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: Received: 3 July 2024 / Approved: 3 July 2024 / Online: 4 July 2024 (14:21:18 CEST)
How to cite:
Desrial, D.; Edris, I. M.; Setiawan, R. P. A.; Sutejo, A. Design and Performance Evaluation of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Transporter with Scissor Lift Mechanism. Preprints2024, 2024070379. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0379.v1
Desrial, D.; Edris, I. M.; Setiawan, R. P. A.; Sutejo, A. Design and Performance Evaluation of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Transporter with Scissor Lift Mechanism. Preprints 2024, 2024070379. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0379.v1
Desrial, D.; Edris, I. M.; Setiawan, R. P. A.; Sutejo, A. Design and Performance Evaluation of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Transporter with Scissor Lift Mechanism. Preprints2024, 2024070379. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0379.v1
APA Style
Desrial, D., Edris, I. M., Setiawan, R. P. A., & Sutejo, A. (2024). Design and Performance Evaluation of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Transporter with Scissor Lift Mechanism. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0379.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Desrial, D., Radite Praeko Agus Setiawan and Agus Sutejo. 2024 "Design and Performance Evaluation of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Transporter with Scissor Lift Mechanism" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0379.v1
Abstract
The existing methods of oil palm Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) evacuation from in-field to temporary collection point which typically apply medium to large tractors, often result in unexpected soil compaction. Meanwhile, smaller size equipment indicates low working capacity and unable to perform direct unloading to collection bin. This paper addresses the challenge of FFB evacuation by focusing on preventing soil compaction, increasing working capacity and enabling direct unloading to collection bin. For this purpose, a 6x6WD transporter prototype with a scissor lift mechanism was developed. With the design, the transporter could evacuate FFB in both steep mineral terrain and low ground pressure peatland, able to carry FFB with capacity of 750 kg and provide direct unloading into collection bin. The average field working capacity of the transporter was found to be 15 tons day-1. This research offers insights for future designs of medium-sized FFB transporters with advanced unloading mechanisms.
Keywords
FFB evacuation; 6x6WD transporter; scissor lift mechanism; transporter in peatland
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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