The wet growing season has some farmers worrying about soil compaction. Traffic in the fields is unavoidable, but things can be done to help reduce the impact. “The name of the game for reducing soil compaction via tires is to maximize your total footprint area,” said Austin Fisher, engineer, Firestone Ag.” A larger footprint spreads the weight of the machine over a larger area.” Fisher said the ultimate goal is to run the lowest possible inflation pressure needed to carry the maximum axle load. Fisher adds that there are resources available for farmers to find information on picking the right tires to avoid soil compaction.
