Conti CSEasy Wins Industrial Tyre Comparison Test

A DEKRA certified test in Germany shows that the Continental CSEasy SC20 is between 3.7 and 12.8 per cent more economical than its competitors. Six competitor tyres were examined alongside the CSEasy including: Bergougnan Elite XP, Solideal Magnum, Watts Premia, Marangoni Eltor 5, Gumasol Softy NP80 and Trelleborg Rota VP15.

Hans-Jürgen Sauerwald, head of testing at Continental’s Industrial Tyres business unit, commented: “The lower rolling resistance means a saving of between 257 and 900 euros per year for each fork lift in use for 6,000 hours annually.”

The CSEasy is a solid tyre which can be fitted simply using a torque wrench instead of the tyre press normally required. Test engineers from both DEKRA and Continental, accompanied by a group of trade journalists, met up last month to carry out the test in the Elbe-Elster district between Berlin and Dresden.

The test candidates – size 225/75 – 10 (23 x 9 – 10) on the load axle and 180/70 – 8 (18 x 7 – 8) on the steered axle – were fitted to a Still RX60-25 electric fork lift. DEKRA verified that the tests were carried out to strict standards. Examiners measured the amount of energy required for a defined distance, marked with light barriers. Pre-determined average speeds were to be maintained throughout. The definition for the 30 metre long track was specified by Guideline 2198 according to VDI standards. The readings were used to determine the average value based on several runs of a driving cycle on a straight measured track, plus manoeuvring and lifting tasks.