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If the going is tough underfoot or paddocks are on hill slopes and rugged terrain, dual wheels might be best to combine extra flotation, traction and stability to get you to places safely and with minimal soil damage.
Adding duals to a tractor significantly reduces the ground pressure due to a larger footprint.
The result is less ground compaction and reduced damage to crop and pasture yields. With added rubber on the ground, increased tractor width and extra lugs to ‘bite’ into the earth, the point at which the tractor will over-balance is increased – improving operating safety and stability.
Adding an extra set of lugs also assists in reducing lateral slippage. Certain ground conditions or the use of big cultivators can demand more traction. The extra lugs provided by duals ensure the tractor power is more effectively transmitted to the ground.
Snaplok dual wheel systems, by TRS Tyre & Wheel, have proven effective in increasing productivity on New Zealand farms for many years. Their quick release clamp is ideal for farmers wanting the convenience of removing and fitting duals regularly.
An alternative option is Cobra duals, designed for the farmer who doesn’t need to take his duals off or put them on frequently.
“Farmers can be confident when selecting Snaplok dual wheel systems that they benefit from over 25 years of successful operation in New Zealand conditions,” says TRS marketing manager Andrew Gillam.
“Our dual wheels systems are designed and manufactured in NZ, for NZ conditions and New Zealand’s farmers.”
