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The basis for sustainable fodder production: soil conservation in mountain areas

Soil is the most important basis for agricultural production - even in mountain areas, where permanent grassland takes centre stage. Maintaining its fertility, structure and ecological function in the long term is crucial for yield and fodder quality. Soil-conserving technology supports farmers in protecting the soil and helps to secure the basis for stable yields and high-quality fodder in the long term.

More than just land for cultivation

Soil fulfils numerous functions: It stores water, filters drinking water, binds carbon and is a habitat for countless organisms. For farmers in mountainous areas, it is above all the basis for a dense sward, high-quality fodder and good yields. Compaction due to excessive loads or frequent passages disrupts the pore structure. Water seeps away more poorly, nutrients are less able to reach the plants and grass growth is weakened. In the long term, forage quality suffers and the risk of erosion also increases.

What makes agricultural machinery gentle on the soil

  • Weight and distribution: Low weight and even load distribution prevent point loads.
  • Tyres: Large-volume and dual tyres increase the contact area and reduce ground pressure.
  • All-wheel steering: Turning manoeuvres with all-wheel steering protect the sward, especially at the headland.
Ideal power-to-weight ratio: an Aebi TT 282 with twin tyres in mowing operation
Ideal power-to-weight ratio: an Aebi TT 282 with twin tyres in mowing operation

Consistently designed for soil protection

All Terratrac models from Aebi - from the small TT 206+ and TT 211+ series to the large TT 242 and TT 282 series - are developed according to the same basic principles: low dead weight, optimum weight distribution, maximum slope capability and outstanding manoeuvrability. This means that the Terratracs actively protect sensitive soils when used in demanding terrain. A concrete example is the TT 282, the most powerful model in the series. Despite its high performance, it achieves an extremely large contact area thanks to its generous tyres and thus a particularly low
ground pressure - ideal for use on sensitive surfaces. The efficiency of the TT 282 becomes even clearer when you compare weight and power: At just 26 kg per hp, it achieves a value that no other model in this category surpasses. The TT 282 thus combines maximum impact power with minimum ground pressure.

Automated processes at the headland take the strain off the driver and make it easier to work in a way that protects the soil.
Automated processes at the headland take the strain off the driver and make it easier to work in a way that protects the soil.

Soil conservation is not a theory, but daily practice. Sustainable soil management ensures long-term yields, forage quality and the basis for future generations. With its features, the Aebi Terratrac makes a targeted contribution to soil conservation in agriculture.