When you buy a new tractor, the first instinct is almost always the same: choose the right engine power, compare optional features, study the electronic appliances… However, a decisive element for actual tractor efficiency is often given a lower priority: the tyres. This choice, though wrongly considered as secondary, has much more influence than just for driving comfort. It affects...
Difficult weather conditions are only to be expected for many farmers. Abundant rain, waterlogged soil and muddy land make working in the fields quite tricky. You have most likely already experienced these frustrating situations: incessant slippage which slows down your work rate, fuel consumption on the rise, or even ruts and soil compaction which compromise future harvests. These issues, far...
On all agricultural farms, the telehandler has become an essential tool. Versatile, powerful and agile, it takes care of fodder handling, skip loading, pallet moving or building maintenance on a daily basis. It forms the real backbone of work on the farm, often operating for many hours per day, on varied surfaces: concrete, gravel, earth or even mud. But the performance of these machines depends...
The budget for replacing your tractor tyres can be greatly reduced, not by buying lower quality, discount agricultural tyres, but by inspecting your tyres regularly and understanding why they wear out so quickly.
Did you know that you could extend the useful life of your agricultural tyres considerably simply by following the indications which are inscribed on your tyres, such as the load and speed index? You can also make your tyres last longer by maintaining them properly and by managing their storage better when they are not being used.
Soil preservation has become a major challenge as far as ensuring farm continuity and profitability is concerned. Every farmer knows the extent to which soil fertility has a direct impact on yields, by facilitating root development and allowing a better absorption of water, fertiliser and essential nutrients. Yet with each pass of the tractor, compaction threatens the natural soil porosity, thus...
Did you know that that most incidents involving harvesting tyres occur at the very beginning of the season and that the issues arising are generally the consequences of a problem encountered during the previous season? A minor impact to the sidewall, improper storage during the winter, driving with an excess load during the preceding harvest often lead to weak points which could result in the...
When you decide to change tyre size, it’s to obtain more longitudinal traction, less compaction and therefore better care for your soil. If you make the decision to increase tyre size, it’s to improve the performance of your tractor, but be careful in terms of the mechanical performance of agricultural tyres… Behind this little known notion lies the question of lead, which is an essential aspect...
Unlike a car, a tractor is a multi-purpose vehicle which can carry or pull much more than its own weight, over all types of terrain. These demands are managed by your tyres and the disparity between these demands is the reason why it is important to always have the right pressure settings, to make your equipment last over time. Carrying out pressure adjustments may seem insignificant, but for...
