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

Does improper lead invalidate your agricultural tyre warranty?

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...

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...

How agricultural tyre pressure affects your efficiency

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...

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...

7 keys to know the impact of ballast on agricultural tyres

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...

9 major points on soil compaction linked to tractor tyres

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...

11 keys for knowing everything about agricultural tyre pressure

Contrary to common belief, adjusting the pressure in your agricultural tyres is an essential point, which can have a significant impact on how well your tyre equipment works and therefore, more generally, on the profitability of your farm. Incorrect pressure settings can lead to premature tyre wear, excessive fuel consumption and a drop in productivity. In the long run, these factors can turn...

Can my agricultural tyres help reduce my fuel consumption?

Tight control of fuel consumption is at the heart of agricultural concerns, since fuel can represent up to 30% of your annual operating budget. Many factors influence this consumption; speed naturally, but also the type of land, the weather conditions, the choice of crop growing methods and habits in terms of machine use. But among these elements, the role of the tyre is often underestimated. In...

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