Three new Vredestein agri tyres

A trio of new Vredestein agricultural tyres were presented at the recent Agritechnica show in Germany. These were the Traxion Harvest tyre for harvesters and the Traxion Versa and Endurion for telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders and compact loaders.

Development of the Traxion Harvest followed, shares Apollo Vredestein, an analysis of user requirements. This analysis is said to have shown a market demand for a harvest tyre featuring the familiar Traxion profile.

The tyre maker describes the radial casing used in the Traxion Harvest as “strong yet flexible” and able to “easily deal” with working under a wide variety of loads. Development of the Traxion Harvest also reportedly benefitted from a strong focus on penetration resistance in the tread and sidewall areas, with rubber compounds developed to protect against damage from sharp stubble and uneven wear. The casing and tread were extensively tested for durability in practice, and Apollo Vredestein states that the Traxion Harvest also guarantees the long lifespan for which Vredestein’s other Traxion tyres are known.

Three of the six initial Vredestein Traxion Harvest sizes were designed with CHO (Cyclic Harvesting Operation) technology. This means that they can handle a load that is up to six per cent higher and a tyre pressure that is 20 per cent lower than normal when carrying out cyclical work. The lower tyre pressure provides a substantially larger footprint, which reduces soil compaction.

“With its unique curved cleat, Vredestein’s Traxion Harvest is a harvester tyre that guarantees stability and comfort,” shares the tyre maker. “Adverse vibrations are absorbed by the lightly curved tread contour. Longer cleats in the centre of the tread make for smoother rolling and reduced sideways sliding on slopes. The angled cleat ends are set deep into the straight sidewall, enhancing overall stability.”

Vredestein Traxion Versa and Endurion

The Traxion Versa for telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders is described as an “ideal solution” for vehicles that run on soft surfaces. The manufacturer reports that the new tyre offers good grip on loose soils as well as comfort and wear resistance on hard surfaces. “The curved Traxion cleat extends the tread, resulting in a low and evenly distributed surface pressure which minimises wear. The Traxion tread has transverse tread cleats placed across the traction zone at a significant distance from each other. This ensures excellent self-cleaning properties in all types of difficult soil conditions. The relatively high load capacity and high traction also make the Traxion Versa very suitable as a solution for steering axles on combine harvesters.”

The Vredestein Endurion for telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders is designed for hard soil applications. The casing and 44 per cent rubber tread aim to ensure maximum radial and lateral stability and optimal comfort. “Furthermore, the high tread rubber percentage, in combination with an enhanced rubber compound and cleat height, guarantees an impressive lifespan,” shares Apollo Vredestein.