Titan Goodyear unveils three radial implement lines

Three new radial implement tyre ranges for the North American market have been introduced by Titan Goodyear Farm Tires. Known as the FS34, the Muck Master Radial and the Super Flot Radial, all three offer the usual benefits of radial construction plus a large contact area for better flotation and less soil compaction.

“The vast majority of implement tyres out there are bias, but there are a lot of benefits to using radials on an implement,” said Jeff Vasichek, vice president of sales and marketing for Titan’s Goodyear brand. “Today’s farmers are travelling longer distances from field to field with increased loads. So, they are looking for a tyre that can provide better roading and increased carrying capacity. That’s what they’ll get with Goodyear’s new line-up of radial implement tyres.”

Goodyear FS24

The FS24 is built for use with tow-behind implements such as planting and tillage equipment. Available in three sizes – 340/65R18, 380/55R16.5 and 44/55R18 – the large contact area and rounded corners provide for high flotation, less compaction and minimal ground disturbance in the field. Additionally, the zigzag, ribbed design is intended to deliver smooth road use while providing excellent stability in side-slope applications. “Tyres designed with a square shoulder cut deeper into the soil and leave a more noticeable footprint,” Vasichek explained. “With the rounded shoulders on the FS24, that footprint is minimised resulting in less field and crop damage.” The Goodyear FS24 is rated to handle maximum speeds of up to 30 mph and maximum loads between 6,930 and 9,650 pounds.

Goodyear Muck Master Radial

The Muck Master Radial is built for heavy implements such as grain carts and liquid manure applicators. Available in a 750/55R30 size, the Muck Master’s large cross-section and low profile is intended to give high levels of flotation and stability. Like the FS24, the Muck Master has rounded shoulders, which help to reduce field and crop damage. Large lugs on the Muck Master have openings to provide extra traction in slick and wet soil. Goodyear states that “where ribbed tyres would slide, causing mud build-up at the front of the tyre, the Muck Master’s tread will roll right through it, and because the lugs are concentrated toward the centre of the tyre, the Muck Master also provides increased durability for road use.” The Muck Master is rated for a maximum speed of 30 mph and load of 13,900 pounds.

Goodyear Super Flot Radial

The Super Flot Radial is built for use with implements that require high flotation, such as grain wagons, anhydrous ammonia tanks, manure spreaders, large hay balers and fertilizer applicators. Available in five sizes – 500/60R22.5, 600/50R22.5, 710/40R22.5, 710/50R26.5, 750/60R30.5 – the lugged design, says Goodyear, provides plenty of versatility in the field. Respectively, the five sizes are rated to handle maximum speeds of up to 30 mph and maximum free-rolling loads between 10,700 and 18,700 pounds.