Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system of varying aspects. One aspect comprises a wheel having a rim with a perimeter and a plurality of non-pneumatic ground contacting members spaced apart on the perimeter. In another aspect of the invention, the wheel of that type is utilized to raise the ground clearance of a tractor. One application of raised ground clearance is for travel through a field of growing plants without substantial damage to the plants. One application is spraying during growing season with a conventional tractor instead of requiring a high clearance dedicated spraying rig or aerial spraying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for weighing crop on board a self-propelled harvesting machine. Specifically, the plurality of load cell assemblies are placed in the axle assemblies of the machine and are in communication with an intelligent control so that the weight of the harvested product contained in the hopper of the machine can be accurately weighed. A method for weighing harvested product on board a self-propelled harvesting machine is also disclosed using the apparatus described herein.