TIPS ON HOW TO ROTATE YOUR AUTOMOBILE TIRES

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Tires are one of the most important units of your car, truck or tractor and it becomes very important for every driver to know, how to rotate the tires, therefore here we provide you with effective tips about rotating the Tires. The knowledge for rotating the tires is a good skill to have. Rotating the tires is important because all the tires wear differently depending on their position on your automobile. By rotating your tires, you can make them last much longer and save some money for yourself.

Rotate Your Tires

• Before you begin lifting your car, make sure that you are on the flat, level surface and have engaged the parking brake.  You can place blocks of bricks at the back the tire which will be on the ground surface.

• Prior to raising the car, loosen the lug nuts by using a torque wrench so that it is easier to take off once the car is off the ground.

• Use your car jack to raise the car and place the jack stand under the tire and lower down the car. Be careful and do not go under the car. Take your time to decide which side to lift up first. It is possible that you might have to lift and lower the car multiple times.

• Once you have rotated the tires, you should ensure that the lug nuts are screwed back onto the tire properly. Lug nuts will stay in the same location on the car rather than with the same tire. Put them back using the start process. This means once you tighten one nut, tighten the one across from it, & continue the pattern.

• Lower the car back to the ground & remove the jack after lowering it.

• Learning to rotate the tires will save you a lot of money as well as increase the life of the tires. After you have learnt to change, it will not take you more than 20 min to change the tire. Once you are well versed with changing the tires, you can use it to change tires when they get flat.        

      Essential tips to know before rotating your automobile tires brought to you by Shriram Automall, India’s Most Trusted Service Provider for Exchange of Used Vehicles & Equipment

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NEW VS PRE-OWNED TRACTORS IN FARMING

India depends on farmers for the growth of food. At times, situation gets tougher for them and then the partner they trust on are the farm equipment, especially tractors, to take care of the situation. Tractors are slow in speed but come with great power. As vital equipment for agriculture, they perform various functions, like plowing, tilling, disk harrowing, planting, etc. And, that makes their purchase quite an important process. Farmers generally get confused on whether to go for a used tractor or a new one.

A new tractor will cost you more whereas a used tractor will be less heavy on your pocket. Price is the biggest advantage that a pre-owned tractor carries along with it. Within the used tractors category, you will only find the models that have already been proven in the market. Hence, there is less possibility that they will breakdown. They may not have all the advanced features in comparison to a new one, but there will be a definite possibility that your needs will be met.

Buying a new tractor will cost you more when compared to a buying a used tractor, moreover we have seen that farmers are sometimes in crunch of money & going for a used tractor helps as it comes with low price & trusted performance. Moreover the money saved in buying a used tractor can be efficiently utilized by the farmer in making his land more productive.

If you are looking for a used tractor through an authentic source, you can get in touch with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) and avail the benefits of its bidding platforms. The company caters to a plethora of options in pre-owned vehicles and equipment and facilitates their exchange in the most organised and transparent manner.

“Agriculture is the backbone of India and through our pre-owned tractors segment; we aim at supporting this sector with an authentic approach in our offerings.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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Top 10 Benefits of Purchasing a Used Tractor

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction. Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks, especially (and originally) tillage, but nowadays a great variety of tasks.  You hear the phrase “used tractor” and you immediately envision the beat-up appearance and condition of it. It is unlikely that you should picture them in pristine condition, and you may in fact think of used farm equipment as something to avoid. However, there are many benefits to buying used, and we are going to review ten of the best reasons for considering this option:

1. You can save a lot of money while venturing into a new farm business, as used tractors would help you save a huge amount of money. You can choose the farming equipment of your need easily as reliable dealers are easily reachable now.

2. You don’t always need to purchase the used equipment with making full payment at once. This is, again, a way to control the costs and ensure that the farm has adequate machinery without breaking the bank.

3. Use tractors or used farm equipments can be used as back-up machines. There may be times when you would have to put your work on hold while something is repaired, and buying used provides an affordable method for keeping a spare machine on hand.

4. You may not know that all tractors has a general “life cycle” that predicts the number of hours it can be used (average usage) before wearing out. This lets you shop for pre-owned tractors and reasonably estimate the amount of use you will be able to get out of the gear.

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5. Seasonally used machinery. Do you harvest items on a seasonal basis (such as peanuts)? If so, purchasing used tractors will give you a reduced cost and many years of seasonal/low hour usage.

