September / October, 2002

Students are Gearing Up for
2003 ASAE 1/4 Scale Tractor Competition

ASAE students will be hard at work for months to come in preparation for the 2003 ASAE 1/4 Scale Tractor Competition, May 30 - June 1, 2003 at Quad City Downs - East Moline, IL.

2002 Pulling Competition

Last year the Michigan State University Spartan Pullers had a great year. The pull included 34 universities from the United States, Canada and Malaysia. The results are as follows:

2002 Results

1st Place Written Design Report
2nd Place Maneuverability
7th Place Overall
11th Place Pulling

 

Quarter-scale tractor design is one of the most intense activities they will experience at MSU. To take seven pages of rules, apply the engineering process, and compete at an international competition is a learning experience they will never forget. Not only will this help them in upcoming courses, it has prepared them for their future careers.

2002 Competition Points Awarded

  • Written Design Report
  • Oral Presentation
  • Safety, Serviceability, Manufacturability
  • Distance Pulling a Weight Transfer Sled
  • Maneuverability


2002 1/4 Scale Pulling Tractor


Ag Expo visitors always take great interest in the 1/4 Scale Pulling Tractor.


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