Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Research Articles

EXPERIENCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WELDING PLANT IN THE PRODUCTION OF SMALL AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

The most important trend in the development of modern technical production is increasing labor productivity and the quality of products. One of the main technological processes is the process of semi-automatic welding of various MIG units. The use of modern welding inverter semi-automatic machines allows you to obtain high-quality seams with the appropriate qualification of the welder. In a global scale, there are the acute shortage of qualified welders and the dependence of the resulting welded joints on the human factor. (Research purpose) The research purpose is analyzing the existing technology of welding transmission shafts in the production of small agricultural machinery at a particular enterprise and propose the introduction of an automatic welding machine for this operation. (Materials and methods) The article describes the complexity of performing the operation of assembling and welding two transmission shaft flanges for each standard size according to the existing technology and presents the timing results for each operation. (Results and discussion) An automatic installation with pneumatic holding and positioning of two flanges and a pipe was proposed to shorten the production cycle and eliminate the human factor. The article presents a block diagram of the installation with a programmable logic controller and a touch operator panel. The article also presents the design documentation, a prototype and results of production tests of the installation at the enterprise. Authors have developed a technological scheme for welding two ring seams. (Conclusions) The assembly process of the node by the worker was completely excluded from the technological map. The time of the full cycle for assembly and welding of the unit has been reduced by three times. The human factor was eliminated from the welding process and doesn’t influence the quality of the operation. The introduction of an automatic installation made it possible to use low-skilled personnel in this operation.

THE INTEGRATED APPROACH TO ENSURING THE REPAIRABILITY OF ENERGY-SATURATED EQUIPMENT

The high dynamics of the production of new agricultural machinery in recent years is the result of the phased implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Agricultural Machinery until 2030. Currently, it is necessary to work out an integrated approach to ensuring the effective use of manufactured equipment for its entire service life. (Research purpose) The research purpose is to study the existing experience of “Sel’khoztekhnika” to ensure the maintainability of energysaturated equipment and to identify opportunities for further improvement of the dealer service of equipment manufacturers belonging to the association "Ros-Spetsmash". (Materials and methods) The article presents an analysis of previously manufactured products for the maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery in the workshops of enterprises including " Sel’khoztekhnika ". At the present stage, for the further effective use of new equipment, it is necessary to conduct a survey of dealers about the availability and condition of existing service equipment, diag-nostic devices, stands for runningin and testing of components and assemblies. (Results and discussion) The article presents a version of the questionnaire to assess the equipment level of service enterprises, as well as proposals for the unification of control, diagnostic and service equipment. The lack of coordination in the maintenance and repair work gives certain negative risks in ensuring maintainability, especially of energysaturated equipment. (Conclusions) It is necessary to conduct a survey of the dealer service of agricultural machinery enterprises that are members of the Rosspetsmash Association for the availability and need of equipment for maintenance, including resource diagnostics and repairs. Based on the data obtained, determine the state of the engineering infrastructure and make recom-mendations to improve the efficiency of using new domestic energysaturated equipment through an integrated approach to ensuring high maintainability for the entire service life.

ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ОСНОВИ ІНТЕГРАЦІЇ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ СІЛЬСЬКОГОСПОДАРСЬКОГО МАШИНОБУДУВАННЯ

The purpose of the article is to determine the theoretical principles of integration when solving the tasks of agricultural engineering enterprises of Ukraine. It has been proven that domestic science has formed a conceptual vision of a fundamentally new course of modernization transformations in Ukraine and specific mechanisms for their implementation in the conditions of the development of the industrial and agrarian economy of Ukraine. It is emphasized that the imperfection of enterprise management technologies has a negative impact on the development of domestic agricultural engineering enterprises. The local cooperation of producers of products similar in purpose is being updated, which should be aimed at solving the problems of ensuring production, improving the sale of products, and solving the national problem of import substitution. Using the method of induction and comparison, it is recommended to find and create new forms of interaction between manufacturers, taking into account positions and advantages. The expediency of implementing practical methods of convergence and cosolidation is substantiated. Methodological aspects of the organization of consolidated marketing, integration of participants in the "supply-production-sales" chain, theoretical and practical foundations of the formation of integrated structures aimed at reducing costs and increasing the efficiency of sales activities are proposed. The logical incompleteness of forming a holistic view of directions and forms of business cooperation in order to ensure convergence in the domestic market of agricultural machinery production dictates the need for further research in this direction.

