Tractors are constantly getting bigger and faster, and the size of the trailers and their loads have grown proportionately.  It is one thing to pull a heavily loaded trailer, but it is quite another to stop both tractor and trailer quickly and safely.

The hydraulic foundation brakes fitted to the tractor at the factory are not sufficient to stop a heavily laden trailer on the highway.  For this reason, there is a growing demand (and legislation) for air brake systems to be installed to any tractor pulling large loads on the roads.  Air brakes apply the brakes on the trailer quicker, with greater control.  Air brake systems reduce jackknife situations, as the trailer starts to brake a fraction before the tractor.  They also reduce the very expensive wear on the tractor’s foundation brakes and engine.

TractAir air brake systems can be fitted on the original production line or retrofitted to most models of tractor by a competent agricultural engineer.

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