Scottish-based farming and grain handling experts Greenshields Agri Group claims to have improved the operational efficiency of one of its tractors, thanks to the performance of its Michelin AxioBib and MegaXBib tyres.
Previously the firm’s John Deere 8345R operated on dual fitments, before switching to 900/60 R42 AxioBib singles on the rear and 750/65 R26 MegaXBib singles on the front. Designed to enhance soil protection and lower fuel consumption, the tyres’ narrower width versus dual fitments allows the tractor to go straight from the field to the road.
The tractor is used for a range of duties using ancillary equipment specifically procured for its use, including a 6-metre combination drill, a fully-mounted Kverneland plough, a 6-metre power harrow, and a Simba cultivator. The tractor also clocks up regular journeys up and down the A1, travelling between sites.
Commenting, Gary Sands, Farm Manager of Greenshields Agri, said: “We’re farming land over rolling hills and steep slopes, and the Michelin tyres have provided us with tremendous stability.
“Previously, going on the road with dual fitments meant we were limited on speed and required an escort. The AxioBib and MegaXBib single fitments have reduced the time it takes to make a journey and are narrow enough to mean we don’t need an escort, saving us money.”
Greenshields Agri has been in operation since 2010. It boasts an impressive 5,000 acres of farmland to cater for its operations in precision farming, grain handling and grain marketing services.
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