Ag Tire Talk Series https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us Steep Slope Ag Tire Adjustments If producer is working fields with +11° Slope (+20% Grade), what changes should be made in tire selection (Bias-Radial-IF/VF CFO), air pressure, and operator procedures to ensure optimum performance and minimal downtime. If producer is working fields with +11° Slope (+20% Grade), what changes should be made in tire selection (Bias-Radial-IF/VF CFO), air pressure, and operator procedures to ensure optimum performance and minimal downtime.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20053 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:25:35 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20053-steep-slope-ag-tire-adjustments Ag Tire Manufacturer Must Have Apps & Sites What are go to ag tire apps and 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? http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19278 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:16:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19278-ag-tire-manufacturer-must-have-apps-and-sites AgTireTalk-Art.jpg How to Check Ag Track Alignment This Q&A originally appeared in AG Track Talk to provide answers that farm equipment dealers have about farm track technology. This series features a trending question followed by an abridged version of the answers. For the complete answers, check out www.agtracktalk.com p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 12.0px; line-height: 12.0px; font: 9.5px 'ITC Century'} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px}

This Q&A originally appeared in AG Track Talk to provide answers that farm equipment dealers have about farm track technology. This series features a trending question followed by an abridged version of the answers. For the complete answers, check out  www.agtracktalk.com

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19167 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19167-how-to-check-ag-track-alignment alignment-check.jpg Compare & Contrast — Making the Case for Tires vs. Tracks Question: What applications and fitments do you recommend rubber tracks vs. tires and what are performance differences in terms of traction, fuel economy, soil compaction and roading? http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18193 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:01:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18193-compare-contrast-making-the-case-for-tires-vs-tracks Tracks-vs-Tires-Image.jpg How to Properly Ballast a Tractor: Increase Traction & Reduce Fuel Question: In the 100+ HP Tractor Segment, how does grower properly ballast a tractor, how often should process be done, and what is impact on tire traction and soil compaction? http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18076 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:50:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18076-how-to-properly-ballast-a-tractor-increase-traction-and-reduce-fuel Variable Inflation System Tire Performance Impact Do you foresee variable air pressure systems becoming popular on U.S. ag equipment, how is tire performance affected, and what yield, traction and transport benefits can grower expect to receive? See how various industry leaders answered this question. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17994 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:22:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17994-variable-inflation-system-tire-performance-impact 7-and-20-psi.png 7 psi Field Pressure / 20 psi Road Pressure: Courtesy Precision Inflation Systems What are the Best Tire Warranty Options? You could spend hours comparing each and every aspect of every tire company’s warranty policy. Stubble, Field Hazard, Workmanship and Materials along with the length of the warranty, and how it applies with respect to how the amount of credit is determined based on years of service or wear are all factors to consider. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17813 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17813-what-are-the-best-tire-warranty-options IMG_9837.jpg Preventative Tire Maintenance to Reduce Downtime This Q&A originally appeared in AG Tire Talk to provide answers that farm equipment dealers have about farm tire technology. This series features a trending question followed by an abridged version of the answers. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17730 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:07:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17730-preventative-tire-maintenance-to-reduce-downtime What are CFO Tires & How Do They Help Yields? Cyclic Field Operation or CFO designation applies to IF tires. Per the Tire and Rim Assn., the cyclic service is intended for use on a vehicle with a minimal requirement for torque transmission and with appreciable total weight fluctuations, like those on grain carts, combine and air seeders which are repeatedly filled up and emptied. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17576 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17576-what-are-cfo-tires-how-do-they-help-yields IF-CFO-Sidewall-Marking-Comparison.jpg Courtesy AG Tire Talk Top Tips for Reducing Stubble Damage to Tires James Tuschner asked several farm equipment dealers to weigh in on the best way to reduce stubble damage on tires. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17509 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:02:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17509-top-tips-for-reducing-stubble-damage-to-tires