A four bottom 40 cm MB plough has a working depth of 15 cm and draft of 1600 kg. It is working at a speed of 15 cm and draft of 1600 kg. it is working at a speed of 4.5 km/hr with field efficiency of 70%. What will be the drawbar power?

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