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<blockquote data-quote="Agriland RSS" data-source="post: 7424768" data-attributes="member: 105608"><p><img src="https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.thefarmingforum.co.uk/images/agrilanduk.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Written by William Kellett</p><p></p><p>Investing in three identical John Deere 6250R tractors, capable of carrying out almost any task and equipped with the latest Michelin AxioBib 2 VF tyres to reduce soil compaction, has been key to improving operating efficiency for Bedfordshire-based Bedfordia Farms.</p><p></p><p>Approximately 2425ha of predominantly heavy land is farmed from the company’s Milton Ernest base, mostly combinable arable cropping.</p><p></p><p>The business also separately contract farms 1,400ha of arable crops near Leicester.</p><p></p><p>“Our Bedfordshire machinery fleet included 14 tractors from 120 to 620hp,” says assistant arable manager ‘JJ’ Ibbett.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“We therefore reduced and updated the fleet, standardising where possible for improved reliability and efficiency and to lessen our peak labour requirement.</p><p></p><p>“With other machinery updated at the same time, seven tractors were replaced by four more versatile machines.”</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>30 years of John Deere</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>John Deere tractors have been used on this farm for more than 30 years and large, high horsepower machinery has been favoured.</p><p></p><p>Supplied by local John Deere dealer P Tuckwell, the new arrivals included a 6155R and the three 6250R models, which have been key to the tractor fleet changes.</p><p></p><p>The choice of the 6250Rs was based on their year-round suitability for almost any task, matched with full-time operators and working a large number of hours. Their role includes primary and secondary cultivations, ploughing, corn carting, muck spreading, drilling and hedgecutting, plus other general work.</p><p></p><p>“Our previous 6210R was versatile, but couldn’t do enough of the key tasks,” said Ibbett.</p><p></p><p>“We also have a 7310R which suits heavier cultivations and drilling, but it’s bigger than necessary for other work.</p><p></p><p>“Reviewing the operating hours across our fleet demonstrated that tractors under 230hp worked the most.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Understandably there was some initial reluctance to move from larger tractors, but we tried a demonstration 6250R and all liked it, especially the CommandPRO joystick.</p><p></p><p>“It’s easy to set up and use and the creep feature is superb. Although we considered other brands initially, these didn’t progress to demonstrations as the John Deere solution seemed ideal and back-up from our dealer is so good.”</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Use of Michelin tyres</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p>It was also suggested that fitting the latest 650/85R38 and 600/70R30 Michelin AxioBib 2 tyres with VF technology would further improve performance from these versatile tractors.</p><p></p><p>Compared to standard tyres, the AxioBib 2 VF can operate at <strong>40%</strong> less pressure or carry 40 per cent extra load at a similar pressure, while also achieving <strong>28%</strong> to <strong>35%</strong> more traction, <strong>7%</strong> to <strong>10%</strong> increased productivity and a potential <strong>4%</strong> yield increase from the enhanced soil protection, according to Michelin.</p><p></p><p>Local John Deere territory manager David Purdy is a tyre and soil protection specialist, and he believes the tyre upgrade will provide multiple benefits.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“The 6250R with AxioBib 2 VF tyres achieves both of these targets, not to mention the potential for fuel savings.”</p><p></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/versatile-john-deere-tractor-and-michelin-tyre-combination-boosts-farm-efficiency/" target="_blank">Versatile John Deere tractor and Michelin tyre combination boosts farm efficiency</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk" target="_blank">Agriland.co.uk</a>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/versatile-john-deere-tractor-and-michelin-tyre-combination-boosts-farm-efficiency/" target="_blank">Continue reading on the Agriland Website...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Agriland RSS, post: 7424768, member: 105608"] [img]https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.thefarmingforum.co.uk/images/agrilanduk.JPG[/img] Written by William Kellett Investing in three identical John Deere 6250R tractors, capable of carrying out almost any task and equipped with the latest Michelin AxioBib 2 VF tyres to reduce soil compaction, has been key to improving operating efficiency for Bedfordshire-based Bedfordia Farms. Approximately 2425ha of predominantly heavy land is farmed from the company’s Milton Ernest base, mostly combinable arable cropping. The business also separately contract farms 1,400ha of arable crops near Leicester. “Our Bedfordshire machinery fleet included 14 tractors from 120 to 620hp,” says assistant arable manager ‘JJ’ Ibbett. “We therefore reduced and updated the fleet, standardising where possible for improved reliability and efficiency and to lessen our peak labour requirement. “With other machinery updated at the same time, seven tractors were replaced by four more versatile machines.” [SIZE=5][B]30 years of John Deere[/B][/SIZE] John Deere tractors have been used on this farm for more than 30 years and large, high horsepower machinery has been favoured. Supplied by local John Deere dealer P Tuckwell, the new arrivals included a 6155R and the three 6250R models, which have been key to the tractor fleet changes. The choice of the 6250Rs was based on their year-round suitability for almost any task, matched with full-time operators and working a large number of hours. Their role includes primary and secondary cultivations, ploughing, corn carting, muck spreading, drilling and hedgecutting, plus other general work. “Our previous 6210R was versatile, but couldn’t do enough of the key tasks,” said Ibbett. “We also have a 7310R which suits heavier cultivations and drilling, but it’s bigger than necessary for other work. “Reviewing the operating hours across our fleet demonstrated that tractors under 230hp worked the most. “Understandably there was some initial reluctance to move from larger tractors, but we tried a demonstration 6250R and all liked it, especially the CommandPRO joystick. “It’s easy to set up and use and the creep feature is superb. Although we considered other brands initially, these didn’t progress to demonstrations as the John Deere solution seemed ideal and back-up from our dealer is so good.” [SIZE=5][B]Use of Michelin tyres[/B][/SIZE] It was also suggested that fitting the latest 650/85R38 and 600/70R30 Michelin AxioBib 2 tyres with VF technology would further improve performance from these versatile tractors. Compared to standard tyres, the AxioBib 2 VF can operate at [B]40%[/B] less pressure or carry 40 per cent extra load at a similar pressure, while also achieving [B]28%[/B] to [B]35%[/B] more traction, [B]7%[/B] to [B]10%[/B] increased productivity and a potential [B]4%[/B] yield increase from the enhanced soil protection, according to Michelin. Local John Deere territory manager David Purdy is a tyre and soil protection specialist, and he believes the tyre upgrade will provide multiple benefits. “The 6250R with AxioBib 2 VF tyres achieves both of these targets, not to mention the potential for fuel savings.” The post [URL='https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/versatile-john-deere-tractor-and-michelin-tyre-combination-boosts-farm-efficiency/']Versatile John Deere tractor and Michelin tyre combination boosts farm efficiency[/URL] appeared first on [URL='https://www.agriland.co.uk']Agriland.co.uk[/URL]. [url="https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/versatile-john-deere-tractor-and-michelin-tyre-combination-boosts-farm-efficiency/"]Continue reading on the Agriland Website...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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