PNS - Bafs 347.2022 - PNS Walking-Type Agricultural Tractor - Specifications - Part 3 - Float-Assisted Tiller

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
STANDARD PNS/BAFS 347:2022

ICS 65.060.10
Walking-Type Agricultural Tractor — Specifications

— Part 3: Float-assisted Tiller
BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES STANDARDS

BPI Compound Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines
Trunkline: (632) 928-8741 to 64 loc. 3301-3319
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bafs.da.gov.ph
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS/BAFS 347:2022
Walking-Type Agricultural Tractor — Specifications ICS 65.060.10
Foreword
Since 2000, the local agricultural industry has observed technological innovations and
advancements on the design, fabrication, and operation of walking-type agricultural
tractors available in the market. Thus, it was necessary to revise the existing national
standards on the walking-type agricultural tractor. In response, the Agricultural
Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the Philippines Los
Baños (UPLB) initiated the development of the standards on walking-type agricultural
tractor — Specifications — Part 1 (Pull-type), Part 2 (Rotary-tilling type) and Part 3
(Float-assisted tiller) and Methods of Test. The development of these standards was
made in collaboration with the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-
Department of Agriculture (DA) as the mandated agency to develop Philippine
National Standards (PNS) for agriculture and fisheries machinery and infrastructures.
The Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked to develop the PNS was created through
Special Order (SO) No. 617, series of 2022 (Amendment to Special Order No. 487,
series of 2022 [Addendum to Special Order 103, series of 2022 entitled, “Creation of
TWG for the Development of PNS for Agriculture and Fishery Products, Machineries,
and Infrastructures”]). The TWG was composed of representatives from the relevant
government agencies, academe, and research institutions. The draft PNS underwent
a series of TWG meetings and stakeholder consultations via online platforms before
their endorsement to the DA Secretary for approval.
This PNS/BAFS edition includes the following significant changes compared to PAES
124:2002 (Agricultural machinery – Walking-type agricultural tractor – Specifications
– Part 3: Special type [Float-assist tiller]):
a) Modification of the term “float-assist tiller” to “float-assisted tiller”;

b) Inclusion of tractors with other transmission system in the “Scope”; and
c) Inclusion and modification of provisions for “WTAT Parts and Components”,
“Fabrication Requirements”, “Performance Requirements”, “Safety,
Workmanship, and Finish”, “After-sales Requirements”, “Maintenance and
Operation”, “Sampling”, “Testing”, and “Marking and Labeling”.
This Standard cancels and replaces PAES 124:2002. This PNS was drafted in
accordance with the BAFS-Standards Development Division (SDD) Standardization
Guide No. 1: Writing the Philippine National Standards.
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Table of Contents
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative References 1
3 Terms and Definitions 2
4 WTAT Parts and Components 3
4.1 Components 3
4.2 Controls 3
5 Fabrication Requirements 4
6 Performance Requirements 5
7 Safety, Workmanship, and Finish 5
8 After-sales Requirements 6
9 Maintenance and Operation 6
10 Sampling 6
11 Testing 7
12 Marking and Labeling 7
Annex A 8
Bibliography 10
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1 Scope
This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for Walking-Type

Agricultural Tractor (WTAT) which is equipped with flotation structure. This
includes, but not limited to, tractors with chain and sprocket transmission,
geared transmission, other transmission system, and combination thereof.
2 Normative References
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or
all of their contents constitute the requirements of this document. The latest
edition of the referenced documents (including any amendments) applies.
Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of

the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Agricultural machinery –
Hexagonal axle and hub for walking-type agricultural tractor –
Specifications (PAES 108:2000). https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-108-2000.pdf
AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Hitch for walking-type

agricultural tractor – Specifications (PAES 107:2000).
https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-
107-2000-Agricultural-Machinery-Hitch-for-Walking-type-Agricultural-
Tractor-Specifications.pdf
AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Methods of sampling (PAES

