Make Your Payloader Pay on Your Farm

It’s no wonder that many farmers turn to payloaders to handle some of the biggest jobs on the farm. Sure, standard loader tractors or even skid steers can handle many of the same tasks, but not at the same speed and capacity of a large payloader.

There's only one problem: OTR tires. These tough tires are built to handle extreme conditions, with puncture and cut resistance often a top priority in their design. For farm life, OTR tires fall short when you want to keep your loader working thanks to their small footprint. As with any other machine on the farm, a small footprint will result in your payloader sinking, rutting, sliding, riding rough, and slowing you down. Fixing your loader's footprint problem is easy when you work with the tire and wheel experts at NTS Tire Supply.

‍Get LOADS More Work Done with Floater Tires

A payloader isn't cheap, so why put up with poor performance or even days where it's not able to work at all? If your goal is to maximize your loader's performance, a set of floater tires is in order. Here's what you can expect when you upgrade your payloader with floaters: 

Improved Flotation 

Wider floater tires spread the weight of the payloader over a larger surface area. This results in reduced ground pressure and improved flotation, making it easier for the payloader to move across soft or loose surfaces like mud, alfalfa fields, or snow. The increased flotation minimizes the risk of the payloader getting stuck, sinking into the ground, or tearing up your hayfields. Stock OTR tires, which are much narrower and usually feature squared shoulders, can leave you stuck.

Improved Traction 

The ag standard R-1 tread pattern of floater tires provide enhanced traction in agricultural settings, where grip is more important than the face of the tire being able to withstand a million sharp rocks (or other construction hazards) every day.

Reduced Soil Compaction 

Floater tires distribute the weight of the payloader more evenly, which helps minimize soil compaction. This is especially important if you use the loader in your fields, where preserving soil health is a priority. By reducing soil compaction, floater tires help maintain healthy soil structure. And you’re less likely to leave the narrow, deep ruts that stock OTR tires can cause.

Versatility 

Like other ag tires, floater tires provide versatility by allowing the payloader to operate effectively where you need it to. This includes cattle lots, fields, and roadside applications. They offer a balance between off-road capabilities and on-road performance, making the payloader more adaptable to various job sites.

A More Comfortable Ride

Floater tires cushion a payloader's ride much better better than OTR tires, which keeps the operator fresher and more comfortable throughout the day.

Take Your Payloader from Stuck to Unstoppable

Popular sizes for payloader floater conversions include 620, 750, or 1,000 width tires. Want to know what size is right for your payloader? Call and speak to one of the traction experts at NTS Tire Supply. Some farmers want a narrower setup to stay inside the loader's bucket, while other farmers want maximum flotation and are willing to deal with a wider loader. Below is an illustration of how common floater setups relate to a 100"-wide bucket:

Here are a few of our favorite floater tire models, which have garnered good reviews from NTS customers:

Take Load off Your Soil and Your Mind

If you run a payloader that’s still riding on stock OTR tires, it’s time to take a load off your soil and switch to floater tires. A payloader tire upgrade will require tires and wheels, but don’t worry: NTS makes it easy! We can even build custom wheels to create your perfect floater setup. Simply give us a call and talk to one of our traction experts. We’ll work with you to figure out the best floater tire size for your loader and the best tire for your budget and needs. Maximize your big payloader’s efficiency and you’ll Drive Your Farm Forward.

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