A Contractor Who Cannot Afford Downtime
Bernat Viure, a contractor in the Cardedeu area of Spain, has found in the genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide shares a solution that optimises both efficiency and durability of his ploughing equipment. His company carries out contract work for other farmers plus about 40 hectares of its own land. They plough on very diverse soils, from soft clay to heavily stoned fields.
Bernat Viure, Contractor, Cardedeu, Spain"We prepare land for cereals, rapeseed, and also for maize."
For a contractor, every hour spent replacing worn-out plough shares is an hour not spent in the field. Parts that wear quickly do not 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. When his local dealer, Maquinaria Agricola Robert, suggested trying the genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide shares, he did not hesitate.
Bernat Viure, Contractor, Cardedeu, Spain"We were interested in trying the original Kverneland XHD shares because they save time and work, and these wearing parts were supposed to last much longer."
Bernat Viure, Contractor, Cardedeu, Spain"Maquinaria Agricola Robert suggested the original Kverneland XHD shares, and I didn't hesitate to try them, as I had already used tungsten carbide on other machines and trusted the material."
The Test: XHD Carbide vs. Competing Brand, Side by Side
To evaluate their performance, Viure installed two genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide shares and two shares from another brand on alternating plough bodies. All four shares worked in identical soil conditions, at the same speed and depth, on the same day. The results spoke for themselves.
Bernat Viure, Contractor, Cardedeu, Spain"We started ploughing, and the difference was huge. The Kverneland XHD shares lasted around 150 hectares, while the others were already worn out after 100 hectares. Even compared with traditional Kverneland shares, the carbide-reinforced XHD shares last about 10 to 12 times longer."
Key Results at a Glance
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150 ha Lifespan of XHD Carbide shares in mixed soils |
10–12× Longer life vs. standard Kverneland shares |
+50% More hectares than competing carbide brand |
Share Type |
Approx. Lifespan |
vs. Standard Kverneland Share |
Standard Kverneland share |
~12–15 ha |
1× |
Competing carbide brand |
~100 ha |
~7–8× |
Genuine Kverneland XHD Carbide share |
~150 ha |
10–12× |
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.
Viure's own experience with tungsten carbide on other machines gave him confidence in the material from the outset, and the field trial confirmed what the technology promises on paper. Learn more about what makes Kverneland XHD Carbide plough parts different.
The Bottom Line: Time Saved, Money Saved
The initial investment quickly translates into significant savings in both time and labour. Fewer part changes mean more productive hours during the narrow ploughing season, and lower costs across replacements, downtime, and labour.
Bernat Viure, Contractor, Cardedeu, Spain"If someone is considering switching to genuine XHD shares, don't hesitate. The improvement in performance and the time saved on replacing parts is remarkable."
Bernat Viure's experience shows that Kverneland's genuine XHD Carbide shares combine durability, efficiency and adaptability, making them a strategic choice for maximising productivity.
