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        Brief Model Descriptions

Climate ModelClimate conditions can be simulated throughout the United States. The amount of rain, sun, heat, humidity, wind, and other factors all help determine the field conditions. Soil Hyd. ModelThe soil moisture content is based on the soil type, field conditions (tilled, compacted, etc.), and the recent weather. A new method is used to link the soil moisture content with the soil tractability. Traction ModelThe tractor performance for all four usual types (2WD, MFWD, 4WD, and Track) and sizes ranging from 100-450 Hp are tested simultaneously. Farm Econ. ModelFarm economics are used to calculate the seperate machinery costs: ownership, labor, operating, and timeliness. Then input costs can be balanced with production costs to find the optimum tractor for the situation.

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Climate conditions can be simulated throughout the United States. The amount of rain, sun, heat, humidity, wind, and other factors all help determine the field conditions. The soil moisture content is based on the soil type, field conditions (tilled, compacted, etc.), and the recent weather. A new method is used to link the soil moisture content with the soil tractability. Farm economics are used to calculate the seperate machinery costs: ownership, labor, operating, and timeliness. Then input costs can be balanced with production costs to find the optimum tractor for the situation. The tractor performance for all four usual types (2WD, MFWD, 4WD, and Track) and sizes ranging from 100-450 Hp are tested simultaneously

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