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Jacking up the tractor
29 April 2025

13 safety rules for operations involving agricultural tyres

We don’t generally give it much thought, but when we talk of accidents linked to tyres, we tend to think about speed on the road or the explosion of a tyre due to excessive loads. These two points seem to be under control, because everyone knows that driving too fast or loads that are too heavy are...
Jacking up the tractor
29 April 2025

13 safety rules for operations involving agricultural tyres

We don’t generally give it much thought, but when we talk of accidents linked to tyres, we tend to think about speed on the road or the explosion of a tyre due to excessive loads. These two points seem to be under control, because everyone knows that driving too fast or loads that are too heavy are...
Narrow tyre with a steel belt ideal for spraying
26 March 2025

Comparison between a standard narrow tyre and a tyre with a steel belt

You have decided to equip your tractor with narrow tyres to optimise your passes between the rows without damaging your crops. A strategic choice which has a direct impact on the success of your sowing operations and the quality of your phytosanitary treatments. But faced with the different tyre...
Mounting tractor tyres
17 February 2025

Advice for mounting and demounting tractor tyres

Mounting or demounting tractor tyres is a tricky operation, not due to complexity but because of the need to move large volumes and masses. This type of operation must be well prepared in advance to anticipate problems which could be costly if your new tyre were to be damaged, or if the tractor was...
Narrow tyre with a steel belt; ideal for spraying
23 January 2025

What is the advantage of having a narrow tyre with a steel belt?

Your choice of tyre is not just a question of size or price. It’s a strategic decision on how to optimise yields, protect your crops or reduce your working time. Wide tyres, which are perfect for ploughing, reach their limit when it comes to passing between fragile rows of young seedlings. On the...
Maxi Traction IF tyres for soil preservation
20 December 2024

Why are agricultural tyres crucial for soil preservation?

Soil preservation is not just a question of ecology: it’s an economic and strategic necessity for your farm. The quality of your soil has a direct bearing on the growth capacity of your crops, the productivity of your land and, in the long term, on the profitability of your farm. Soil compaction is...
Which agricultural tyre lets you do more with the same tyre size?
28 November 2024

Which agricultural tyre lets you do more with the same tyre size?

Every little detail counts when it comes to maximising your yield. Your implements and equipment are generally chosen for their sturdiness and efficiency, but what about your tractor tyres? They are neglected too often, but play a key role in the productivity and preservation of your soil. Imagine...
Front loaders have a direct impact on front tyre wear
18 October 2024

What is the impact of a front loader on my agricultural tyres?

The use of a front loader on your tractor is not without consequences for your tyres. Between handling operations, transporting heavy loads and manoeuvres on hard ground, an intense effort is required from the front tyres of your tractor, which can lead to premature wear or even irreversible...
What are the solutions for less agricultural tyres wear on the road?
25 September 2024

How to incur less agricultural tyre wear on the road?

Asphalt, which is much more abrasive than earth, acts like sandpaper on your tyres, significantly reducing their wear life. Unfortunately, frequent use of the tractor on the road has become a necessity for many farmers due to the increasing distance between fields. Tractor tyres are not originally...
Which agricultural tyre for a potato harvester
26 August 2024

Which agricultural tyre for a potato harvester?

The potato harvest is the culminating point after several months of work. But this decisive phase is not without consequences for your soil, on which your productivity depends. A self-propelled potato harvester, with its considerable weight, can exert immense pressure on the structure of your soil,...
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