Abstract
A theoretical analysis of the lateral dynamic behaviour of a simple implement mounted on a tractor three-point linkage is presented. The governing equation is shown to be a second order linear differential equation with constant coefficients. Experiments were carried out in a soil tank containing uncompacted quarry sand, using a flat steel blade as a simple implement. The transient response of the implement to an initial lateral disturbance has been studied. With a normal linkage configuration the test implement proved to be heavily damped such that the solution was an exponential decay. Good agreement was found between experimental and predicted results. The conditions for absolute dynamic stability are presented. Shortening of the distance from the implement to the virtual hitch point in plan had a considerable effect on the speed of response.
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