Farming machinery engineering (3cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the structures, operating principles and basic design concepts of the most important agricultural machines, and can explain how different machine systems affect overall performance. The student is familiar with the key technical solutions of tractors (engine, drivetrain, brakes, steering, tyres, hydraulics and implement coupling) as well as the cutting, threshing and separation processes of combine harvesters and the role of electronics in their adjustment. The student can compare the operation and suitability of different agricultural machines for various work tasks.

The student is able to search for up-to-date and reliable information on agricultural machinery technology and understands the main development trends in the field, such as the increasing role of automation, electronics and sensor systems. In addition, the student recognizes the importance of agricultural machinery in sustainable production, resource efficiency and occupational safety.

Content

Tractors: structures, features, engines, steering devices, transmissions, brakes, tyres, attaching machinery, and hydraulics

Combine harvesters: harvesting and threshing mechanisms, separators and conveyors, power transmission and utilising electronics

Soil cultivators, hoppers and fertilizer spreaders, plant protection sprays, bailers and feed machines

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student clearly and coherently describes the structures, operating principles and applications of agricultural machines. They are familiar with the key systems of tractors and combine harvesters and can explain how these systems affect machine performance. The student compares machines in a well-reasoned manner from the perspective of different work tasks. They search for and apply up-to-date information when completing course assignments. The student also takes into account key aspects of sustainable production and occupational safety in the use of agricultural machinery.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student clearly and coherently describes the structures, operating principles and applications of agricultural machines. They are familiar with the key systems of tractors and combine harvesters and can explain how these systems affect machine performance. The student compares machines in a well-reasoned manner from the perspective of different work tasks. They search for and apply up-to-date information when completing course assignments. The student also takes into account key aspects of sustainable production and occupational safety in the use of agricultural machinery.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student presents the structures, operating principles and fundamental design concepts of agricultural machines in a technically precise and in-depth manner. They analyze the interactions between the systems of tractors and combine harvesters and relate them comprehensively to overall machine performance. The student evaluates and compares the suitability of machines for demanding working conditions and is able to justify their choices expertly. They independently search for and utilize reliable, up-to-date information and integrate it into their solutions. The student understands and applies the principles of sustainable production, resource efficiency and occupational safety broadly when assessing the use of agricultural machinery.

Materials

- Field-related publications and literature
- Lecturer's material