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National Test
The National Test is carried out on the basis of the Agricultural Mechanization Promotion Law, to determine performance, durability and ease of operation of current machines. The kinds of machinery to be tested, testing codes and standards are determined and announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The test results are reported to the Minister, and the name of the approved models and the outline of their test results are made available to the public.
Safety Test
The safety Test is conducted on the basis of the rules prepared by the Safety Testing Advisory Committee, to decide whether machines tested meet the safety requirements or not.
IAM Test
The IAM Tests are conducted on the basis of our Test Regulations. There are two kinds of tests as follows.
  • Group 1 Test
    The Group 1 Test is carried out according to our test codes. The test is applied to important machinery selected by IAM. The evaluation reports are made available to the public.
  • Group 2 Test
    The Group 2 Test is mainly conducted for manufactures according to the test procedures agreed upon with them. The test reports can only be published with the consent of the applicants.
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OECD Test
IAM is designated as the OECD testing station in Japan. The tests of tractors and safety cabs/frames are carried out in accordance with standard codes.
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Functional Check of Moter Vehicles, etc. for Agricultural Work
IAM is carrying out the functional check of motor vehicles for agricultural work that are tractors, rice transplanters, combines etc. at request of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
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PTO performance test Drawbar performance test
PTO performance test Drawbar performance test
Waterproof test Safety test of monorail transporter
Waterproof test Safety test of monorail transporter
Performance test of rice transplanter Distribution pattern test of boom sprayer
Performance test of rice transplanter Distribution pattern test of boom sprayer
Required power test of potato harvester Performance test head feeding type combine harvester
Required power test of potato harvester Performance test head feeding type combine harvester
Durability test of combine harvester Specification check of head feeding type combine harvester
Durability test of combine harvester Specification check of head feeding type combine harvester
Static test of roll-over protection structure Safety test of brush cutter(cutting attachment impact test)
Static test of roll-over protection structure Safety test of brush cutter
(cutting attachment impact test)
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