Simulation of the Rollover Angle of a Self-Propelled Radish Harvester for Different Load Conditions

Abstract

This study was focused on the stability analysis of the self-propelled radish harvester. A 3D simulation model was developed using RecurDyn and used to analyze the rollover angle. The rollover angle of the original radish harvester was analyzed and checked to see if it satisfied the standard overturning angle (i.e., 30°). To improve it, three simulated weights (50, 100, and 150 kg) were added to three positions (front, center, and rear). The rollover angle of the radish harvester was slightly less than the criterion angle at a deflection angle of 180°. This issue was solved by attaching an additional weight to the front with a deflection angle of 180 degrees. In particular, when an additional weight of 50 kg was attached to the front or an additional weight of 150 kg was attached to the center or rear, the criterion angle range satisfied all conditions. In conclusion, it is feasible that the self-propelled radish harvester prototype could satisfy the criterion angle with the additional load and could be applied to field agriculture.