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May 25, 2023 12:16:42 PM

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How to Prevent Ruts in the Field

Nine Tips to Minimize Field Ruts

Field ruts create a plethora of issues for farmers—they increase wear and tear on equipment, reduce operator comfort, and can indicate soil compaction. Furthermore, water can create channels and result in the erosion of valuable soil. Need another compelling reason to control ruts? A Minnesota State University Extension educator found that ruts led to a 17% decrease in yield in observation fields.

The best way to deal with ruts is to mitigate the issues that cause them in the first place.

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Topics: Soil Compaction, Agricultural Tires, Alliance AgriFlex Tires

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Mar 30, 2023 9:55:41 AM

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Smaller Equipment to Play a Big Role in Infrastructure Projects

Tires Provide an Opportunity for Smaller Equipment in Infrastructure Projects  


The federal government recently made a historic commitment to massive infrastructure investment in the U.S. and is just beginning to spend billions of dollars to repair and improve roads, bridges, railways, and airports. These projects will put a lot of machines to work—from massive earth movers to compact loaders—in turn, the role of smaller equipment in day-to-day operations is growing. A lot is riding on equipment (and its tires) as the nation and construction businesses alike make the most of this excellent opportunity.

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Topics: Construction Industry, Construction Tires

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Mar 22, 2023 3:02:11 PM

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Tire Solutions for Rental Equipment Fleets

How to Select an Optimal Rental Equipment Tire  


Rental fleet managers must strike a delicate balance when selecting tires for their equipment. They need to meet their customers’ expectations for performance and uptime while satisfying their own need for tires that deliver low total cost of ownership, ensure profitability, and keep customers returning to rent equipment. What makes selecting tires for rental equipment so challenging is that fleet managers do not always know exactly what applications, conditions, or even attachments renters will subject their equipment to. 

Ultimately, equipping a machine with the right set of tires can help rental houses thread the needle between happy customers and healthy bottom lines.   

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Topics: Construction Tires, Rental Equipment Tires

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Mar 13, 2023 8:09:28 AM

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New High-Traction Loader Radial—Galaxy Hippo All-Steel

Introducing the Galaxy Hippo All-Steel Radial Tire


The new Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc., pushes traction to a whole new level for bucket loaders. The high-traction pattern is ideal for loaders working in dirt on construction sites, or on farms and dairies.

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Topics: Galaxy Tires, Press Release, Radial OTR

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Jan 26, 2023 11:46:28 AM

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Growing the Number of People Fed by U.S. Farmers

One U.S. Farmer Feeds More than 160 People 

The number of people fed by a single U.S. farmer has grown steadily over the years. In the 1800s, a U.S. farmer grew enough food to feed between three and five people. According to the website Statista, the number has continued to grow over the decades:

  • 1940 ~20
  • 1960 ~45
  • 1980 ~100
  • 2005 ~144
  • 2022 ~165

While the statistic isn’t perfect, it does show a massive improvement in the efficiency and productivity of U.S. farmers. It might surprise you to learn that tires play an important role in helping farmers grow the number of people they feed.  

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Topics: Agricultural Tires

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