Question Bank • QB_SUB_FP_HYD_003 MSQ • 2 Marks

Section 3: Farm Power

Tractors and Power Tillers

Subtopic: Steering and hydraulic control systems used in tractors

Question Statement:

Which features characterize a hydrostatic power steering system in modern farm tractors?

Options:

  • (A) Elimination of direct mechanical linkage between steering wheel and front wheels
  • (B) Use of an orbital metering valve (orbitrol) and hydraulic double-acting ram cylinder
  • (C) Effortless steering even with heavy front-mounted loaders
  • (D) Automatic GPS autonomous guidance under all conditions

Answer Key:

A, B, C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Hydrostatic steering uses an orbitrol hydraulic pump and ram cylinder, eliminating mechanical drag links.
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