Integrated Mobile Robotic Platform Model

Introduction. The “Smart Agroˮ committee of Research and Education Center “Engineering of the Future” has identified a number of tasks relevant for improving the efficiency of precision, soil-protecting and conservation agriculture. One of these tasks is the development of a digital multi-agent system, which provides a number of services for agricultural enterprises, developers and manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The purpose of the present study is to model an autonomous mobile robotic platform, including the development of software and hardware for trajectory control. Materials and Methods. To solve the problem, there are used modern CAx systems and their applications, the methods of 3D and full-body modeling, and the method of numerical solution of problems in solid mechanics. To expand and improve the standard functionality of CAx-systems (SolidWorks) in the software implementation of trajectory control algorithms, the methods and technologies of programming using API SolidWorks, VisualStudio C++ (MFC, ATL, COM) are used, and to build physical full-scale models ‒ Arduino and fischertechnik platforms. Results. The result of the study is a software and hardware module of trajectory control for an integrated (physical and virtual) model of a mobile robotic platform, which can be provided to the consumer as a service for technology autonomation. For the developed integrated model, control algorithms for various types of trajectories were tested. Discussion and Conclusion. The developed integrated software and hardware model of trajectory control can be used by developers and manufacturers of agricultural machinery, and directly by agro-enterprises for implementing typical technological processes. A feature of the implementation is an open hardware and software interface that provides the integration of mobile robotic platforms based on a digital multi-agent system.

Possibilities of Using 3D Scanners in the Agro-Industrial Complex

3D scanning finds more and more application every year in various fields of science, technology and production. 3D scanners are devices designed to scan physical objects with the possibility of modification and editing of the obtained models in specialized CAD systems. (Research purpose) The research purpose is to consider the possibilities of using 3D scanners in agriculture based on the analysis of existing models and the principles of their operation. (Materials and methods) There were used open information sources dedicated to the issues of 3D scanning. There have been studied the experience of using a 3D scanner based on FNAC VIM. The research was carried out using methods of collecting, studying and comparative analysis of information. (Results and discussion) With the use of a 3D scanner, it is possible to scan various physical objects, obtaining their three-dimensional digital models with high accuracy (the quality of the result depends on the selected scanner model and the scan processing used). The scanning method distinguishes between contact scanners, scanners using structured light, and laser scanners. Tomographs have been allocated to a separate group as a kind of 3D scanners, which make it possible to obtain models of objects with complex internal cavities. The most popular program is Geomagic Design X as a program that allows to obtain a solid-state model from a scan with subsequent editing in various CAD/CAM/CAE systems. The article presents the experiments conducted on the basis of FNAC VIM, showing the possibility of using 3D scanning to obtain a model of a ploughshare and analyze changes in its shape due to wear. (Conclusions) The use of 3D scanning in the agro-industrial complex is relevant as a means of controlling the geometric dimensions of parts at enterprises engaged in the manufacture and repair of agricultural machinery. 3D scanning serves as a convenient tool for conducting scientific research of a wide range.

Smart-Specialization of the Agro-Industrial Complex in the Context of Digital Transformation of Regional Economic Systems

This article presents a domestic and foreign experience of "smart specialization" in agriculture in the digital economy. The method of calculating the indicators of digital maturity of the agro-industrial complex is considered. The forecast of indicators value of the agro-industrial digital maturity is presented until 2030. The article proposes a mechanism for adapting the smart specialization in agriculture. We consider it appropriate to introduce an online digital platform in agriculture, which allows creating conditions for interaction between sellers and buyers of regional agricultural machinery and related products. Based on the presented mechanism of adaptation of "smart specialization "in the field of agro-industrial complex, it should be noted that" smart specialization" is aimed at using the links that arise between the regions of economic activity. The priority areas of activity of the agro-industrial complex are presented.JEL Classification: L52, Q16, R11How to Cite:Kulik, A. M., Lavrinenko, E. A., Lyshchikova, J. V., & Strybkova, E. A. (2021). Smart-Specialization of the Agro-Industrial Complex of Digital Transformation of Regional Economic System. Etikonomi, 20(2), xx– xx. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v20i2.22015.