103:2000). https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-103-2000-Agricultural-Machinery-
Method-of-Sampling.pdf
AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Operator’s manual –

Content and presentation (PAES 102:2000).
https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-
102-Operators-Manual-Content-and-Presentation.pdf
AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Engineering materials – Roller chains and sprockets

for agricultural machines – Specifications and applications (PAES
content/uploads/2020/06/PNS-PAES-303-2000-Engineering-
Materials-Roller-Chain-and-Sprochets-Specifications-and-Appli.pdf
Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-Department of

Agriculture (DA). (2016). Agricultural and fisheries machinery –
Guidelines on after-sales service (PNS/BAFS PAES 192:2016).
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https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PNS-
BAFS-192.2016-Guidelines-on-After-sales-services.pdf
BAFS-DA. (2022). Technical means for ensuring safety – Guidelines (PAES

330:2022).
https://bafs.da.gov.ph/bafs_admin/admin_page/pns_file/PNS.BAFS
%20330.2022_PNS%20Technical%20Means%20for%20Ensuring%
20Safety%20-%20Guidelines.pdf
BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Methods of test

(PNS/BAFS 348:2022).
BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part

1: Pull-type (PNS/BAFS 345:2022).
BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part

2: Rotary-tilling type (PNS/BAFS 346:2022).
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2019). Graphical

symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
(ISO 7010:2019).
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this Standard, the terms and definitions given in PNS/BAFS
345:2022 (Walking-type agricultural tractor —Specifications — Part 1: Pull-
type), PNS/BAFS 346:2022 (Walking-type agricultural tractor —
Specifications — Part 2: Rotary-tilling type), and the following apply:
3.1
float-assisted tiller
special type of walking-type agricultural tractor with a tilling wheel and
equipped with a floatation structure commonly used in deep hard pan, muddy,
and waterlogged fields (see Figure 1)
3.2
floatation structure
component of float-assisted tiller which provides buoyancy for the tiller; also
commonly referred to as float or hull
3.3
tilling wheel
consists of a single or pair of wheels with radially mounted tilling blades
attached to a common shaft or axle, supported and powered by the
transmission
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4 WTAT Parts and Components
4.1 Components
The basic construction and components of the float-assisted tiller WTAT is

shown in Figure 1.
Key
1 Belt 10 Tilling blades
2 Engine base 11 Engine pulley
3 Mounting bracket 12 Engine
4 Input shaft pulley 13 Clutch bar
5 Transmission case 14 Clutch lever
6 Lifting handle 15 Handlebar
7 Mud guard 16 Throttle lever
8 Axle 17 Handle support
9 Tilling wheel 18 Float
Figure 1. Components of float-assisted tiller WTAT (adapted from AMTEC-

