MANUFACTURER’S ANSWER to What are the 3 GO TO AG TIRE Apps & Website Portals you deem “essential” to increase tire productivity, increase yield, and maximize return on investment? What info do they provide? How do they work? KEY TAKEAWAYS MAXAM, In all cases, assuming the right tire size has been...
How does producer choose best Load Speed Index, what is impact of IF / VF, and how does change from transport speed to in field affect air pressure requirements? Continental Agriculture North America Harm-Hendrik Lange: Agriculture Tires Field Engineer Starting with the simplest component: Speed Symbol...
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 tire manufactures to work within the...
Continental Agriculture North America Ralf Krieger: Head of Development and Industrialization of Agricultural Tires There are several trends in modern agriculture that increase the risk of stubble damage. Due to the quick development pace of operating procedures, tools and tires are attempting to keep up:...
BKT USA, Inc. Dave Paulk: Manager Field Technical Services There are several important reasons for using ballast on tractors. Tractors and combines often have to add weight to accommodate horsepower imbalances. Adding weight where required will improve traction and reduce slippage. Managing the...
Firestone Ag Bradley J. Harris: Manager, Global Agricultural Field Engineering Just like asking if apple or orange juice is better, asking if tracks or tires are better systems comes down to customer preference. Both systems have pros and cons, so it is important to understand the facts and benefits...
