Let us tell you that about 60–80% water can be filled in tractor tyres. This process is called ballasting of tyres.
According to experts, sometimes water is filled in tyres to increase the load for traction or to bring the centre of gravity of an agricultural machine closer to the ground. Water can be filled in both tubed and tubeless tyres.
Let us tell you that the valves of agricultural tyres are of “air and water type”. Sometimes antifreeze is also mixed in this water. Because in cold regions where the temperature goes below zero, it is necessary to use glycol based antifreeze.
On the other hand, air and water type valves are such that while filling water, the air inside the tyre escapes from another hole. After filling the required amount of water, air is filled in the tyre to create air pressure and hardness.
People associated with farming would know that tractors sometimes have to work in fields filled with water. At such places, the ground becomes very slippery. In such a situation, air-filled tyres start sliding on the ground or rotating in one place.
Let us tell you that in such a situation, to increase the traction, it becomes necessary to increase the weight of the tire without changing it. During this, the weight of the tire can be increased either by tying a heavy weight to the tire or by filling water in the tire.
Tying weight to the tyre is a very difficult task. Therefore, water ballasting i.e. filling water in the tyre is the right method. Filling water in the tyre reduces the weight of the tyre, which increases traction. Traction is directly related to friction and friction depends on weight.
Published at : 16 June 2024 07:03 PM (IST)
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