Perpustakaan Digital ITB

Indonesia's forestry sector plays a pivotal role in the nation's economic growth and environmental stability. However, conventional soil tillage methods in forest areas, particularly those with marine clay content, pose significant challenges due to inefficiency and resource intensiveness. Mechanization offers a viable solution to enhance soil tilling in such areas. This research aims to develop a prototype of a soil crushing machine adapted to forest areas containing marine clay. Building upon previous work, the research focuses on creating an economically feasible prototype for soil tillage. This research includes designing the prototype, prototype creation, testing, size reduction analysis, and further enhancement of the soil crushing machine. The soil crushing machine is in the form of a crusher bucket. The findings demonstrate the successful manufacturing and operation of the crusher bucket prototype. Sieve analysis confirms effective size reduction of soil particles post-crushing. Additionally, the crusher bucket prototype exhibits versatility by handling waste materials with notable reduction ratios. All prototype components have been meticulously designed, facilitating the manufacturing process, and ensuring seamless integration. The testing results indicate that the crusher bucket prototype effectively crushed the soil, resulting in smaller and finer particles. This research sets a foundation for advancing mechanized soil tillage methods in Indonesian forest areas, fostering sustainable resource utilization and economic development.