Continental has extended the range of its CombineMaster VF tyres to include forage and sugar beet harvesters, wheeled loaders, telehandlers and slurry tankers.
Originally developed for combines, Continental’s Tom Godwin explains that the CFO (cyclical field operation), VF technology and hexagonal bead core has proved transformative to other agricultural applications.
“Cyclical means that the load on the tyre is constantly changing which is normal for a combine during harvest but also applies to slurry tankers and other heavy load carrying machinery,” says Mr Godwin. “The 800/65 R32 tyre is now a popular size for large slurry tankers including the twin and triple-axle models.”
“The 650/75 R32 tyre is well suited to forage harvesters and the 900/60 R38 has been working well with self-propelled sugar beet harvesters.” He adds that the tyre is also allowing some of the largest loaders and articulated loaders, such as the JCB TM420 telehandler, to handle greater loads.
“The Claas Torion can be fitted with 750/65 R26 VF tyres that enable it to carry 40% greater load at the same pressure as a conventional tyre. This additional capacity helps to reduce the time each task takes, which reduces fuel and labour costs.”
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