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Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care Course

300-hour online course in agricultural tyres: design and care. 6 modules covering ISO 4251 (agricultural tyres), UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles) and manufacturers' load and pressure calculators. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the role of the agricultural tyre in traction, load-carrying and soil protection.

02

Explain the design and construction of agricultural tyres.

03

Select suitable tyres for the farm.

04

Apply good practice in tyre care and use.

05

Diagnose damage, decide on repairs and manage end of life.

06

Assess the economic and soil impact of tyre choice.

07

Prepare a tyre plan for a farm as a final project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Agricultural tyre technician looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Mechanisation advisor looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Agricultural workshop manager looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Technical sales advisor for tyres looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Farm manager looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Agricultural dealership technician looking to specialise in Agricultural Tyres: Design and Care.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the agricultural sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4251 (agricultural tyres)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 106 (tyres for agricultural vehicles)
  • ETRTO Standards Manual (tyre and rim standards)
  • ISO 4223-1 (tyre vocabulary)
  • Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
  • Royal Decree 1619/2005 (management of end-of-life tyres)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Protecting the soil and transmitting torque
  2. 1.2Families: tractor, trailer, combine harvester
  3. 1.3Agricultural designation and marking
  4. 1.4Radial vs. bias in the field
  5. 1.5Load standards: standard, IF and VF
  6. 1.6Tread patterns and lug angle
  7. 1.7Flexible sidewall and its function
  8. 1.8Differences from the industrial tyre
  9. 1.9Manufacturers and available ranges
  10. 1.10Workshop: tyre inventory for a farm
  1. 2.1Carcass and number of plies
  2. 2.2Tread compound materials
  3. 2.3Lug geometry and self-cleaning
  4. 2.4Lug spacing and traction
  5. 2.5Shoulder and sidewall protection
  6. 2.6Bead and rim seating
  7. 2.7Flotation and contact patch
  8. 2.8Compounds and ozone resistance
  9. 2.9Inner tube and tubeless
  10. 2.10Practical: comparison of two designs
  1. 3.1Tractor power and transmissible torque
  2. 3.2Main task and secondary tasks
  3. 3.3Dual wheels and narrow wheels
  4. 3.4Tyres for row crops
  5. 3.5Combine harvesters and heavy loads
  6. 3.6Trailers and road transport
  7. 3.7Rim compatibility
  8. 3.8Cost versus performance
  9. 3.9Availability and local service
  10. 3.10Practical: equipment proposal
  1. 4.1Working pressures by task
  2. 4.2Liquid ballast and its controversy
  3. 4.3Solid ballast and weight distribution
  4. 4.4Road speed and heat build-up
  5. 4.5Cleaning and aggressive products
  6. 4.6Off-season storage
  7. 4.7Protection from sunlight and ozone
  8. 4.8Alignment and toe-in
  9. 4.9Pre-season inspection
  10. 4.10Practical: annual care protocol
  1. 5.1Cuts from stubble and stones
  2. 5.2Damage from running underinflated
  3. 5.3Separations and bubbles
  4. 5.4Premature lug wear
  5. 5.5Ageing and cracking
  6. 5.6Permissible repairs
  7. 5.7When to retire a tyre
  8. 5.8Managing end-of-life tyres
  9. 5.9Claims and warranty
  10. 5.10Practical: diagnosis of retired tyres
  1. 6.1Cost per hectare and per hour
  2. 6.2Expected life by use
  3. 6.3Fuel savings from good fitting
  4. 6.4Effect on compaction and harvest
  5. 6.5Economic comparison of alternatives
  6. 6.6Monitoring indicators
  7. 6.7Training field staff
  8. 6.8Common errors on the farm
  9. 6.9Real cases and results
  10. 6.10Final project: tyre plan for a farm
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: learners progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is manufacturers' load and pressure calculators, advanced Excel, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real tyre inspection procedures on farms, comparing radial and bias constructions, and evaluating contact patch and compaction. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Cost per hectare and per hour

Describe the role of the agricultural tyre in traction, load-carrying and soil protection.

Expected life by use

Explain the design and construction of agricultural tyres.

Fuel savings from good fitting

Select suitable tyres for the farm.

Effect on compaction and harvest

Apply good practice in tyre care and use.

Economic comparison of alternatives

Diagnose damage, decide on repairs and manage end of life.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Agricultural tyre technicianMechanisation advisorAgricultural workshop managerTechnical sales advisor for tyresFarm managerAgricultural dealership technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses manufacturers' load and pressure calculators, advanced Excel and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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