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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...
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,...
Extra Load tyres in a livestock farming building
26 July 2024

Extra Load tyres: Increase the load for mixed crop-livestock farming

Mixed crop-livestock farming leads to special requirements for your tyre equipment. Frequent manoeuvres in the farm courtyard, often on hard surfaces, combined with regular activities in the fields, require multipurpose tyres capable of bearing heavy loads during handling operations, but without...
Which is the best agricultural tyre for clay soil
19 June 2024

How to choose a good agricultural tyre for clay soil

Heavy clay soils are often quite a challenge for farmers. They are rich in minerals and extremely fertile, but there are disadvantages. Their dense, impermeable texture makes work trickier, especially in wet conditions when the earth becomes muddy and sticky or during dry periods when it hardens...
Impact of agricultural tyres on grass fields
24 May 2024

Which agricultural tyre is ideal for the haymaking period?

When the haymaking period approaches, livestock farmers know that the quality of fodder harvested is crucial for animal nutrition. To maximise the quality of the grass harvested, each detail counts, and the choice of agricultural tyre must not be neglected. Agricultural tyres effectively impact the...
Rapid agricultural tyre abrasion on silex soil
19 April 2024

What is the best agricultural tyre for silex soil?

Choosing the best agricultural tyres for your tractors is a necessity, especially when you work on difficult terrain like silex or stoney land. There are unique challenges attached to working on these types of soil, which rapidly accelerate tyre wear and potentially impact the productivity of your...
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