Agricultural and Industrial Tyres

The UK’s Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) Industry shows a clear 128.7% recovery compared from 2020’s year-to-date figures, although the market is still down 20% when compared to the pre-pandemic five-year average, in newly-released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

ROADONE has concluded a heavy load test for their GD777 truck tyre over a 400 kilometer distance in Yunnan Province, South China. The three month old tyres were tested under a total weight of 117 tons to examine tyre performance, safety and wear. 

More than 80 vintage tractors created a spectacular sight during a special Tractor Run which raised more than £2,000 for charity. 

The Agricultural Engineer’s Association has published the latest registration figures for tractors over 50hp for July 2021, with the association reporting 7% year-on-year growth for July.

Showcasing its growth within the mining industry, MAXAM Tire will take to the stage at booth 27811, South Hall for the MINEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada between 13-15th September. MAXAM will showcase its largest mining tyre, the MS453, as well as a range of OTR products.

Confirming its attendance at Farm Progress, MAXAM will be at Booth #VIT9234 of the U.S.’s largest outdoor farm event, which will be in Decatur, Illinois between 31st August – 2nd September. Visitors will see MAXAM’s broad range of agricultural tyres, as well as its all-new range of radial compact tyres for farm support equipment. 

With increasing demand in the agricultural and construction tyre segments, GRI introduced new tyre sizes and patterns recently to cater to the growing requirements of their global customers. 

Goodyear’s strongest haulage tyre is suitable is now available in the 40.00R57 size. The tyre is suitable for higher productivity in hard rock underfoot conditions, providing longer hours to removal. 

FederUnacoma (Federazione Nazionale Construttori Macchine per l’Agricoltura), the agricultural machinery manufacturer’s association for Italy has published its tractor registrations for the first 6 months of the year with a 52% year-on-year increase underlining the recovery seen in Italy.

Adding two new sizes to its forestry lineup, the 73×44.00-32 and 73×50.00-32, MAXAM debuts the complete range of the MS933 LOGXTRA, high flotation tyre. Engineered from the inside out to provide demanding forestry equipment with a formidable solution, the MS933 delivers great performance, enhanced traction, and superior flotation in severe logging applications.