Category: Components

Pakelo Universal Gear, a mineral-based oil

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Olio Pakelo Universal Gear

The most heavily stressed mechanical components in agricultural machinery require specialized lubricants to safeguard them against thermal and structural stress. Pakelo Universal Gear EP LS SAE 80W-90 is a mineral-based oil designed specifically for this purpose Mechanical stress in agricultural machinery arises primarily from two factors: contact pressure and high temperatures. If not properly managed, these two forces act simultaneously, with one prevailing over the other depending on the component. For example, in engines, brakes, and clutches, excessive heat is the primary cause of failure, while in transmissions, differentials, and…

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Fai Filtri: why choosing quality hydraulic filters avoids costly damage

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Fai Filtri: filtri idraulici di qualità evitano danni costosi

The functional reliability of a machine or industrial plant can only be achieved by protecting its hydraulic and lubrication circuits using quality filter elements. Saving on these components is never a good idea and with Fai Filtri quality hydraulic filters avoid costly damage Four and a half euros in immediate savings and 15 thousand euros in damages a few months later. The idea of ​​containing the maintenance costs of a hydraulic system that at the time cost 700 thousand euros by inserting Asian filter elements cost an Italian entrepreneur dearly.…

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Bkt AgrimaxFactor: tires tested for agriculture

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bkt AgrimaxFactor

Bkt’s AgrimaxFactor tires have been awarded the “Dlg Approved” quality mark by the renowned German Dlg Institute. This marks the second time that the organization has recognized a Bkt product Independent Agricultural Testing Centers: DLG & Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. In the agricultural sector, two independent testing institutions set the benchmark: the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory in the United States and the DLG Test Center Technology & Farm Inputs in Germany. Both operate under the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and serve as official testing…

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Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt: strong by nature

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Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt

The new Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt tires have been designed to cope with significant loads while minimizing their impact on the terrain thanks to “Vf” technology. Already available today in three sizes, their range will be expanded during 2025 Alliance, a brand belonging to the Yokohama-Atg group, expanded its agricultural offering at the end of 2024 with the launch of the “Agriflex+ 377XT” tyres, specifically designed to equip heavy self-propelled machines, spreaders and sprayers with self-propelled aerial booms first and foremost. Steel carcasses characterized by maximum strength therefore, but also tires…

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Adr Axles spare parts platform: prevention so you don’t have to cure

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Agricultural and livestock companies normally dedicate the winter season to maintenance of machines and equipment. Among the essential interventions are those relating to the undercarriages of trailers whose basic components, brakes, bearings and bushings, if worn or malfunctioning, can give rise to very dangerous situations. And the Adr Axles spare parts platform is a guarantee Dedicated to all operators in the agricultural and livestock sectors, the Adr Axles spare parts platoform. According to industry research, farmers and breeders spend approximately one hour per day on machinery maintenance. This time frame…

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Oil Pakelo Geolube Utto: the specialist

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An acronym for “Universal Tractor Transmission Oil,” the term “UTTO” refers to fluids specifically designed to operate within onboard hydraulic systems. In this context, Pakelo’s “Geolube UTTO” oil, formulated entirely with synthetic base oils, stands out as a premium solution. Modern tractors integrate a wide range of technologies—from mechanics to hydraulics and electronics—creating a sophisticated system that enhances ease of operation, autonomy, and functional versatility. What was once a simple vehicle for towing agricultural equipment has evolved into a highly advanced multifunctional system designed to generate power. Within this system,…

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Yokohama Tws, performance and advanced solutions

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The brands Trelleborg Tires, Mitas, and Interfit all belong to the Yokohama Rubber Group, specifically under its division Yokohama Tws, which has been led by Global President Elio Bartoli since December 1st of last year. In this article, we feature an exclusive interview with him published by the Spanish magazine Agrotecnica. The Japanese group Yokohama Rubber is renowned in the automotive and motorcycle industries for its high-performance sports tires. However, its presence in heavy-duty transport and off-road tire sectors is equally significant, offering durable and robust tires for demanding applications.…

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Mecaplast, even the wheels are green

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Mecaplast is an Italian company that has specialized in the design and construction of molds for plastic materials and injection molding since 1976. Among its most successful agricultural-oriented products are the wheels for seeders, transplanters and weeders recently re-proposed as part of the “GreenLifeTire” series as one hundred percent recyclable solutions. Made of latest generation thermoplastic polymers that support polyurethane tyres, they represent a valid alternative to traditional wheels covered with vulcanised rubber as they are characterized by superior resistance to abrasion, damage and ageing. Furthermore, their pluses also include…

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Alliance field tests, proven performance

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Over the course of last year, some Italian, Spanish and English farmers were able to attend the field tests organized by Yokohama-Atg to directly and objectively demonstrate the operational potential of its Alliance series “Agri Star II” and “Agriflex+ 372” tyres. The tests were developed using Fendt “728 Vario” tractors and as a whole they tended to demonstrate how the very high flexion technology “Vf”, “Very High Flexion”, improves traction and minimizes compaction thanks to the footprint the wider footprint induced by the tires on the ground which induces lower…

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Trelleborg Tires Art1000, tracks vs wheels

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In the agricultural sector and propulsion systems, a gradual shift has been underway for years, with traditional tires giving way to rubber tracks in applications involving high power or vehicles working on extremely soft ground or steep slopes. While this phenomenon is not new—tracks have always been an alternative to tires for providing machines with high traction, ground flotation, and stability—traditional metal tracks had significant functional limitations, restricting their use to specific niche applications. However, the introduction of rubber tracks has radically transformed the situation. Unlike metal tracks, rubber tracks…

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