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Traction & Flotation OPTIMIZATION

Traction & Flotation OPTIMIZATION

by James Tuschner | Dec 30, 2019 | Better Traction, Flotation, Uncategorized

    Precision Inflation, LLC Ken Brodbeck, VP of Technology Can you have great traction and flotation? YES! Let us start with a couple definitions: Traction: The ability to generate forces in the field and transport. - to move the machine forward (Pulling)...

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4WD Tractor TRACTION:  Pulling 550 hp Implement

4WD Tractor TRACTION: Pulling 550 hp Implement

by James Tuschner | Sep 13, 2019 | Better Traction, Uncategorized

Below is question posed to tire manufacturers from Illinois: In 4WD Tractor application, if implement requires 550 hp and standard duals are not providing adequate traction (can’t go wider with triples), what is your recommendation and how does it compare to tracks on...

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R-1 or R-1W:  TIRE MANUFACTURER’S ANSWER

R-1 or R-1W: TIRE MANUFACTURER’S ANSWER

by James Tuschner | Dec 28, 2018 | Ag Tire Answers, Better Traction

    Titan International, Inc. (Manufacturer of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires) Scott Sloan: Ag Product Manager / Global LSW In the ag industry traction tires are classified by the depth of tread using the nomenclature R-1, R-1W. This industry standard allows...

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Flat Plate & Flotation

Flat Plate & Flotation

by James Tuschner | Jun 28, 2016 | Better Performance, Better Traction, Better Yields, Flotation

What is a flat plate measurement and how does it affect flotation, traction, and yield?   Flat Plate describes the contact patch or footprint in square inches of AG Tire, as shown below: As discussed in "Better Yield" post, larger flat plate is important as...

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Better Traction Ag Tire Basics

Better Traction Ag Tire Basics

by James Tuschner | May 12, 2016 | Better Traction, Flotation, Fuel Economy, Tire Technology

Concept Basic premise of better traction and reducing fuel is linked to increasing volume of pulling lugs on the ground and increasing tire(s) footprint. Footprint = Surface area of tire in contact with the ground. Below is basic detail on how to increase tire...

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Better Yield Ag Tire Basics

Better Yield Ag Tire Basics

by James Tuschner | May 12, 2016 | Better Performance, Better Traction, Better Yields, Fuel Economy, Tire Technology

Concept Basic premise of improving yields with Ag tires is linked to more fully disbursing weight of equipment, reducing tire ground pressure, thus decreasing soil compaction. Methodology to more fully disburse equipment weight is increasing tire(s) footprint....

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