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Modern agriculture requires the use of larger machinery and equipment. The trend towards total mechanization of farm operations makes the cost of machinery and equipment a major portion of the total farm expenses.
Recent developments in the design of agricultural tractors and off-road vehicles in general, and the increasing concerns about energy savings, soil conservation and safety have underlined the need for extending the general knowledge and understanding of agricultural tire behaviour.
Autonomous and electric tractors will bring about the need to re-evaluate tire designs. In some cases, greater emphasis will be placed on durability over tire handling and performance.
Smart tire solutions with advanced sensing and reporting functions will also be needed as well. New tire designs will likely be an evolution existing technology which build on the benefits of proven solutions.
With recent developments, damage/puncture sensing with auto repairing tires and sensor-equipped tires in the field to measure and map compaction layers for tillage are in trend.
When a tractor driving over a field of varying soil types and moisture conditions. To reduce slippage, tires will automatically sense slippage and adjust the inflation and tread for optimum traction in real-time to boost productivity.
Currently, there are very few next-generation smart applications in industrial tires, but this is expected to change rapidly in the next 5 years.
The global tractor tire market is estimated at $XX Billion in 2020 and growing at XX% CAGR till 2025.
Apollo Tyres has launched the Virat series of next-generation agricultural tyres in Chandigarh, Northern India, in the presence of farmers and business partners.
The all-rounder tractor tyres are said to offer “industry-best traction” and have a unique design to deliver a high degree of performance to vehicles utilised in the agricultural and haulage sectors.
The Virat tyre, which is available in front and rear fitments, has 20 lugs to provide a strong grip, and more rubber in the tire’s wearing zone results in even wear and a longer service life when used in both soft and hard soil.
The latest tyre from the firm also features a new lug design, distinct lug geometry, and new generation aesthetics. The curved lug geometry and a rounder groove profile near the tire’s shoulder allow for faster mud evacuation from the bucket area between lugs, which improves grip. The tyre has a twin tapered lug design to lessen the risk of punctures and vehicle downtime.
Hercules Tires has introduced its first farm tyre. The AG-TRAC RT45 Radial R-1W from Hercules Tires is designed for optimal traction in the field. The initial launch will comprise ten SKUs with wheel widths ranging from 28 to 46 inches, covering the most common 4WD and MFWD tractor models.
Mud Diffusers, which aid in breaking mud and debris free from the tyre for optimal pulling force, are included in the new Hercules Tires AG-TRAC RT45. Multi-angle lugs provide a smooth ride between fields while improving handling and reducing vibration.
Optimized footprint, which helps to reduce soil compaction thanks to the sturdy flexible casing, and a 20% deeper tread than the conventional R1 that provides low slip, great grip, and long tyre life.
The Goodyear agricultural tire features large circumferential grooves with lateral blading, thus enhancing performance in wet operating conditions. Higher TKPH/TMPH (ton-kilometre-per-hour/ton-miles-per-hour) rating* will help support higher average operating speed and long-distance travel.
John Deere’s three largest 8R-Series tractors come with Goodyear Super Single Low Sidewall (LSW) Technology tires for the model year 2021 when equipped with Independent Link Suspension.
Kubota Introduces L60LE Series Deluxe Compact Tractors. To customize the tractor, Kubota offers a wide variety of tire tread types and sizes. For example, agricultural tires are available for heavy-duty fieldwork requiring maximum traction; turf tires are designed for mowing with minimal ground disruption; and industrial tires are designed for loader work requiring a more everyday-use style tread.
Continental’s very high-flexion (VF) tires feature a unique hybrid tread design which can be used for lower pressure in the field and at a higher pressure for highway transport while carrying the same load. The company says when the tire is fitted to tractors with onboard air compressors, the pressure of the tire can be monitored and adjusted by the operator without having to leave the cab.
CEAT Specialty Tires, Yieldmax Agricultural Radial Tire is designed for the combined harvester market. Its main purpose is to support massive machinery and provide a higher load capacity. Yieldmax is engineered and designed to ensure minimum impact on soil.
