QUINCY, Ill., Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers across the
country have experienced reduced road lope, decreased power hop and
reduced soil compaction with the Goodyear® Farm Tire Low Sidewall
(LSW®) Technology™ by Titan. Mark
Stallings of Charleston, MO
wanted proof that the Goodyear LSW Super Single tires were
improving his bottom line so he put them to the test last spring in
a corn and soybean plot and the harvest data is rolling in.
Recently, Titan's Chairman and CEO, Morry
Taylor, and Titan International President, Paul Reitz, met with Mr. Stallings, a farmer and
owner of Delta New Holland dealership, to review his
findings.
Mr. Stallings tested Goodyear LSW Super Single tires in a
head-to-head test with Michelin standard duals. He chose two fields
with comparable historical data and planted Pioneer 2089YHR seed
corn purchased from Rowling Moxley
Ag in Charleston, MO and
Bayer Credenz 4878 soybeans purchased from MRM Ag Services in
East Prairie, MO. Agronomic
oversight for the test was provided by agronomists, Jake Mikels and Brandon
Dirnberger, from Wheat Tech Agronomy. Last spring the
test plots were planted in alternating rows with two identical New
Holland T-8 255 hp tractors and 16-row Kinze 3600 planters. The
first tractor was fitted with Michelin duals 380/80R38 on the front
set at 20 psi and 480/80R50 rears set at 15 psi. The second tractor
was fitted with Goodyear LSW1000/40R32 fronts at 12 psi and
Goodyear LSW1100/45R46 rears at 8 psi.
The tire depth measurements taken during the corn planting are
shown here, with an average of 1.580 with Goodyear LSW Super
Singles vs. 2.550 with Michelin Duals.
|
Tire Depth – Corn
Planting
|
|
Goodyear Farm
Tires LSW Super
Single Tires
|
Michelin
Dual
Tires
|
Median
|
1.625
|
2.625
|
Min
|
0.500
|
1.000
|
Max
|
2.875
|
4.250
|
Range
|
2.375
|
3.250
|
Std Dev
|
0.515
|
0.634
|
Avg
|
1.580
|
2.550
|
Increased compaction is a result of running standard OEM duals.
Additionally, the pressure of the narrow duals causes rutting
between the tires. That pinch row effect from narrow duals
showed a negative impact on yields, through stunted root growth
development and poor seed germination. The following graphic
shows the center line of corn rows in reference to the tire track
for both tractors. The 20 percent increased footprint of the
Goodyear LSW Super Singles reduced ground-bearing pressure. As you
see can see in the photo of the corn stalk comparison from the
growing season, the LSW-equipped tractor produced taller and
healthier corn (the stalks on the right).
In September, results from the corn harvest showed that the test
plot with the Goodyear LSW Super Singles yielded 5 bushels more per
acre compared to the Michelin duals; on average, 179.01 bushels per
acre vs. 174.01 bushels per acre, respectively. That is a
$16 per acre advantage to Mr.
Stallings' bottom line, without taking into consideration the 5%
savings on fuel cost. The results of the soybean harvest
showed that the Goodyear LSW Super Singles yielded 6 bushels more
per acre compared to the Michelin duals; on average, 83
bushels per acre vs. 77 bushels per acre, respectively. That
yield increase translates to almost $60 per acre advantage, which is tremendous for a
farmer's bottom line. With those corn yield increases alone
and the set up that Mr. Stallings uses, a farmer could pay off
an LSW upgrade in less than a year.
Titan has another test site in northwest Illinois that is expected to back up the
findings from the southeast Missouri trial. Taylor commented,
"Titan's entire LSW team is very excited about this news as it's
been a priority to get real data on how good these tires are for
farmers and confirming Titan's statement that these tires make
every piece of equipment perform better. I'm very happy for all of
the Titan team and look forward to working with farmers and dealers
to increase their yields. The OEMs will realize the benefits of the
Goodyear Farm LSW technology and will be shocked that they
could have had these LSW tires on their equipment five years
ago."
Stallings also commented that area farmers are coming to see the
LSW Super Singles and asking him about the yield increase. In fact,
Frank Stallings (cousin of Mark),
loves the T-8 with Goodyear LSW Super Singles and has shared his
success with the tires on Facebook.
This winter Taylor will start attending various FFA meetings
talking about the Goodyear LSW Super Singles. Taylor commented,
"I'll enjoy talking to them. We support numerous FFA organizations
across the country. These kids are the future of ag in America and
they need to be aware of the innovations available to their
farms."
Titan is also testing benefits of Titan LSW tires on
construction and mining equipment and will share results once
available.
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), a holding company,
owns subsidiaries that supply wheels, tires and assemblies for
off-highway equipment used in agricultural,
earthmoving/construction and consumer (including all terrain
vehicles) applications. Titan Tire Corporation is one of
North America's largest
manufacturers of off-highway tires. Production facilities are
located in Freeport, Ill.;
Bryan, Ohio; and Des Moines, Iowa; which also serves as the
headquarters for the tire group. The company manufactures two
distinct brands — Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires — known for their
quality craftsmanship, unique tread designs and excellent
durability.
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