1/4-Scale Tractor "Bison Pullers"
Each year a team of undergraduate students designs and builds a 1/4-scale pulling tractor for an international collegiate competition sonsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The goal of the competition is for team members to pull the knowledge gained in various classes to use in a real world application. In addition, students also learn invaluable teamwork and communication skills as well as developng industry contacts, which could later prove valuable in their careers.
The 1/4-Scale Tractor Competition is made up of teams from the Student Branches of ASABE from around the world. The competition is similar to a normal tractor pull with a few different objectives; not only are he teams trying to pull the sled the length of the track, but they also need to compete in severl engineering objectives. Each team prepares a written design report, an oral presentation, cost analysis and a design log for their tracor. Also, each team is judged on the manufactuability and serviceability of their tractor.
Advisers
Dr. Tom Bon, 202 Ag and Biosystems Engineering, 231-7275
Elton Solseng, 204 Ag and Biosystems Engineering, 231-7269
Web site
Meetings
- Vary as needed, commonly Thursday nights
Goals
- Develop a ¼ scale tractor for the A-team competition, and modify the previous year’s tractor for the X-team competition at the International Quarter Scale Tractor (IQS) pull held each June in Peoria, IL.
Major Activities
- Design and development of the tractors, fundraising, public service, promotion of ISQ, and presentation of the ¼ scale tractor at campus functions
Membership Requirements
- Interested students in good standing at NDSU
How to Join
- Come to a meeting and become involved
