Forage Harvester Tyres in Pakistan

Forage harvester tyres are large radials, such as 650/75 R32 and 800/65 R32, that are not made in Pakistan. Dealers import them, new or used, so prices vary a lot; ask for the exact size and make on your sidewall.

The Claas Jaguar 830 takes 650/75R32 or 800/65R32 or 900/55R32 front tyres and 540/65R24 or 16.5/85-24 or 700/50-26.5 rear tyres. Check the size moulded on your current tyres before buying, as older machines are sometimes refitted with a different size.

The Claas Jaguar 850 takes 650/75R32 or 800/65R32 or 900/55R32 front tyres and 540/65R24 or 16.5/85-24 or 700/50-26.5 rear tyres. Check the size moulded on your current tyres before buying, as older machines are sometimes refitted with a different size.

The Claas Jaguar 870 takes 650/75R32 or 800/65R32 or 900/55R32 front tyres and 540/65R24 or 16.5/85-24 or 700/50-26.5 rear tyres. Check the size moulded on your current tyres before buying, as older machines are sometimes refitted with a different size.

In 18.4-30, 18.4 is the tyre's width in inches and 30 is the rim diameter in inches. 18.4/15-30 is the same tyre written with an older width code. In metric sizes like 12.0/75-18, 75 is the sidewall height as a percentage of the width, and an R (23.1R30) means radial.

Ply rating shows how strong the tyre's body is and how much load it can carry. Higher ply (12, 14, 16) suits heavy trolley haulage; the standard ply fitted by the tractor maker suits normal field work and flexes better for grip.

Use the pressure in your tractor's operator's manual, which depends on the load and the work. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is a limit, not a working pressure. Rear tyres usually run much softer than front tyres.

Forage harvesters work a few weeks a year, so their tyres more often age than wear out: cracks from sun and heat, and cuts from stubble, are the usual reasons to replace them. Check them before each season.