Profit Allocation of Agricultural Machinery Service-Oriented Manufacturing Alliance Based on Modified Shapley Value Method

Shapely value is a method of determining the importance of individuals in the collective, avoiding the equal allocation of profit. The profit allocation on SOM (service-oriented manufacturing) alliance between agricultural machinery manufacturing enterprises and suppliers under the SOM mode is a complex problem restricted by many factors, but the Shapely value method does not consider the differences of member enterprises. Therefore, factors that affect the profit allocation are given in this paper, such as input level, effort level, innovation level, risk factor, and value-added factor. Based on these factors, the Euclidean distance is used to modify the traditional TOPSIS method to determine the profit allocation correction coefficient, and the GRA (grey relational analysis) is introduced into the TOPSIS method to calculate the closeness degree, which reflects the position relationship and consistency of data curve. Based on the modified Shapley value method, a profit allocation method of agricultural machinery service-oriented manufacturing alliance is constructed. Finally, an application example is given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

ОПТИМИЗАЦИЯ РЕМОНТНО-ОБСЛУЖИВАЮЩЕЙ БАЗЫ АПК

The repair industry in almost all countries has entered a critical period, characterized by the need to combine and use various strategies and technologies for maintenance and repair of new equipment, as well as equipment produced many years ago. (Research purpose) The research purpose is in analyzing the state of the repair and maintenance base of the agro-industrial complex and justifying the possibilities of its modernization using intelligent technologies. (Materials and methods) Authors used methods of generalizing data from various services of agro- industrial formations of individual regions, materials of scientific and technical literature and research developments, studied data on the practical use of modern resource-saving technologies by engineering services of the agro-industrial complex of the regions when carrying out repairs and service and technological services. (Results and discussion) The lack of information about the state of the repair and maintenance base makes it difficult to determine all the criteria associated with the transition of manufacturers to a contract of the entire life cycle. Obtaining information about the state of the repair and maintenance base of the agro-industrial complex is a very important stage that contributes to the modernization of this base and attracting not only the governments, but also agricultural machinery manufacturers to modernization. (Conclusions) The technological level of the enterprises of the repair and maintenance base of agriculture has significantly decreased in recent years, and this has affected the decline in technical readiness indicators, which confirms the need to conduct research and implement in practice the main measures related to the modernization of the specified repair and maintenance base.

Design and Development of a GPS Working Set based on ISOBUS Protocol for Agricultural Machinery in South Korea

Agriculture has been continuously evolving especially in terms of mechanization and automation. An important aspect of these is the ECU or electronic control unit which is an embedded system that is responsible for controlling a specific function or subsystem in a vehicle, tractor or implement. There are numerous manufacturers of agricultural machinery in South Korea, but only a few develop electronic control units (ECUs) that are compliant with ISO 11783. This research was carried out to address the important need to develop such an ECU for agricultural machinery in Korea. This study presents the design of a compliant Global Positioning System (GPS) ECU working set for the automation of agricultural equipment that is fully plug-and-play and non-GNSS specific. An STM32F107 ARM 32-bit Cortex M3 was designed as an ECU using IAR Embedded Workbench with a uBlox M8 GNSS for GPS data. It was then connected to a Virtual Terminal (VT), and the exchanged CAN messages were tested using a KVASER PCIEcan HS CAN Analyzer. Experimental and analytical data confirm that the embedded GPS working set system uses the ISOBUS communication protocol when transmitting GPS data required by an agricultural machine. The GPS working set’s applicability to agricultural work is demonstrated, along with compliance to protocols for plug-and-play functionality for manufacturers from various countries, which is an additional convenience for users. The methodology presented could be used when designing new ISO 11783-compliant working sets for other sources of sensor or environmental data.

Whole lifecycle evolution control method of modular product structure oriented to personalized service

ABSTRACT The modular product structure is the orderly integration of the information generated by the modular design. With the deepening of the personalized service concept, in order to better provide personalized product customization services driven by customer demands, the research of modular product structure evolution control in the whole lifecycle is extremely necessary. Considering the different concerns of the tasks in different stages of the whole lifecycle, a 4-level modular product structure whole lifecycle evolution modelling system is proposed to transform the modular product structure into different tree structure for each lifecycle stage. By modelling the attributes for the nodes and the relationship for the edges of each stage tree, the standardized management and invocation of the information required by the personalized service process is realized. On this basis, two different personalized product customization methods led by recommendation or configuration are proposed, and the flow path and algorithm writing logic of personalized product configuration are introduced based on each stage tree. Finally, the method is applied to small agricultural machinery (SAM) products, which proves that the method can reasonably and orderly controls the evolution process, and provides a new idea for the development of whole lifecycle personalized services.

