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| The University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory is the officially designated tractor testing station for the United States and tests tractors according to the codes of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Twenty-nine countries adhere to the tractor test codes (including non-OECD members: China, India, the Russian Federation, and Serbia), with active tractor test stations in approximately 25 of those countries. The OECD codes require that tractors be tested in the country of manufacture. Reciprocity agreements with the codes require that once an OECD test report is officially approved, it must be accepted by all participating countries. | ||
From Dream to RealityA folding toolbar went from dream to manufacturing for one senior design team. The team, advised by Director Dr. Hoy, designed a narrow-transport stacking toolbar, adaptable to different manufacturer's equipment, that is now being manufactured by Orthman Manufacturing. One of the goals was to meet state road regulations when folded for transport. Team member Ryan Hulme (fourth from left) went from intern to employee. Andrew and Karoline worked as students for the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. |
Left to right: Justin Troudt (Orthman Manufacturing), and team members Karoline Kastanek, Ryan Hillen, Ryan Hulme, and Andrew Schumacher next to the toolbar at 2009 Husker Harvest Days. Photo by Don McCabe. |
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