Continental launches its largest agricultural tyre to date
16th March 2023
Addressing the industry trend towards large machines, Continental has launched the VF TractorMaster VF900/60R42, featuring a diameter of 2,147 mm, a load index of 189 (10,300 kg) and an impressive
Addressing the industry trend towards large machines, Continental has launched the VF TractorMaster VF900/60R42, featuring a diameter of 2,147 mm, a load index of 189 (10,300 kg) and an impressive weight of 450 kg.
The new tyre size is specifically designed to improve the efficiency of larger agricultural machines by managing weight, improving grip, and reducing the impact of tractors with over 300 hp.
Rising costs and the pressure to transport increasingly larger loads in a shorter time mean that the demand for powerful agricultural machinery is growing.
Benjamin Hübner, product line manager for agricultural tyres at Continental, said: “This development not only demands top performance from machines, but also from their tyres. That is why we develop and test our agricultural tyres in close consultation with our customers.”
Thanks to VF technology, TractorMaster tyres can be driven with 40 percent more load at the same tyre pressure as a standard tyre or 40 percent less tyre pressure at the same load. In addition, tyres with VF technology operate more fuel-efficiently than conventional tractor tyres.
Mr Hübner commented: “The VF TractorMaster combines efficiency and soil preservation. The VF technology allows for a smooth transition from field to road without having to adjust the tyre pressure. At the same time, the impact of heavy machinery on the soil is minimised by a wider tread surface when working in the field.”
To enable farmers to work even more efficiently and cost-effectively, Continental launched five new tyre sizes of its VF TractorMaster in 2022: 650/60 R 34; 650/65 R 42; 710/75 R42; 650/65 R 34; and 710/60 R 34.
As part of its Vision 2030 strategy, the company is continuously looking to expand its agricultural tyre business. The expansion of the portfolio and the realignment of the Agricultural Tyres business field, headed by Ivonne Bierwirth, underscore Continental’s growth strategy.