UPLB, 2002)
4.2 Controls
4.2.1 Speed control lever
The speed control lever shall be provided and accessible to and operated from
the perspective of the operator. It shall be provided with a detent mechanism
capable of setting and retaining/locking the speed at any point within the range
of the engine speed. It can be classified according to the following:
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4.2.1.1 Vertical type
The speed control lever is pushed forward to increase engine speed and
pulled rearward to decrease engine speed.
4.2.1.2 Horizontal type
The speed control lever is pulled to the left to increase engine speed and to
the right to decrease engine speed.
4.2.2 Main clutch lever
The main clutch lever shall be provided and accessible to and operated from
the perspective of the operator. It can be classified according to the following:
4.2.2.1 Vertical type
The main clutch lever is pushed forward to start the forward motion of the
tractor and is pulled rearward to stop the tractor. An over-center linkage shall
lock the lever in the forward engaged position.
4.2.2.2 Horizontal type
The main clutch lever is pushed upward to start the forward motion of the
WTAT and is pulled downward to stop the WTAT. A lock shall be provided to
hold the lever in the upward engaged position.
5 Fabrication Requirements
5.1 The WTAT shall be generally made of steel bars, sheet metals, and other
appropriate materials.
5.2 The chain and sprocket used shall conform to PAES 303:2000 (Engineering
materials – Roller chains and sprockets for agricultural machines –
Specifications and applications) and shall have provisions for refilling of
lubricating oil.
5.3 The hand grip shall be made of non-slip material and shall have a minimum
nominal diameter of 25 mm.
5.4 Mechanism for handle bar height adjustment with at least three settings shall
be provided. The handle bar height shall be 650 mm to 800 mm.
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5.5 Mechanism for adjustment of engine speed during operation shall be provided
and within reach of the operator.
5.6 Stand assembly for use when the WTAT is not in operation shall be provided.
5.7 The float shall be made up of steel or other appropriate material. Typical
design of floatation structures are shown in Annex A (Common design of
floatation structure).
6 Performance Requirements
6.1 The power requirement of the rotary-tilling type WTAT’s prime mover shall not
exceed 13.5 kW.
6.2 The actual field capacity shall be attained as specified by the manufacturer.
6.3 The WTAT shall meet the following laboratory performance criteria if
applicable:
6.3.1 The peak transmission efficiency of the WTAT shall be at least 80%.
6.3.2 The WTAT shall have no breakdowns/malfunctions (e.g., failure of

components, etc.) during five-hour continuous running test.
7 Safety, Workmanship, and Finish
7.1 There shall be earmuffs or other ear protection device provided for the
operator to use when 95 dB(A) is exceeded during operation.
Recommendations for use of ear protection device shall likewise be indicated
in the operator’s manual.
7.2 The WTAT shall be free from any manufacturing defects that may be
detrimental to its operation.
7.3 All metal surfaces shall be painted properly.
7.4 Parts of the WTAT that are exposed to the operator shall be free from sharp
edges and rough surfaces.
7.5 Appropriate labels, safety symbols, and warning notices shall be provided in
accordance with PNS/BAFS 330:2022 (Technical means for ensuring safety
– Guidelines).
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7.6 All controls shall be in accordance with PNS/BAFS 330:2022 (Technical

means for ensuring safety – Guidelines).
7.7 All exposed, hot surfaces shall be provided with heat shield or protection to
minimize the possibility of inadvertent contact with the operator.
7.8 Mechanism for emergency stop of the engine and immediate load
disengagement of the transmission system shall be provided.
7.9 Mechanism for belt transmission adjustment shall be provided.
7.10 Belt cover and mud guard shall be provided. All other moving parts shall have
safety guards.
7.11 There shall be a provision for means to minimize vibration.
7.12 The hexagonal axle shall be in accordance with the specifications of PAES
108:2000 (Agricultural machinery – Hexagonal axle and hub for walking-type
agricultural tractor – Specifications).
8 After-sales Requirements
Requirements for the after-sales services shall conform to PNS/BAFS/PAES

192:2016 (Agricultural and fisheries machinery – Guidelines on after-sales
service).
9 Maintenance and Operation
9.1 Each WTAT unit shall be provided with the basic hand tools as recommended
by the manufacturer. Separate basic tools for the engine shall be provided.
The sizes of the hand tools shall be specified in metric units and shall be based
on the applicable sizes required for operation and maintenance of the WTAT.
9.2 Operator’s manual based on PAES 102:2000 (Agricultural machinery –

Operator’s manual – Content and presentation), maintenance schedule, and
list of the warrantable parts of the tractor shall be provided. The operator’s
manual shall also include the minimum and maximum engine power
requirements.
10 Sampling
The WTAT shall be sampled for testing in accordance with PAES 103:2000
(Agricultural machinery – Method of sampling) or any other suitable method of
selection.
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11 Testing
The sampled WTAT shall be tested in accordance with PNS/BAFS 348:2022