Сучасні тенденції формування ринку кормозбиральної техніки

The purpose of the article is to investigate the tendencies of the machinery for field forage production in Ukraine and to substantiate the main criteria for decision-making by the management of the agricultural enterprises and agroservice structures in the formation of their fleets. Identify ways to improve the production of equipment for field fodder production in Ukraine Research methods. The methodological basis of the research is the dialectical method of cognition of the processes and phenomena, scientific works of the domestic scientists on the problems of formation, development and functioning of the agricultural machinery markets. The following research methods have been applied to solve the problems set in the work: monographic (for analyzing the peculiarities of the formation of the forage harvesters market in Ukraine), empirical (for complex assessment of the current state of the research object), abstract and logical (for generalization and formulation of the conclusions). Research results. The current state, preconditions and peculiarities of the market formation of field forage harvesters and provision with them of the rural producers have been analyzed. The factors that hinder the organization of production of complex agricultural machinery in Ukraine during the days of the state independence have been investigated. The main directions of implementation of the scientific and technological progress in the constructions of complex agricultural machinery of the leading world producers have been analyzed. The scientifically substantiated proposals on the criteria of decision-making in the formation of the forage harvesters fleets have been worked out. Ways to improve the production of equipment for field fodder production in Ukraine have been identified. Scientific novelty. The theoretical provisions on the formation of the agricultural machinery market have been further developed, taking into account the introduction of the latest innovative achievements of the scientific and technological progress in agricultural machinery construction and structural changes in agriculture of Ukraine. Practical significance. The main technical and technological, economic factors influencing the formation of the market of technical means for field forage production in Ukraine have been identified. The proposals for determining the criteria for managerial decision-making in the formation of the forage harvesters fleets by the agricultural enterprises and agroservice structures have been developed. Ways to improve the production of domestic equipment are proposed. Tabl.: 1. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 22.

Создание гибридных станков для производства деталей сельхозназначения

The equipment of agricultural machinery has its own special features due to the following reasons: high requirements for wear resistance and fatigue strength of the working surfaces of parts that experience heavy loads; relatively large dimensions and weight of manufactured machines; mainly small-scale and serial production, etc. In the conditions of aging and wear of the machine and tractor fleet, multiple increases in the cost of machines and spare parts, and the lack of financial resources, the issue of technical equipment of agricultural production should be solved by developing new and improving the existing technological processes of production and repair. In the production of agricultural machinery and mechanisms, it is necessary to use modern technologies, equipment, and materials. An urgent task is the development and application of hybrid technologies and hybrid equipment for the production of machines and mechanisms, as well as spare parts for the machine and tractor fleet. The paper presents the options for applying the principle of combination. This will allow creating machine tool systems where different types of processing can be combined on a single platform, which reduces the time for intermediate and auxiliary operations, the range of available equipment, maintenance and repair costs, etc., which is especially important for small enterprises, repair shops, and small businesses that produce machines and mechanisms for agricultural purposes. English version of the article is available at URL: https://panor.ru/articles/creation-of-hybrid-machines-for-the-production-of-agricultural-parts/69769.html

Technical equipment of agriculture in Kazakhstan as a factor of increasing its competitiveness

The material basis for the development of technological innovations, increasing the competitiveness of domestic food is technical potential. The purpose of the study is to study the current state of provision of agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan with agricultural machinery, to identify the main problems and prospects of agricultural engineering. Based on the use of economic and statistical method, the analysis of the availability of the main types of agricultural machinery in the republic for 2013-2020 was done. Consideration of statistical data indicates that technical equipment of agricultural production is one of the determining factors for its effective development. Results – the experience of the CIS and foreign countries in the formation of technical base of agricultural producers is presented and the role of agricultural sector in sustainable development of the country's economy is justified. The dynamics of the output of the main types of agricultural machines is shown, taking into account the State Program on Development of the AIC of the RK for 2017-2021. The key problematic issues of material and technical support of agricultural industry are reflected: wear and tear of equipment, excess of standard service period, weak technical means, high cost of agricultural equipment. The data on domestic enterprises producing various agricultural machinery are presented. Conclusions based on the analysis, the authors note that due to insufficient volumes of domestic production of agricultural machinery, their main quantity and types are supplied from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and foreign countries. Information about suppliers of agricultural machinery is presented, indicating the name and brand of machinery. As a result of the conducted research, the necessity of development of agricultural machinery for updating technical means of agro-industrial complex has been justified. For these purposes, a set of measures aimed to improve technical equipment of agro-industrial production of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been developed.

