Alliance Tyres brought tyre technology to the forefront of sustainable farming with a live demonstration event held on 16 April 2025 at Hof Vogelsang in Germany. Hosted in partnership with farmer and agricultural content creator Stefan Vogelsang, the event gave 150 visitors—including farmers and industry stakeholders—practical insights into the role of tyres in protecting soil structure, improving traction, and supporting long-term productivity.
A central theme of the Field Day was soil conservation through tyre selection and correct inflation pressure. Visitors saw live trials comparing soil compaction and vehicle performance under different pressure settings. The headline demo featured a slurry tanker and tractor operating at both 0.8 bar and 2.6 bar. The result was a visibly deeper soil disturbance at higher pressure—15 cm deeper, in fact—highlighting the benefits of Very High Flexion (VF) tyres in reducing ground pressure.
Vogelsang explained that lower compaction at shallow depths is key to maintaining good water permeability and structure, both critical for yield performance. “This just goes to show the importance of avoiding compaction in lower layers,” he said.
Beyond soil protection, the event included a slippage demonstration that showed how VF tyres can improve traction. Attendees also participated in a hands-on tyre pressure workshop, learning to measure and adjust pressures in real time. These demos reinforced the relationship between correct pressure, reduced energy consumption, and improved field efficiency.
The machinery on display included a Fendt 728 and a John Deere 6R215, both equipped with Alliance Agriflex+ 372 VF tyres. These setups allowed attendees to observe real-world performance benefits such as improved grip on soft soils and reduced fuel use—advantages especially relevant to large-scale and mixed-use farms.
Vogelsang’s role as both host and practitioner underscored the peer-led value of the event. With a strong social media following under the handle @hof_vogelsang, he provided a trusted voice in communicating how technology translates to outcomes in daily farm work.
VF tyre technology is becoming a central component of sustainable farm machinery setups, with real-world demonstrations like this helping to bridge the gap between technical potential and on-field adoption. As environmental pressures and yield demands grow, tyre pressure management and ground protection will become critical metrics in evaluating farm equipment efficiency across the agri sector.
Tagged with: VF tyres, soil compaction, sustainable farming, agricultural tyres, tyre pressure, Alliance Tyres, traction, energy savings, Stefan Vogelsang
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