PROPER BALLAST Fuel Savings BKT USA, Inc. Dave Paulk: Manager Field Technical Services Ballast The correct amount of wheel/tire ballast is important for a tractor because it helps to transfer the power from the tractor to the...
AG TIRE TALK KEY TAKEAWAYS BKT "...it’s only a matter of time before tire sensors and/or RFID tags are used in agriculture." GRI "...the main reason we need them (sensors), especially on high horsepower tractors, is that monitoring air...
AG TIRE TALK KEY TAKEAWAYS YOKOHAMA: "Like so many segments in the tire industry, sprayer tires have become very specialized—it's really the opposite of a one-size-fits-all market...we've seen amazing response to the unique...
QUESTION What are your unique proprietary naming conventions, what specific tire attributes do they identify, and what features and benefits do they offer producer? Michelin Ag David Graden: Operational Market Manager – Agriculture Over the years, Michelin has...
Alliance Tire Americas James Crouch: National Product Manager—Agriculture Tires are so durable in the field that it's easy to forget that they can be damaged if they are stored incorrectly. The big hazards are letting them get out of shape and exposing the...
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...