(Walking-type agricultural tractor — Methods of test).
12 Marking and Labeling
12.1 Each unit of WTAT shall be engraved or embossed either on its body or on a
metal nameplate attached at the most visible place with the following
information:
a) Model;
b) Serial number;
c) Country of manufacture/origin (if imported)/ “Made in the Philippines” (if
manufactured in the country); and
d) Power requirement, kW.
12.2 Safety/precautionary markings shall be provided as per ISO 7010:2019

(Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety
signs). Mandatory precautions shall be embossed on blue background and
white graphics and warning signs shall be printed on yellow background and
black graphics.
12.3 The markings shall be durably bonded to the base surface material. It shall be
all weather resistant and under normal cleaning procedures.
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Annex A
(informative)
Common design of floatation structure
A.1 Elliptical shaped
a.1.1 side view a.1.2 rear view
Figure A.1- Elliptical shaped
A.2 Boat type
Figure A.2- Boat type
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A.3 Saucer type
Figure A.3- Saucer type
A.4 Pontoon type
Figure A.4- Pontoon type
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Bibliography
Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Agricultural machinery – Hexagonal
axle and hub for walking-type agricultural tractor – Specifications (PAES
content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-108-2000.pdf

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Agricultural machinery – Hitch for
walking-type agricultural tractor – Specifications (PAES 107:2000).
https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-107-
2000-Agricultural-Machinery-Hitch-for-Walking-type-Agricultural-Tractor-
Specifications.pdf

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Agricultural machinery – Methods of
sampling (PAES 103:2000). https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-103-2000-Agricultural-Machinery-Method-of-
Sampling.pdf

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Agricultural machinery – Operator’s
manual – Content and presentation (PAES 102:2000).
https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PAES-102-
Operators-Manual-Content-and-Presentation.pdf

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2000). Engineering materials – Roller chains
and sprockets for agricultural machines – Specifications and applications
(PAES 303:2000). https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-
content/uploads/2020/06/PNS-PAES-303-2000-Engineering-Materials-
Roller-Chain-and-Sprochets-Specifications-and-Appli.pdf

Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). (2022). AMTEC test reports on walking-type
agricultural tractor (tilling-type) [Unpublished raw data].
Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-Department of Agriculture

(DA). (2016). Agricultural and fisheries machinery – Guidelines on after-
sales service (PNS/BAFS PAES 192:2016).
https://amtec.ceat.uplb.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PNS-BAFS-
192.2016-Guidelines-on-After-sales-services.pdf
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(DA). (2022). Technical means for ensuring safety – Guidelines (PAES
330:2022).
https://bafs.da.gov.ph/bafs_admin/admin_page/pns_file/PNS.BAFS%20330.
2022_PNS%20Technical%20Means%20for%20Ensuring%20Safety%20-
%20Guidelines.pdf

(DA). (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Methods of test
(PNS/BAFS 348:2022).

(DA). (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part 1:
Pull-type (PNS/BAFS 345:2022).

(DA). (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part 2:
Rotary-tilling type (PNS/BAFS 346:2022).
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (1982). Tractors, machinery for

agriculture and forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment — Location
and method of operation of operator controls — Part 2: Controls for
agricultural tractors and machinery (ISO 3789-2:1982).
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2019). Graphical symbols —

Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs (ISO 7010:2019).
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)-Department of Labor and

Employment (DOLE). (2016). Occupational safety and health standards.
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https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1992/04/13/republic-act-no-7394-s-1992/
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Department of Agriculture (DA)
Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)
in collaboration with:
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)
Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Development of Philippine National

