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Sep 20, 2026
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AGRI 213 - Ag Equipment Power Systems
PROGRAM: Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Presents an in-depth examination of the agricultural application of the principles of diesel engines and hydraulic systems. The course also examines manual, automatic and hydrostatic transmissions found in agricultural equipment.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate how diesel engine theory and performance is applied to agricultural tractors, combines, sprayers and spreader/floater equipment
- Demonstrate how hydraulic and mechanical systems transfer power in agricultural equipment
- Demonstrate how principles of mechanical, automatic and hydrostatic transmissions apply to agricultural equipment
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Tractors
- engine diagnostics and troubleshooting
- drivelines
- hydraulic systems
- Combines
- engine diagnostics and troubleshooting
- drivelines
- hydraulic systems
- Sprayers
- engine diagnostics and troubleshooting
- drivelines
- hydraulic systems
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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