6. Though an older machine may not be as fuel efficient, acquiring used machinery is one way to reduce the size of your overall carbon footprint.

7. You can get a branded tractor for a greatly reduced cost when you purchase used, and this will allow you to easily find parts and avoid the problems associated with lesser-known brands.

8. If you compare the performance specifications on a new machine v/s an older model, it is not unusual to see minimal difference. Owning used farm equipment means high end functionality at a reduced price.

9. Just like car owners like to lease and upgrade every two to three years, so too do farmers. You can get a great deal on a trade in and know that it was well maintained, gently used, and a great bargain.

10. Most used equipment dealers do allow a trial run of the bigger gear, and this is something that few new dealers will provide.


There are many other benefits to purchasing used tractors, but these are some of the most valid arguments for seeking out farm equipment that saves you money while providing excellent performance.

Acquire or dispose your choice of used vehicle or equipment easily by just connecting with Shriram Automall India Ltd. (SAMIL). Online as well as physical bidding options are available with the company to provide its customers with best of the deals. Insurance, documentation, valuation and other such additional services are also available at SAMIL. Now you can own your choice of pre-owned tractor easily.

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Mahindra Tractor 8085: Reviewed

One of the largest four-wheeler manufacturers in the world, Mahindra Tractors is the leader when it comes to tractor sales in India. Mahindra Tractor sells primarily in states like Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat as well as the southern states. Apart from being used for farming, harvesting, transporting goods and carrying people around, some people also do up their tractors with alloy wheels and up market stereo systems and consider tractors a part of their family. Tractors are not just machines or vehicles, but it is a way of life for farmers.

Mahindra Arjun 8085

Mahindra Arjun 8085 is a very high performance and flagship tractor of Mahindra Tractors. The 8085 is a fairly large machine against the usual crop of tractors. The 8085 has an air conditioned compartment for the operator.

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Another feature which is beneficial for operator is the power steering. The turn in is effortless and the steering is adjustable. The 8085 comes with 2 separate clutches and an independent Power Take-Off (PTO).  It almost drives like a normal car. There are 5 forward gears with 3 intensities, which would result in 15 forward gears. The 3.3 litre engine develops 85 HP of power which is more than enough for the farming requirements in India. The Mahindra 8085 is an 85 HP tractor and is priced Rs 15, 000, 00. Mahindra manufactures tractors in segments like Compact, Subcompact and Full-size tractors and the prices of these vary accordingly based on their horsepower and features.

Mahindra 8085 Tractor Specifications

Company	Mahindra
Model	8085
HP	85
CC	3329
No. of Cylinders	Four
Lifting Power	2500 KG
Rated RPM	2300
Clutch	Dual Clutch
Fuel Tank	60 Liters
Brakes	Oil immersed brakes
Wheelbase	1965 mm
Steering	Power Steering
Transmission	Full Synch
Weight	3 tons
Battery	12 V battery
Gears	12F+3R gears

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) provides customers with a platform from where they can easily acquire or dispose used tractors and used farm implements. Owning pre-owned farming equipment is effortless and a transparent process with SAMIL. Online and physical bidding platforms are available at SAMIL attracts customers.

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Top 10 Tips for a Safe Used Tractor Drive

Your non-acquaintance to a used tractor can actually result in a dangerous drive. Accidents are quite prominent amongst used tractor drivers. Hence, we need to be extra cautious while driving a second hand tractor. Here are some tips for a safe and secured experience of tractor drive.

1.      Observe the pre-owned tractor in detail before buying it.

2.      Collect maximum information from the person who owned it previously.

3.      Make sure you chose the one which was well-maintained before.

4.      Ensure that your used tractor is not more than eight year old.

5.      Rolling should never be entertained by your used tractor.

6.      Check the condition of breaks.

7.      Examine the electric system to avoid a short circuit on a rainy day.

8.      Keep a regular check on tractor’s every part.

9.      Never drink and drive.

10. Know the road well.

Keeping all these points in mind, you can actually ensure a safe drive of a second-hand tractor. If you wish to own a used tractor, simply get in touch with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) – India’s one stop destination for pre-owned vehicles & equipment.

“At SAMIL, we completely understand that driving a used tractor can be risky if it is not in proper shape. We ensure that all our used tractor deals are based on complete transparency in order to avoid any discrepancy in future.” – Mr. Sameer Malhotra, CEO of SAMIL

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