KEY TAKEAWAYS TITAN, Tread patterns on implement tires play an important role as well. Tread patterns in this segment have traditionally been straight rib designs only with low void ratios. Straight rib designs have more of a tendency to skid or push soil, which 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...
First, let's make sure we have the equipment straight! GRAIN WAGON or Gravity Wagon is used to transport grain from FIELD EDGE to grain elevator or bin on farmer's property. Grain Wagons are used primarily OFF FIELD. GRAIN CART is used to transport...
What is an IF & VF Ag Tire and how can it effect yield? Definitions IF is abbreviation for Increased Flexion. Tire can carry 20% more load than standard tire at same air pressure. VF is the abbreviation for Very High Flexion. Tire can carry 40% more load...
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...
What is going on with Implement Ag Tires? Topic of discussion is changing I-1 Free rolling multi-rib tire that is used on variety of towed implements. Old vs. New For decades the Bias Ply constructed 9.5L-15, 11L-15 and 12.5L-15 I-1 tires were staples of the...