluative MM YY MEA8D061JL2310730 Yes
Maximum PTO
6) Evaluative Digit 01 – 12 in box No.1 27.2 Yes
power, (kW) for MM will represent the
7) Specific fuel months and next two
consumption, digits in box No.2 for YY
(g/kWh)
Evaluative 265 Yes
will represent the year of
Manufacturing.
16.1.12 Discard limit for:
(a) Cylinder bore To be
Evaluative specified by 91.86 (D) 91.484 to 91.501 Yes
diameter, (mm)
(b) Clearance between the
Non- manufacturer 0.25 with
piston & cylinder liner 0.153 to 0.156 Yes
Evaluative and new rings (D)
at skirt, (mm)
supported by Piston is discarded
(c) Piston diameter at skirt, Non-
the printed when the ring
mm Evaluative
literature groove clearance 91.340 to 91.345 Yes
exceeds 0.25mm
with new ring.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(d) Ring end gap (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 1.50 0.35 to 0.45 Yes
- 2nd comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 1.50 0.90 to 0.95 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 2.00 0.40 to 0.45 Yes
(e) Ring groove clearance (mm):
- Top comp. ring. -do- 0.25 (D) Tapered Yes
- 2nd comp. ring. Evaluative -do- 0.25 (D) 0.055 to 0.058 Yes
- Oil ring. -do- 0.25 (D) 0.050 to 0.054 Yes
(f) Clearance of main bearings (mm):
- Diametrical 0.25 (D)
Evaluative 0.081 to 0.105 Yes
clearance -do-
- Crankshaft end float Evaluative 0.75 (D) 0.25 Yes
(g) Clearance of big end bearings, (mm):
- Diametrical Evaluative -do- 0.50 (D) 0.085 to 0.103 Yes
- Axial Evaluative -do- 0.75 (D) 0.25 to 0.30 Yes
(h) Clearance between king Non- -do-
pin and bush, (mm) 0.50 (D) 0.133 to 0.168 Yes
Evaluative
(i) Clearance between centre Non- -do-
pin and bush, (mm) 1.25 (D) 0.078 to 0.092 Yes
Evaluative
16.1.13 Literature (Submission to test agency)
(a) Operator manual Evaluative
Provided /
Provided Provided Yes
(b) Parts Catalogue Evaluative
Not Provided Provided Yes
Workshop/
(c) Evaluative Provided Provided Provided Yes
Service manual
16.1.14 Fitment of Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS):
For tractor having more Evaluative ROPS should meet the
Not
than 1150 mm rear track requirement of IS:1182 or
Not fitted appli-
width OECD code or equivalent cable
International Standard
16.1.15 Standard Accessories Evaluative Trailer hitch, front tow hook,
linkage drawbar should be Provided Yes
provided with tractor
16.1.16 Accessories (optional) Non Ballast weight, if fitted,
Evaluative should meet the
Provided Yes
requirement of CMVR
16.2 CATEGORY OF BREAKDOWNS / DEFECTS (As per clause 5.0 of IS:12207-2019):

Category
Whether meets
Sl. No. Category of (Evaluative / Requirements As
the Requirem-
breakdowns Non- as per IS: 12207-2019 observed ents (Yes/No.)
Evaluative)
1. Critical Evaluative No critical breakdown None Yes
Not more than one and
2. Major Evaluative neither of them should be None Yes
repetitive in nature
Not more than three and
3. Minor Evaluative frequency of each should not None Yes
be more than two.
In no case, the total number
of breakdowns should exceed
4. Total breakdowns Evaluative four, that is, (1 major + 3 None Yes
minor) or 4 minor
breakdowns.

16.3 Salient Observations:
16.3.1 Laboratory tests:
16.3.1.1 PTO Performance Test:
i) The maximum power in case of previous & present sample were observed as 28.3
& 28.2 kW respectively, against the declaration of 27.2 kW, which meets the
requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with regard to tolerance limit.
ii) The specific fuel consumption corresponding to maximum power in case of
previous & present sample was recorded as 241 & 231 g/kWh against respectively
the declaration of 265 g/kWh, which meets the requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with
regard to tolerance limit.
iii) The maximum equivalent crankshaft torque in case of previous & present sample
were recorded as 154.1 & 150.6 Nm against the declaration of 155 Nm, which
meets the requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with regard to tolerance limit.
iv) The backup torque was observed as 12.0 % and meets the evaluative requirement
of IS: 12207-2019.
16.3.1.2 Drawbar performance test:

i) Maximum drawbar pull in case of previous & present sample with standard ballast
corresponding to 15 percent wheel slip, (kN) was recorded as 15.74 kN & 15.77 kN
respectively against the minimum requirement of 12.70 kN, which meets the
requirement of IS: 12207-2019 with regard to tolerance limit.
ii) Maximum drawbar power in case of previous & present sample under standard
ballasted condition was recorded as 25.6 kW & 24.4 kW respectively against the
minimum requirement of 22.6 kW in case of present sample which meets the
minimum requirement of IS: 12207-2019.
16.3.1.3 Hydraulic performance test:

i) Maximum lifting capacity throughout the range of lift at hitch point and standard
frame was recorded as 14.29 kN & 11.87 kN respectively against the declaration of
14.0 kN & 14.5 kN respectively, which meets the requirement of IS: 12207-2019
with regard to tolerance limit.
16.3.1.4 Three-point linkage:
i) The lateral distance from lower hitch point to centre line of tractor does not meets
the requirement of IS: 4468 (Part-1)-1997. This should be looked into for necessary
corrective action.
16.4 Maintenance / Service Problems:
No noticeable maintenance or service problem was observed during the test.
16.5 Recommendation with regard to safety on tractor:
The following requirements, inter alia, may be considered for incorporation on the tractor:
i) Vertical distance of SIP from foot rest has not been provided as IS:12343-1998.
ii) Vertical retainness in both side of clutch pedal has not been provided as IS
:12239 (Part-I) 2018.
iii) Provision for spark arresting device has not provided as IS :12239 (Part-I) 2018.
iv) Provision of master shield has not been provided as IS: 12239 (Part-II).
v) Working clearance in between position control and draft control lever is 45 mm
not as per IS: 12239 (Part-II) .
vi) Oil lubricant, type & frequency identifiable symbols should be provided as per
IS:6283-1998.

16.6 Adequacy of Literature supplied with machine:

16.6.1 The supplied literature was found adequate
a) Operator Instruction book for MF 1035 DI V2, MF 241 DI, MF 241 DI PLANETARY
PLUS V1, MF 5245 DI PLANETARY PLUS V1 Tractors models.
b) Parts book for MF 241 DI tractor model.
c) Workshop Service manual for MF 241 DI & MF 5245 DI PLANETARY PLUS 1
tractor model.
16.6.2 The literature should be brought out in national as well as other regional languages of
India for guidance of users.
17. APPLICANT’S COMMENTS

Para no. Our reference Applicant comments
17.1 16.3.1.4,16.5 (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), We will study and take appropriate corrective
16.6.1 & 16.6.2 actions.

ANNEXURE- I
TRACTOR RUN HOURS DURING TEST
A. LABORATORY AND TRACK TESTS: HOURS

1. Running-in (Engine -12 & Transmission -24 hours) 36.0
2. PTO performance test 14.0
3. Drawbar performance test 16.4
4. Power lift and hydraulic pump performance test 1.5
5. Brake test 1.8
6. Noise measurement 0.8
7. Air cleaner oil-pull over test 2.5
8. Mechanical vibration test 1.0
9. Theoretical speed test 1.1
B. Haulage Test 5.2
C. Miscellaneous test and other run hours including idle run, transportation, 6.2
trials and preparation for test
TOTAL: 86.5

ANNEXURE-II
STANDRAD FITMENT BONNET SHEETMETAL

OPTIONAL FITMENT -BONNET SHEETMETAL

ANNEXURE-III
STANDRAD FITMENT -BINNACLE
OPTIONAL FITMENT -BINNACLE

ANNEXURE-IV
STANDARD FITMENT - SWEPT FIXED AXLE WITH MANUAL STEERING
OPTIONAL FITMENT -STRAIGHT ADJUSTABLE AXLE WITH POWER STEERING

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( 31/05/2026 । THIS TEST REPORT IS VALID UPTO

TAFE, MF 241 DI TRACTOR

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.fmttibudni,gov.in

Manufacturer : M/s. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,

Month: May Test Report No. T -1536/2064/2021 Year: 2021

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Type of Test : COMMERCIAL - (FIRST BATCH TEST)

Sl. Units Conversion Factor ABBREVIATIONS

CENTRAL FARM MACHINERY TRAINING & TESTING INSTITUTE – BUDNI Page 3 of 51

2. Fuel and Lubricants 18

3. PTO Performance test 19

4. Drawbar Performance Test 23

5. Power Lift and hydraulic pump performance test 28

8. Air Cleaner Oil Pull-Over test 30

9. Mechanical vibration measurement 31

10. Turning Ability & steering effort 31

11. Haulage Test 32

12. Field Test 32

13. Components/Assembly Inspection 32

14. Adjustments, defects, breakdowns & repairs 34

15. Comparison of Specification and Performance Characteristics of 40

16. Summary of observations, comments & recommendations 46

17. Applicant’s Comments 46

ANNEXURE – I, II, III & IV 47-50

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1.7 Lubricating system:

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1.10.5 Details of lights:

1.10.10.3 Seven pin trailer socket : Provided

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1.12.4 Differential unit:

1.13.3 Linkage geometry dimensions [Refer Fig.-1(a)]:

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Fig. 1(a): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TABLE OF LINKAGE GEOMETRY

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1.13.4.2 Swinging drawbar : Not provided

1.14 Power take-off shaft:

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Fig.2. (a): DIMENSIONAL NOTATIONS FOR TYPE-I POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT

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1.17.2 Parking Brake:

1.18 Wheel Equipment:

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1.20.3 Conformity with IS:8133-1983, except the following:

1.20.5 Conformity with IS:12239 (Part-2)-1999:

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1.24 Overall dimensions (mm):

1.25 Number of external lubricating points:

2. FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

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