Modeling of Normativity of Criteria of Technical Level of Forage Harvesters Combines

The article presents the results of analytical calculations of methods for assessing the technical level of agricultural machinery products with their prospective standardization of forage harvesterscombines.From the author’s point of view, it would be rational to assess the technical level as a function of the rate of change of indicators that determine the development of this type of equipment over a limited period of time, for example, over the life of the forage harvesterscombines. During this period, as a rule, you can consider the performance of two or three generations of this type of forage harvesters combines. Investigating the rate of change of parameters of a certain chronological series of analytical objects as an indicator of technical level, we can conclude that the difference in the rate of change of an indicator has the degree of influence of each indicator on the formation of initial properties that determine the ability of this technique at each stage of its development to meet the specific requirements of consumers. That is, only important indicators are subject to improvement or development. If the indicator is improving at an accelerated pace, it means that the importance of factors such as manufacturability or world conditions.

Leveraging green skills in response to the COVID-19 crisis: a case study of small and medium enterprises in Harare, Zimbabwe

PurposeThe sustainable skills that informal manufacturers use in volatile times remain poorly understood. This study explored the skills that the informal manufacturers used to navigate the uncertain business environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachA total of 27 telephone interviews were conducted with informal entrepreneurs who were manufacturers of agricultural machinery at Mbare Magaba and Gaza home industry in Harare, Zimbabwe. Purposive and snow ball sampling were used to identify information rich sources. The authors used thematic analysis in identifying recurrent themes from this study.FindingsThe study results show that business agility motivated most informal manufacturers to restructure their business to sustain their operations. With the closure of formal companies, the informal manufacturers adopted slowing and narrowing loops through purchasing broken down agricultural machines for repairs or remanufacturing of durable machines for their low-income customer base. Most young and formally trained manufacturers adopted a prospector strategic behaviour as they used digital platforms to network with business associates for supplies, gathering market intelligence, making and receiving electronic payments and establishing virtual distant markets whilst the older manufacturers resorted mostly to a defender strategic behaviour of engaging their usual customers for repair jobs and a few referrals.Originality/valueThis study offers unique insights with respect to skills required for the sustainable and strategic management of small and medium enterprises during times of crisis.

Nanotechnology As One of The Possible Solutions To The Problem of Civilization or Threat To Humanity

Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies are used in almost all areas of agriculture: crop production, animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, veterinary medicine, processing industry, agricultural machinery production, etc. The purpose of this article was to review the literature on the use of nanotechnology in agriculture, the risks and safety of using nanotechnology. The current generation of the world of 7.8 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. This means that food security will require new systems for the production of food, water and energy. On the other hand, producing more food requires natural resources, land consumption, water supply. Thus, in the very near future, scientific research will be asked to present new paradigms and practices to solve highly complex and varied problems. Can the world's agricultural systems cope with global climate change! Nanotechnology is a fast-growing field that can advance agriculture and food processing with new tools that promise to sustainably increase food production and protect crops from pests. In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most important and exciting areas of knowledge at the forefront of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. It gives high hopes for quick breakthroughs and new directions in technical development in many areas of activity. Nanotechnology is a powerful technique that can be used to design and reassemble nature on an atomic and molecular scale. Nanotech is working to realize the ancient scientific vision of recreating the atom by manipulating matter on an atomic scale so that it is transformed into a range of new materials, devices, living organisms and technical systems.

Compliance of modern agricultural tractors presented on Russian market with global emission standards

The paper discusses the problem of compliance of diesel engines of agricultural tractors that are available on the Russian market with international environmental regulations and standards. Based on the data presented on the official websites of agricultural machinery manufacturers, an analysis of modern domestic and foreign tractors is performed. The performed studies allow concluding that in Russia there is a serious problem associated with the mismatch of agricultural tractors available on the Russian market with the of Stage and Tier global emission standards; 87 % of domestically produced agricultural tractors correspond to low emission classes (Euro 0, Euro 2, Tier 2, Tier 3); 78 % of the examined imported models of tractors from leading world manufacturers comply with emission classes below Tier 4. Methods for improving diesel engines towards reducing the amount of harmful substance emissions into the environment are described: adjustable turbocharging, aftercooling, partial exhaust gas recirculation, electronically controlled Common Rail, and exhaust gas purification and aftertreatment systems are used.

