Different Types of Tractor Tyres

Tractors are used in a lot of different ways. For instance, they are used to carry heavy loads, sow seeds, till the land, and even landscape. The right kind of tyres helps tractors maximise their efficiency and productivity. Not all lands are the same. Therefore, all types of tyres are uniquely engineered to deliver optimal performance in particular applications and conditions.

Tyres are usually application specific. This means that all types of tyres provide the user with attributes that they will value the most. For instance, the impact of the tyres on the ground, how fuel efficient the tyres are, their ride quality, the traction it provides, and if it is suitable to drive on a particular terrain.

Primary Tractor Types

• Agricultural (R1) Tractor Tyres- Agricultural tractor tyres are specifically designed to work along with tractor models that are built for farming purposes. This category of tractor tyres is resistant to wear and tear and has deep tread patterns that offer good traction, which is important for landscaping in hilly areas. These types of tyres are also designed to be used on soft surfaces such as grass, mud, and soil.

• Rice/Cane (R2) Tyres- R2 tyres or Rice & Cane, Paddle, or Spade tyres are tractor tyres specifically designed to operate tractors in extremely wet or sticky soil conditions. They have a very deep tread pattern.

• Turf (R3) Tractor Tyres- Turf tractor tyres have a tread pattern that is somewhere between the tread pattern of agricultural and industrial tractor tyres, therefore, they can be used on both soft and hard surfaces. This type of tractor tyres is resistant to wear and tear and is best suited for golf courses, lawns, and other similar terrains. These tyres are not suitable for working in wet surface conditions, however, it still provides excellent traction in tough dry conditions.

• Industrial (R4) Tractor Tyres- Industrial tractor tyres are designed for tractors that are used for construction and industrial applications. This category of tractor tyres has a smooth tread pattern which offers good traction on hard surfaces such as concrete and asphalt. This type of tractor tyre is also resistant to punctures and cuts.

• Galaxy pro tyres- Galaxy pro tyres are specifically designed for gardening and farming purposes in vineyards and orchards. This category of tractor tyres is comparatively smaller than the aforementioned tractor tyres, however, they provide good traction and pace in narrow lanes. These tyres are lightweight and have block tread patterns which offer great grip in narrow lanes, a low rate of wear and tear, and good floatation. These tyres allow farmers the ability to manoeuvre the tractor swiftly in a short radius.

Farm Tractor Tyres and Implement

• I-1 Implement- I-1 Implement or Multi-Rib tyres are tyres that are found on a wide range of farm implements and trailers. This type of tractor tyres is designed to provide all-around features such as high flotation and load capacity at lower pressures.

• Floatation transport- Unlike other farm trailer tyres, floatation transport tyres are suitable for tractors that can be driven at higher speeds. These tyres are designed to provide superior road performance and stability without sacrificing floatation and grip in the field.

• Traction implement- The traction implement tractors are designed to be used as the driving wheels o agricultural and industrial implements.

• Flotation implement- This type of tractor tyre is specifically designed to minimize soil disturbances at low pressures whilst simultaneously carrying high loads.