Given that improper lead can cause extremely rapid wear to your tractor tyres, you may rightly wonder whether this type of problem will be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The concept of mechanical lead is generally misunderstood and is linked to the varying rotation speeds of different

Which agricultural tyre boosts the performance of your agricultural contracting company?

The quality of your equipment can make the difference in terms of the level of service offered by your agricultural contracting firm. Your machines and implements are directly concerned, but equipment such as tyres also have a role to play. Your choice of tyres is decisive as far as protecting your clients’ soil is concerned, as well as obtaining better traction and less slip. In terms of...

What is the best agricultural tyre for autonomous tractors?

Autonomous tractors represent advanced technologies, offering the promise of more precise and more productive farming. They are engineered to optimise agricultural operations, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. However, the full potential of these machines cannot be reached without paying special attention to their tyres, which are essential in adapting correctly to the different types of...

Testimonial: What are the qualities of a premium agricultural tyre

When you replace your agricultural tyres, you may be tempted to go for the cheapest, standard model on the market to make a direct saving. This seems like a good idea, but in fact is quite the opposite. Of course, the debit from your bank account linked to the purchase will have less impact on your cash flow, but the most standard tyre models are not very resistant to load or wear, they require...

Here is the new generation of high-tech agricultural tyres

While it is easy to minimise the impact of the tyre’s contact patch with the ground, it is precisely these few square centimetres of additional contact area which turn out to be at the very heart of efficiency in terms of traction and tractor handling capacity. The few lugs (which seem to be a minor aspect of the tyre) in contact with the ground are the promise of substantive work, ensuring...

A long-lasting agricultural tyre also leads to better productivity

You are well aware that your land is your most precious asset and your crop practices have evolved to protect this asset which can keep on producing for ever if you take care of it and respect it. The entire production chain may be improved as a result of this. This process of transition from intensive farming which degrades the soil towards sustainable farming must take account of every aspect...

How to get a better warranty for your agricultural tyres?

Perhaps you think that the warranty is of little importance when it comes to agricultural tyres? But imagine being entitled to a full refund after three years’ use because your agricultural tyre has a manufacturing fault. In this case the warranty obviously makes a lot of sense. This means significant cost savings which protects your equipment and assures you that the manufacturer offering this...

What are the differences between the 3 generations of VF tyres?

Low-pressure tyres have evolved over time to become even more high-performance. These developments mean that you can now work at an even lower inflation pressure or carry even heavier loads. These high-tech tyres which belong to the third generation of VF tyres offer exceptional soil preservation qualities despite the load. The evolution of VF tyres has made it possible to work with bigger,...

The advantages of a good agricultural tyre in wine and fruit growing activities

Even if vines or fruit trees in the orchard have deep roots, there is also a large part of their root system which is close to the surface to capture the moisture or micronutrients present in the arable layer of the soil which is much richer than the lower layers. The repeated circulation of agricultural machinery over the same spot over several years will compact the soil, block root...

Which agricultural tyre technology to choose? Standard, IF or VF?

The tyre is an essential part of your machine, which transmits engine power to the ground. When it comes to renewing your tyres, it’s always important to consider the choice of tyre technology. This choice depends on how you use your tractor, with it being crucial to distinguish between a tractor used for regular field crop operations in the fields and a tractor which is used in the farmyard or...

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