A Rapid Manufacturing Method for Rectangular Splines Based on Laser Cutting and Welding

HighlightsA rapid manufacturing method for internal and external rectangular spline shafts for use in agricultural machinery was developed using a combination of laser cutting and welding.The shear strength of the internal spline welds, extrusion strength of the spline tooth surfaces, and extrusion and shear strength of the external spline pins were tested.Threshold values were obtained for the average diameter of the internal and external splines.Two case studies (light load and heavy load) were performed to verify the feasibility and reliability of the method.Abstract. In recent years, special-sized spline shafts and gears have been widely used in the trial production of new agricultural machinery in China. However, due to the high production cost and long development cycle of these common components, the development of new agricultural machinery has been affected. To solve these problems, this article proposes a method for rapid manufacturing of rectangular internal and external splines using a combination of laser cutting and welding. Through analysis of the weld shear strength of the internal splines, the extrusion strength of the spline tooth surfaces, and the extrusion and shear strength of the external spline pins, it was calculated that the threshold of the average diameter (dm) of the internal splines, commonly used in agricultural machinery, was dm = 31.17 mm, and that of the external splines was dm = 33.45 mm. The feasibility and reliability of the method were verified with two case studies using light and heavy load conditions. The light load case study was the splines of the power input shaft of the pickup platform of a peanut harvester, and the heavy load case study was the splines of the total power input shaft of a peanut no-till planter. The case studies indicated that under the light load conditions (average power of 1.13 kW, average torque of 64.1 N·m, average speed of 168.7 rpm, cumulative working time of 48 h, and harvested area of 46.4 ha) and heavy load conditions (average power of 89.36 kW, average torque of 1029.9 N·m, average speed of 828.6 rpm, cumulative working time of 51.5 h, and planted area of 31.7 ha), no spline failure was observed, and the reliability was 100.0%. This article provides a technical reference for the rapid production of special-sized rectangular splines as single pieces or in small batches for trial production, which requires low processing accuracy, of new agricultural machinery products. Keywords: Agricultural machinery, Laser cutting, Manufacturing method, Rectangular spline, Strength test, Torque.

Research on the Design of Agricultural Machinery Products Based on Ecological Thinking——Taking Sunflower Seedling Machine as an Example

This article describes the basic content and expression of ecological thinking, and explains how to apply the specific aspects of ecological thinking involved in high-efficiency, energy-saving, and environmental protection in the field of agricultural machinery design. This paper take the sunflower deseeding machine as an example, carry out innovative design research based on ecological thinking. Through the research and arrangement of relevant design elements and design principles and design practice, it provides new design ideas for the innovative design of sunflower threshing machines, and reflects the guiding role and application value of ecological thinking in agricultural machinery products.

АНАЛИЗ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОГО ТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО СЕРВИСА СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОЙ ТЕХНИКИ В АПК

Taking into account the importance and necessity of establishing an eff ective repair and maintenance facilities for Russian farm industry, research was conducted on agricultural enterprises to analyze methods of organizing maintenance and repair, as well as technical and economic indicators of services that perform these types of activities in all regions of the country. The authors have determined quantitative composition of operating enterprises, the engineering staff , as well as a number of indicators characterizing their economic condition. It is noted that currently farm enterprises dealing with the repair and maintenance facilities do not meet modern requirements. The equipment fl eet is outdated and requires large amounts of maintenance and repair to maintain its operability. The repair and maintenance facilities cannot perform this task and need organizational and technical transformations that take into account the prospects for the transition of manufacturers to a new level of interaction with consumers in the medium term - the life cycle contract. The paper considers the methodology concerning the possibility of using the “Total Cost of Ownership” criterion in Russia, and the possibility of transition of agricultural machinery manufacturers to a life cycle contract. It is noted that the lack of information on the state of the farm repair and maintenance facilities makes it diffi cult to determine a criterion for the full cost of ownership and the subsequent transition manufacturers on a contract life cycle. The authors indicate that the effi ciency of the repair and maintenance facilities of the industry can be increased by raising the production of domestic agricultural machinery in the medium term in 1.5…2 times, developing in the short term a regulatory and legal framework to include maintenance and repair services related to the leased equipment in the list of additional activities of leasing companies. Also the list of measures includes making vehicle repair contracts with manufacturers, providing state support for establishing service centers in leasing companies, and ensuring the availability of information on the cost of operation and maintenance for the entire period of the equipment use, as well as scientifi c support and training.