In the case of VF tyres, the economic benefit is hidden behind a high purchase price, but savings are made throughout the life of the tyre. It’s easy to have a low price for a discount tyre, but we all know that the real value of a piece of quality equipment becomes clear when it is put into use.
Imagine finishing work in each field quicker, using up less fuel, imagine saving time by avoiding...
Efficient management of your tyres allows you to protect your profitability and take better care of your soil. Agricultural tyre rolling resistance is often underestimated, although it plays an important role in your tractor’s overall performance. This resistance is influenced by many factors such as tyre pressure, tyre size, the type of soil and its moisture content. It has a direct impact on...
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 sized tyres at the front and the rear on four-wheel drive tractors. You cannot consider that a correct...
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...
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...
Because it’s easier, many farmers choose to drive with the same pressure throughout the year, whatever the type of ground or work to be done. This easy compromise comes at a considerable cost for your farm, by reducing the wear life of your tyres by almost half, by slowing down your work rate in wet conditions and by compacting your soil, leading to a decrease in yields.It’s true that finding...
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...
Ballast is essential to improve performance levels and the efficiency of your work. However, it is important to bear in mind that the load bearing capacity of your agricultural tyres has its limits. Taking account of these limits is decisive in terms of how long your tyres will last, soil preservation and the optimisation of your operating costs. Ballasting, or adding extra weight to your...
Efficient management of soil compaction is a crucial, often underestimated, challenge which has a direct impact on farm productivity. This article looks at the significant impact that tractor tyres have on soil compaction, which is a slow, insidious problem that can considerably reduce a field’s production capacity, often without the farmer realising. Through studies, expert analyses and...
