Correct tyre pressure and tyre size are necessities of enhancing the performance of a tractor, fuel consumption and durability. Importance of tyre maintenance to farm productivity at AgroAsia Tractors. This detailed tractor tyre pressure chart and size guide will assist you in the Tractor maintenance tips for tyres, based on horsepower (HP), soil type and attachments.
This guide provides the information on ideal pressure of tractor tyre and recommended tractor tyre size in accordance with the diverse farming conditions when using a disc plough, disc harrow, trailer, and planter and more.
The importance of Tractor Tyre Pressure
The advantages of keeping the proper pressure of the tyres are:
Better Grip: This is because when the tyres are inflated correctly, they have a better grip to the soil avoiding slipping and leading to a stronger pull when tilling and pulling loads.
Less Tyre wear: by maintaining a stable tyre pressure, it represents a significant impact on the amount of tyre wear, by ensuring even wear on the tread of the tyre and limiting stress on the sides of the tyre.
Fuel Economy: Well inflated tyres enhance fuel efficiency since the strain on the engine is minimal due to low rolling profile.
Comfort of the Operator: Proper pressure eliminates vibrations and jerky movement when the vehicle is in motion, particularly when passing over rough roads and as such, it becomes more comfortable to the operator.
Safe Implement Operation: During implement pulling such as a disc plough or a trailer, equal pressure aids in equal weight distribution of the implements thereby avoiding bursting of tyres or difficulty in steering.
Tyre Pressure Chart General Tractor
Here you will find a general would be size chart and Tractor tyre pressure for different models using most usually used horsepower of the tractor in Africa, Asia, and Middle east.
| HP Range | Front Tyre Pressure (PSI) | Rear Tyre Pressure (PSI) | Recommended Front Tyre Size | Recommended Rear Tyre Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 HP | 26–28 (Plough/Trailer) | 14 (Plough) / 18 (Trailer) | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 (6PR) | 12.4/11-28 / 14.9/13-28 (6-8PR) |
| 60 HP | 28–30 | 14 / 18 | 7.50-16 (6PR) | 14.9/13-28 (8PR) |
| 75 HP | 30 | 14 / 18 | 7.50-16 (6PR) | 16.9/14-30 (8PR) |
| 85 HP | 30 | 12 / 18 | 7.50-16 (6PR) | 18.4/15-30 (8PR) |
| 85+ HP (4WD) | 12–14 | 12 / 18 | 12.4-11-24 (12PR) | 18.4/15-30 (8PR) |
Note: PSI = Pounds per Square Inch | PR = Ply Rating
Tyre Pressure Tips depending on the Implement type
| Implement Type | Front Tyre Pressure (PSI) | Rear Tyre Pressure (PSI) | Why | Buy Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Ploughs / Disc Harrows | 26–30 | 14 | These tools put pressure downwards and must be held firmly. Reduced pressures of the rear tyres help maintain better contact with the soil, improving the effectiveness and depth of ploughing. | Buy Disc Plough Buy Disc Harrow |
| Trailers / Planters | 26–30 | 18 | Stability and balance are crucial for transporting heavy goods or using planters. Slightly higher rear tyre pressure prevents bulging, supports weight effectively, and reduces shaking and wobbling. | Buy Trailer Buy Planter |
Tyre Recommendations on the Soil Conditions:
- Muddy / Wet Soil Reduce the pressure on the tyres by a small amount to expand the surface area and to grip. This keeps the tyres dug and rotating especially when ploughing.
- Hard/Dry Soil Keep the pressure at a higher rate to minimize wear and to prevent puncture. The hard surfaces add stress on the tyres and therefore the additional rigidity helps in protecting them.
- Sandy Soil It is moderately pressured to flotation without sinking. Equal pressure makes the tyres to keep floating on top of the loose sand rather than sinking into it.
Expert Tip: It is advisable to always invest in a pressure gauge and test the tread when the tyres are cold. The pressures are even less accurate in the case of hot as in operation tyres.
Tractor Tyre Size Guide Tips:
The right selection of tyre implies the enhancement of efficiency and cost reduction in the field. These are some of the things to consider:
- Ply Rating (PR): it defines the amount of payload that a tyre can hold. The more PR the more durable and strong tyres. 8PR or 12PR tyres are selected when the work is heavy tillage or loaded trailers.
- Soil Compatibility: Wider tyres are more efficient in the floated flotation and less compaction on sandy or muddy conditions.
- Durability: AgroAsia Tractors only supplies tested and trusted tyres to the harsh farmlands of Africa, Asia, and Middle East.
- Model suitability: The size of the tyre should be suitable to your tractor model and the HP value. We supply an extensive line of Massey Ferguson, New Holland, John Deere and others.
Why AgroAsia Tractors Tyres?
- Authentic, quality, Tyres: Uniquely chosen to suit the rugged field conditions
- Efficient Expert Tyre Advice: Consult on pressure, size and model fit
- Worldwide Availability: We serve various destinations across Africa and Asia
- Full Tractor Accessories: Tyres to implements, you are covered
Final Thoughts
Keeping the right pressure on the tractor tyres and applying the appropriate tyre size according to the horsepower of your tractor, the soil type and the type of implements used, can very well increase the performance of tractor. AgroAsia Tractors also makes sure that the farmers have access to the finest tractor parts such as the long lasting tyres which are according to the demand of every field.
