In a combine harvester, bearings are responsible for transporting crop material from the header to the threshing area. These bearings need to be able to withstand high speeds, high loads and misalignment, and be sealed to prevent contamination, reduce the need for relubrication and extend service life.
Tractor wheel bearings typically use double-row angular contact ball bearings or double-row tapered roller bearings, which have high load capacity and high roll stiffness to adapt to harsh ground conditions.
Bearings in balers need to be able to withstand continuous vibration and high shock loads, while having a careful and high-precision sealing design to meet the requirements of reliable operation in all weather conditions.
Mower bearings typically need to be able to work for long periods of time in dry and abrasive environments, but also need to be able to maintain performance in wet, corrosive, highly contaminated environments.