Which Type of Agricultural Tire is Suitable for Different Types of Agricultural Machinery?
07.17.2026

Agricultural tires are specialized tires used with various agricultural machinery. They are designed for complex farmland operations, while also offering features such as wear resistance, traction, and strong traction. Below is a guide to selecting agricultural tires suitable for different types of agricultural machinery:

1. Tractor-type Agricultural Machinery

Small Hand-held/Small Four-wheel Tractors: Suitable for herringbone tread tires of 4.00-12, 5.00-12, 6.00-16, etc., lightweight and suitable for light-load operations in small plots of farmland.

Medium-sized Wheeled Tractors: Suitable for R1 standard traction herringbone tread tires of 12.4-28, 13.6-38, 16.9-30, etc., catering to various operational needs such as dryland tillage and sowing.

High-horsepower Tractors (200 hp and above): Prioritize radial wide tires such as 520/85R38, which have a large contact patch, reducing soil compaction and suitable for deep tillage and heavy-load continuous operations.

Paddy Field Tractors: Suitable for R2 paddy field high-tread tires, with a tread depth twice that of ordinary R1 tires, preventing the tractor from getting stuck or slipping in muddy fields.

2. Agricultural Tool Vehicles/Transfer Vehicles

Agricultural tool trailers and transfer vehicles: Fits specialized tool vehicle tires such as 11.5/80-15.3 and 12.5/80-18, emphasizing high load-bearing capacity, suitable for short-distance transportation of agricultural products.

Agricultural machinery for cross-regional operations and transfers: Selects low-tread radial tires, which have low rolling resistance, resulting in slower wear and lower fuel consumption during highway transfers.

3. Harvesting Machinery

Combination Harvesters: Adapted to wide, high-load-bearing tires such as 18.4-30 and 18.4-34 to distribute the machine's weight and prevent it from getting stuck in soft wheat fields during harvesting.

Small Lawn/Hay Harvesters: Adapted to R3 lawn-specific square-pattern tires, which float on the grass surface and will not crush or damage pasture crops.

4. Orchard/Greenhouse Specialized Agricultural Machinery

Orchard management machines and greenhouse tractors are compatible with narrow-section steerable tires such as 6.50-16 and 7.50-16. The tires have strong lateral rigidity and are not prone to skidding even with frequent turns, making them suitable for operation in narrow rows.

5. Supplementary Selection Instructions

The rim installation dimensions of all agricultural tires must comply with the national standard GB/T 6232-2021 to avoid incompatibility issues between tires on different machine models. When selecting tires, it is also necessary to match them to the design load of the agricultural machinery; higher-level tires have stronger load-bearing capacity, preventing overloading and premature tire damage.