Standard on Walking-type Agricultural Tractor — Specifications — Part 3:
Float-assisted Tiller
Chairperson
Dupla, Ace Philip, ABE
Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE)-DA
Members
1 Rosas, Ronald Melvin, ABE 8 Gallegos, Ralph Kristoffer, PhD
BAFE-DA 9 Zubia, Omar, PhD
UPLB-Institute of Agricultural and
2 Geronimo, Czarlemagne, ABE Biosystems Engineering (IABE)
3 Macalintal, Francia, ABE
Philippine Council for Agriculture 10 Perez, Jemuel
and Fisheries PCAF-DA 11 Perez, Nimrod
Aton Marketing
4 Macaranas, Raymund Joseph,
ABE 12 Gandola, Lorena
Philippine Center for Postharvest 13 Lagas, Ceferino
Development and Mechanization Mindanao Agricultural Machinery
(PHilMech)-DA Industry Association (MAMIA)
5 Alcaraz, Joel, PhD 14 Tuates, Andres Jr., ABE

Isabela State University (ISU) Philippine Society of Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineers
6 Sison, Joseph (PSABE) Inc.
7 Tamayo, Rodolfo
Agricultural Machinery 15 Hernandez, Gari Pellinor, DVM
Manufacturers and Distributors 16 Roscom, Karen Kristine, PhD
Association (AMMDA) 17 Villanueva, Joshua, ABE
BAFS-DA
Management Team Advisers

Alipio, Ray, ABE Fajardo, Arthur, PhD
Magmanlac, Alphonse Regin, ABE AMTEC-UPLB
Eusebio, Romulo, ABE
Raytana, Fatima Joy, ABE Mamaril, Vivencio, PhD
Agoncillo, Mary Christine, ABE Mula, Myer, PhD
Dizon, Paul John BAFS-DA
AMTEC-UPLB
BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES STANDARDS
BPI Compound Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines

T/ (632) 928-8741 to 64 loc. 3301-3319
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bafs.da.gov.ph

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL

STANDARD PNS/BAFS 347:2022

Walking-Type Agricultural Tractor — Specifications

BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES STANDARDS

a) Modification of the term “float-assist tiller” to “float-assisted tiller”;

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for Walking-Type

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of

AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Hitch for walking-type

AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Methods of sampling (PAES

AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Agricultural machinery – Operator’s manual –

AMTEC-UPLB. (2000). Engineering materials – Roller chains and sprockets

Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-Department of

BAFS-DA. (2022). Technical means for ensuring safety – Guidelines (PAES

BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Methods of test

BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part

BAFS-DA. (2022). Walking-type agricultural tractor — Specifications — Part

International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2019). Graphical

3 Terms and Definitions

4 WTAT Parts and Components

The basic construction and components of the float-assisted tiller WTAT is

Figure 1. Components of float-assisted tiller WTAT (adapted from AMTEC-

4.2.1 Speed control lever

4.2.1.1 Vertical type

4.2.1.2 Horizontal type

4.2.2 Main clutch lever

4.2.2.1 Vertical type

4.2.2.2 Horizontal type

6.3.2 The WTAT shall have no breakdowns/malfunctions (e.g., failure of

7 Safety, Workmanship, and Finish

7.3 All metal surfaces shall be painted properly.

7.6 All controls shall be in accordance with PNS/BAFS 330:2022 (Technical

7.9 Mechanism for belt transmission adjustment shall be provided.

7.11 There shall be a provision for means to minimize vibration.

Requirements for the after-sales services shall conform to PNS/BAFS/PAES

9 Maintenance and Operation

9.2 Operator’s manual based on PAES 102:2000 (Agricultural machinery –

The sampled WTAT shall be tested in accordance with PNS/BAFS 348:2022

12 Marking and Labeling

12.2 Safety/precautionary markings shall be provided as per ISO 7010:2019

Common design of floatation structure

A.1 Elliptical shaped

a.1.1 side view a.1.2 rear view

Figure A.1- Elliptical shaped

A.2 Boat type

a.2.1 side view a.2.2 rear view

Figure A.2- Boat type

A.3 Saucer type

a.3.1 side view a.3.2 rear view

Figure A.3- Saucer type

A.4 Pontoon type

a.4.1 side view a.4.2 rear view

Figure A.4- Pontoon type

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC)-University of the

Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS)-Department of Agriculture