From 40 ha to 150 ha: How Genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide Shares Increase Durability and Save Time

The Challenge: Diverse Soils, Demanding Schedules

Bernat Viure runs a contracting business in the Cardedeu area of Catalonia, Spain. In addition to working his own 40 hectares, his company provides contract ploughing services across the region on soil types that range from soft clay to heavily stoned fields. The crops he prepares ground for include cereals, rapeseed, and maize — each with its own seedbed requirements and tight seasonal windows.

For a contractor, every hour spent replacing worn-out plough shares is an hour not spent in the field. Parts that wear quickly don't just cost money in replacements — they create costly downtime at the worst possible moment.

Why Viure Chose Genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide Shares

Viure was already familiar with tungsten carbide technology from other machines, so when his local dealer, Maquinaria Agrícola Robert, suggested trying the genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide shares, he didn't hesitate. The promise was straightforward: significantly longer part life, which translates directly into less time changing shares and more time ploughing.

The Test: XHD Carbide vs. Competing Brand, Side by Side

To get a fair comparison, Viure designed a practical trial. He installed two genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide shares and two shares from a competing brand on alternating bodies of the same plough. This meant all four shares worked in identical soil conditions, at the same speed and depth, on the same day.

The results were clear: the competing shares wore out after roughly 100 hectares, while the Kverneland XHD Carbide shares reached approximately 150 hectares — 50% more life under identical conditions, and 10 to 12 times longer than traditional standard Kverneland shares.

Results from Bernat Viure's field trial in mixed clay and stony soils, Cardedeu area, Spain. Actual results depend on soil type, moisture, working speed, and depth.

What Makes XHD Carbide Technology Different

The performance comes from premium-grade tungsten carbide corner tiles embedded along the full leading edge — 17 tiles on the 16-inch share, 20 on the 18-inch. These tiles wrap around the cutting edge, protecting both surface and underside simultaneously. Combined with Kverneland's heat-treated base steel for optimal hardness and low friction, this is what separates genuine XHD parts from non-genuine alternatives. Learn more about what makes Kverneland XHD Carbide plough parts different.

The Bottom Line: Time Saved, Money Saved

Fewer part changes mean more productive hours during the narrow ploughing season. The higher initial cost is quickly recovered through drastically reduced replacements, less downtime, and lower labour costs.

The Kverneland XHD Carbide range extends beyond ploughs. Explore the full XHD Carbide range to protect your complete tillage line.