The Best Agricultural Engineering Books of All Time

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Farm Machinery, 6th Edition

By Brian Bell – Agricultural expert with decades of experience (you?)

4.37 | 2015 | 312 Pages

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Farm Machinery is the standard book on the current theory and practice of farm mechanisation for students and farmers. First published in 1979, this new sixth edition incorporates much new text together with 280 new colour photographs illustrating the steady flow of developments in farm mechanisation that have taken place over the past decade. Recent advances in computer technology and satellite field mapping are included and new content enriches the earlier material dealing with the working principles and operation of the vast array of the somewhat less sophisticated farm tractors and machines still in use on British farms.

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There are chapters on tractors, cultivation and drilling equipment, crop care and harvest machinery. Further chapters deal with farmyard and estate maintenance equipment, mechanical handlers, dairy equipment, irrigation farm power and the farm workshop. References are made to the UK Health & Safety at Work Act and other safety regulations. These summarise their main requirements, but they should only be taken as a guide. Brian Bell has had a long involvement with farm machinery that started with an apprenticeship in a tractor dealership. After a teaching career on farm machinery at Otley College in Suffolk he retired as Vice Principal in 1993 when he was awarded the MBE for services to agriculture. Brian Bell has written a number of books and made seventeen DVDs on modern and vintage tractors and machinery.

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Best for Farmers and agricultural students.

Informative

Comprehensive

Well-Illustrated

Engaging

New York Times Bestseller
Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year

Agricultural Mechanics

Fundamentals & Applications

By Ray Herren – Doctorate in Vocational Education (you?)

4.35 | 2014 | 960 Pages

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This trusted text provides a thorough introduction to agricultural mechanics, covering fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and a wide range of practical applications. Units explore essential topics such as career opportunities, shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metal working, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures.Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, both within each chapter and in a dedicated unit.

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To engage today's students and make even complicated principles easier to apply, the text features abundant, full-color images, illustrations, charts, and data tables, as well as detailed drawings of over 50 complete project plans. More than 300 of these visuals have been added or updated for the Seventh Edition, which also boasts a suite of dynamic digital teaching resources, such as an online Coursemate with lecture materials, videos, interactive quizzes, and more. The new edition also includes updates to reflect the latest innovations in materials, machinery, and methods, providing a current and comprehensive guide to help students plan and execute agricultural projects effectively.

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Best for Students and educators in agricultural fields.

In-Depth Details

Comprehensive Coverage

Practical Applications

Clear Explanations

New York Times Bestseller
Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year

Recommended by Ray Herren

Ray Herren - Author

I think the text is written very well. The terminology is well explained and the information is clear and concise. The text flows in a logical order covering new information and using old information reinforce the understanding

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