Power take-off shafts

This type of implement consists of curved blades which rotate around a horizontal shaft set at right angles to the direction of travel. The shaft is driven from the power take-off of the tractor depth is controlled by a land wheel or skid. This implement can produce a good tilth in difficult conditions and, in many cases, it can replace all other implements in seedbed preparation. A light fluffy tilth is sometimes produced which may cap easily if wet weather follows. The fineness of tilth can be controlled by the forward speed of the tractor for example, a fast speed can produce a coarse tilth. It is a very useful implement for mixing crop remains into the soil. The rotating action of the blades helps to drive the implement forward and so extra care must be taken when going down steep slopes. 

During the take-off condition, the split-shaft gas turbine power plant is required to produce 300 kW. 

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