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...
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...
Titan International, Inc. (Manufacturer of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires) Scott Sloan: Ag Product Manager / Global LSW Cyclic Field Operation or CFO designation applies to IF tires. Per the Tire and Rim Association, the cyclic service is intended for use on a...
Continuing AG Tire Talk's new platform, enabling AG Tire Manufacturers to weigh in on and help growers solve tire related issues, ONE Question was posed: In MFWD Tractor Row Crop application, what tire features should grower look for to improve traction, reduce...
With all the complexities associated with Modern Ag Tires, there is no way a blog can cover everything. Our commitment to you is that if you have an Ag Tire Question, we at Ag Tire Talk will provide an answer, drawing upon a team with over 68 years of tire business...
VF480/95R50, VF480/80R50, and VF480/70R54....why are manufacturers offering so many aspect ratio options? Aspect Ratio Before we dig in, remember, Middle number of size = Aspect Ratio (% of sidewall height to section width) as shown below....