FMTTI Testing for Power Tillers
Power tiller testing runs against FMTTI's own Consolidated Guidelines for Testing of Power Tillers — a dedicated, published test procedure. AgPro guides the process; Regional FMTTIs, per the Consolidated Guidelines for Testing of Power Tillers conducts the test.
What the test evaluates
- Tilling depth, width and field performance across soil types
- Structural safety and guard compliance
- Fuel consumption and engine performance
- Handling, vibration and operator-ergonomics assessment
FMTTI test reference & related standards
| Body / Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| FMTTI Consolidated Guidelines | The dedicated published test procedure for power tillers. |
| RNAM test protocol | Referenced for field-performance methodology. |
The real cost breakdown and process for power tiller testing
Power tillers are one of the more thoroughly documented categories on this site, because — unlike most implements — they run under their own dedicated Initial Commercial Test (ICT) regime with a published, itemised charge breakdown, separate from the general per-category fee schedule.
The itemised ICT breakdown
A full power tiller ICT covers thirteen separate line items, from specification and initial inspection through running-in, rotary performance, brakes, drawbar, noise, turning ability, nominal speed, haulage, field test, torture test and material/chemical composition testing, plus miscellaneous charges. Run in full with running-in included, the total comes to ₹4,07,478; without the running-in stage, ₹3,30,590.
Commercial vs Confidential test
Power tillers, like other categories, can be tested as either a Commercial Test — for machines in or ready for commercial production — or a Confidential Test, used for a prototype not yet ready for public disclosure and priced 10% higher than the equivalent Commercial Test.
Report validity and sample size
A power tiller's ICT report is valid for 3 years, with each subsequent Batch Test valid for 5 years — the same shorter ICT window tractors get, reflecting how frequently this category tends to see design changes. The sampling rule calls for 5 units selected for test.
Where AgPro fits in
Given how much a power tiller test can cost depending on scope, getting the regime and institute right before you commit matters. AgPro Consulting confirms which test regime applies to your machine, prepares documentation, and provides guidance, consultation and information on the relevant institute's process. The physical test itself is always conducted by FMTTI's own Test Engineers, at the institute — AgPro's role is guidance, not testing.
Frequently asked questions
- FMTTI publishes a dedicated Consolidated Guidelines document specifically for power tillers, rather than treating them under the general tractor-implement procedure.