Extend tractor running time

Agricultural tractors are the mainstay of agriculture. They must work intensively for long periods of time in harsh road conditions. Therefore, emphasizing safety, availability, and productivity is the main driving factor for many industry trends, such as automation, intelligence, and power management. The main goals are to achieve higher efficiency, reduce friction losses, lower fuel costs, and improve power density and reliability. The tractor subsystem, including the transmission system, engine, suspension, and steering system, is of great significance in achieving this goal.

The time for tractors to travel back and forth between different locations should be kept away from the work site, but this should also be taken into account. Therefore, it is necessary to have a fast driving speed while maintaining a compact tractor design for easy turning, in order to truly improve the efficiency of the equipment.

Improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability

SKF has developed a wide range of bearings, seals, and lubrication systems specifically for applications in harsh working conditions. For steering and suspension, relying on grease lubrication increases maintenance costs, poses a risk of crop contamination, and also damages key components in digital agriculture - sensors. SKF solutions help simplify tractor design, improve fuel efficiency and operational comfort, and enhance GPS control.