Agricultural tractors: general service & repair manuals (1/2)

Tracteurs : comprendre, choisir, entretenir

How to choose a tractor based on:
- a farm, its activity and professional needs;
- technical and economic criteria?

This practical guide answers all the questions of those who sell, maintain or use tractors:
- assessment of agricultural production needs: ergonomics, power, features, etc.;
- management of purchase financing;
- management of maintenance costs, etc.

Illustrated with numerous diagrams, it offers a detailed analysis of how a tractor works:
- motorization;
- mechanics;
- electronics;
- hydraulics;
- automation;
- standardization and regulation.

In addition, it allows you to:
- model and control the environmental impact of an agricultural machine: for example, how to reduce its diesel consumption;
- make the investment of a machine profitable: control its performance, reduce operational variable costs, etc.

Finally, it presents the essential safety rules to follow when operating or maintaining the machine.
This book is a complete guide, essential for sellers, repairers and users. It is also a reference work for all students of agricultural machinery.

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Traktoren - Pflegen, warten und erhalten - die wichtigsten Arbeiten | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

This volume in the "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" series is intended for owners and enthusiasts of agricultural tractors from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It provides essential guidance on identification, workshop setup, usage, welding, and painting.

Specialized chapters cover lubrication, water and air cooling, air and fuel filters, valve adjustment, clutch operation, braking systems, wheels and tires, and the electrical system, including battery and lighting.

The book is designed to teach practical, efficient, and effective methods for maintaining, repairing, and servicing vintage tractors. With clear instructions and detailed explanations, it equips enthusiasts to work confidently on their own machines and preserve these classic agricultural vehicles.

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Schlepperelektrik verstehen und reparieren - Für alle Typen und Modelle

This book offers clear guidance for restoring and repairing older tractors. It explains the basic principles of electrics, automotive electrical systems, and measurement techniques. The author describes the components and functions of tractor electrical systems and lists the tools required for accurate diagnostic and repair work. Practical wiring diagrams support the explanations and help readers understand how the systems operate in real conditions.

The book is written by Torsten Michaely, a trained automotive electrician and certified master mechanic. Drawing on his own experience restoring several classic tractors, he presents proven methods and practical advice aimed at both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. This manual is a useful reference for anyone maintaining or restoring vintage tractors.

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Traktoren - Arbeiten an Technik, Motor und Karosserie

This book offers practical advice for anyone who wants to maintain a tractor correctly using simple tools. It explains how to carry out basic care, routine servicing and minor repairs independently.

Topics include essential information on tractor operation, road use, train assembly, markings, brakes, accessories, tyres and implements. The maintenance section covers clutch adjustment, electrical systems, chassis and bodywork, brake systems, inspection and service schedules, lubrication plans, and care of the cab and canopy, including polishing small paint scratches.

Engine and powertrain chapters address engine checks and repairs, compression and leak-down tests, dismantling of cylinders, engine block and connecting rods, replacing valve stem seals, cylinder wear, cooling system leak testing, injection pump adjustment, glow systems, ignition systems for petrol and kerosene engines, transmission, differential, clutch, seal fabrication, starter and generator service.

Further content includes chassis alignment, braking systems, electrical components and lamps, sample wiring diagrams and practical multimeter exercises. Hydraulic systems - open and closed - and basic metalworking, including tools, dent repair, welding and broken stud repair, are also described. A section on cost calculation completes the guide.

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Fachkunde Land- und Baumaschinentechnik

This standard work on agricultural and construction machinery technology is divided into 28 chapters. The selected learning content is aimed at the job profile of agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics engineer.

The main subjects of this book are:
- Environmental protection
- Manufacturing technology and materials technology
- Basics of hydraulics
- Engine technology for commercial vehicle engines
- Diesel injection systems
- Reduction of pollutants.
- In agricultural machinery technology: soil cultivation, tillage technology, plant protection, harvesting technology
- In construction machinery technology: earthmoving technology and conveyor technology
- In the forestry sector: mobile work equipment for harvesting and processing wood
- In the municipal sector: cleaning equipment such as sweepers and snow plows.

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Obsługa i naprawa pojazdów rolniczych

This book provides essential information on the maintenance and repair of agricultural vehicles, with a focus on tractors. Its content follows the curriculum for the professions "agricultural mechanization and agrotronics technician" and "agricultural vehicle mechanic-operator." It is intended for students of technical secondary schools and users of farm machinery, and it can also serve as a helpful reference for university students in agricultural engineering.

The book covers the most important areas of tractor servicing: common faults, engine diagnostics, methods for detecting defects, assessment of engine condition, and correct procedures for dismantling and assembling tractor engines. It explains repairs to major components such as the cylinder head, engine block, crankshaft and piston assemblies, timing system, air and exhaust systems, emission control, fuel systems, lubrication and cooling systems.

Further chapters address electrical equipment, drivetrain components, steering, brakes, chassis and running gear, hydraulic systems, and general technical servicing. The book also includes guidance on preparing repair cost estimates and discusses environmental protection issues. A glossary of service and repair terms completes the volume.

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