GB/T 35218-2017 in English
VALIDTractor reliability―Bench test procedures
- Issued on:2017-12-29
- Implemented on:2018-07-01
- File Format:PDF
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《GB/T 35218-2017拖拉机可靠性 台架试验方法》由TC140(全国拖拉机标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为中国机械工业联合会。
Introduction
Interpretation of the Standard for Tractor Reliability Bench Test Methods
1. Background and Significance of Standard Formulation
GB/T 35218-2017 "Tractor Reliability Bench Test Methods" is to standardize the reliability test of agricultural tractors under different working conditions to ensure that their performance and durability meet the requirements of national standards. The formulation of this standard is based on many years of technical accumulation and practical experience in the field of agricultural machinery, combined with internationally advanced test methods, and aims to improve the quality level of domestic tractors and promote technological progress in the industry.
2. Comparative analysis of standard frameworks
| Standard dimensions | Test items | Technical requirements | Scope of application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test method | Power output shaft power test | Maximum power and variable load test at rated speed as specified in GB/T 3871.3 | All types of tractors |
| Load factor | Traction loading and combined loading | Not less than 75% for hand tractors and not less than 80% for wheeled and crawler tractors | Tractors of different suspension categories |
| Test cycle | Bench loading test | 500 hours, divided into 5 cycles, 100 hours each cycle | Use unified report for series models |
3. Key technical parameters and terminology explanation
Load factor: refers to the ratio of the actual workload of the tractor during the test to its maximum design load. For example, the minimum load factor of a walking tractor is 75%, which means that its actual workload is at least 75% of its maximum design load.
Mean time between failures (MTBF): calculated by the formula MTBF = 1500 / r_a, where r_a is the total number of non-minor failures that occurred during the test. This indicator reflects the reliability of the tractor under normal use conditions.
4. Implementation suggestions and precautions
- Test equipment selection: Ensure that the instruments and equipment used (such as power output shaft power test bench, hydraulic suspension test bench) meet the requirements of GB/T 3871 series standards.
- Test condition control: Strictly follow the provisions of GB/T 3871.1 to ensure that the test environment (such as temperature, humidity) and lubricant selection meet the requirements of JB/T 7282.
- Data recording and analysis: It is recommended to use professional software to monitor and record the test data in real time for subsequent reliability evaluation and improvement.
- Fault handling: For faults that occur during the test, they should be recorded in detail and classified (fatal, serious, general, and mild) to ensure that the hazard coefficient (such as 30.0 for serious faults) and the time coefficient E_i are calculated accurately.
5. Conclusion and Prospect
The implementation of GB/T 35218—2017 will help improve the overall technical level of the tractor industry and provide a solid technical guarantee for the development of agricultural mechanization. In the future, as agricultural machinery develops towards intelligence and efficiency, reliability test standards will continue to be optimized to meet the needs of new technologies and new working conditions.

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