tractor tyres

  1. Wobblebox

    Is it cheaper to change tyres yourself?

    I’ve got a tractor and telehandler wanting tyres soon and was wondering if it’s much cheaper for me to buy tyres online (such as big tyres.co.uk) or is it not worth it and let local tyre firm do them?
  2. texelburger

    Marshall QM grain trailers,any good ?

    Hi, We're thinking of changing 2 grain trailers and wondered what your thoughts are on Marshall.TIA
  3. M

    Which New Tyres?

    Currently pricing up tyres to replace a set of Michelin Axiobibs. 800x70R38 rears and 600x70R30 Waiting on some prices back. Any other brand I should be looking at? currently got prices in for Michelin, BKT, Vredestein. Have decided to steer clear of Trelleborg because of them going at the...
  4. Agriland RSS

    Main crop potato harvest in Northern Ireland well underway

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The main crop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is now well underway. Initial indications are pointing to a significant drop in yields this year, relative to 2021. However, potatoes dry matters are exceptionally high – in some cases up to 25%. This...
  5. B

    Straw harrows

    Looking to purchase a straw harrow for next season but wanting to go as big as possible. I know claydon do a 15m, tilso have the 12m rake and roll but I am ideally looking for something 18ms so it works with our tramlines? Didn’t know if anyone knew of any brands out there doing such a thing...
  6. JohnGalway

    In field wind break for pony

    My girlfriend has a Connemara pony with laminitis, so we have to restrict his diet and are doing that using an electric fence to make the grazing area smaller. The main problem is providing shelter on this patch of land as natural shelter is very scarce. There are a number of vexing...
  7. Agriland RSS

    Machinery Focus: Tumosan Tractors brings budget relief

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Tumosan Tractors from Turkey is one company that is carrying on the grand old tradition of producing Fiat lookalikes, a route into tractor production made by many manufacturers globally over the years. The classic Fiats were solid machines designed to...
  8. D

    Anyone thinking of sowing !

    As the title , anyone considering starting or feel it’s too early yet ?
  9. F

    best practise for tire change

    Hi, i have to change 650/65 R42 tires on a JD iron horse with bar axle and cast iron rims. Which way is best?
  10. G

    Roundbale silage / Crows Picking

    What are people Currently using to prevent birds picking Roundbales of silage. Tryed barrier tape draped over them with no success.
  11. D

    Massey Dyna VT v Dyna 6.

    Is the VT transmission reliable and durable? Tempted by VT but I notice that used prices seem to be slightly less than comparable Dyna 6 models. Be looking at something like 2015-18 models about 160-200 hp. Any opinions and experiences welcome. TIA.
  12. B

    Mzuri Users

    New ProTil 3 Mzuri on farm this year. What wearing metal are owners running. Currently on original Tungsten. Looking to get another new set to put on the shelf. Limited producers. APM , Spaldings, Mzuri. to our knowledge And what about Welding Ferobide tiles to them too? Tia
  13. TFF

    Are sponge soils the key to future UK climate resilience?

    Awareness of the flood risk management benefit of improved soil management is spreading fast. But as the UK bounces from arguably its most familiar climate-water challenge to drought, should we be thinking far more about healthy soil’s water resources benefits? They could be substantial writes...
  14. fred.950

    BKT Tyres?

    We are after a new set of tyres and have been quoted the thick end of 14k for a set of Trelleborg and 8k for a set of BKT. But are they cheap for a reason? The tractor will do minimal road work and only does chaser bin and rolling, probably 400 hours a year and we are hoping a new set will last...
  15. L

    Old Tractor Tyres - Legal obligations and options?

    Hi, we have four old tractor tyres that need disposing of. Does anyone know what our legal obligations are in terms of disposing of them and/or what other legal options are there, eg recycling them for another use on our site maybe? If you know of any good web links that would be very helpful...
  16. Boomerang

    When will everything stop going up ?.

    Are we heading for recession? House price crash? Where is the ceiling? or does everyone have a bottom less pocket ? Or just keep borrowing. Is financial armageddon around the corner ?
  17. H

    Increased Ragwort counts

    I’ve recently been out checking the hay & haylage fields for ragwort before cutting. But this year I’ve noticed a huge increase in the number of ragwort plants to normal. To be different this year, I spread 4 out of 5 fields within a block with rotted horse manure over winter. But even the...
  18. W

    Silage gravel bags

    I'm a gravel bag virgin,do all bags fasten with white cotton string? Bought these empty and filling with pea gravel but surely the string rots?
  19. T

    Compressor size for tyre inflating

    Evening all back for more advice. What size compressor would you use for inflating tractor tyres. I’ve seen the PTO ones but would a 4x4 in car compressor work. It maxes out at 80psi not sure about the CFM though. or would it be a 50lt, 100lt, 200lt compressor? thanks
  20. J

    Scrap tyres

    I have two to three piles of scrap tyres about the same size as the one in the photo. What’s the best way of getting rid of them nowadays- ie the most cost effective legal way
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