MACHINERY GENERAL

Aftermarket engine management modules put to the test

<p>With plenty of talk among farmers on the topic, Kondinin Group engineers fitted an engine management module (EMM) to a late model tractor to see for ourselves. The results were impressive but come with some caveats around machine warranty, for which we sought clarification of policy from four major manufacturers.<br /> Baseline power.</p>

Alex Paul
Aftermarket engine management modules put to the test

  To determine an accurate measure of baseline power output, Kondinin Group engineers connected a 2012 6-cylinder, 9-litre, John Deere 8285R up to a wet-brake power take-off dynamometer. Maximum PTO...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

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Research Report: Fronting Up

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