Agricultural and Industrial Tyres

Part 5 in the Commercial Tyre Business Agricultural Feature analyses the situation in the agricultural tractor market in the UK, as we take a look at the registrations for tractors over 50HP for the first quarter of 2021.

Steve Daly, Commercial Director for CAM heads up Part 4 in the 2021 Agricultural Feature for Commercial Tyre Business. Steve explained CAM’s approach to the demands being placed on IT suppliers such as themselves especially in terms of their product range and the key benefits they offer within the agricultural space.

We have now reached Part 3 of our Agricultural Feature, with this segment concerning Michelin's Ultraflex Technology and the results of a detailed study by Harper Adams University.

Part 2 of our Agricultural Tyre Feature for Commercial Tyre Business takes an in depth look at a contractor company in the South of Holland, Loonbedrijf Vijfvinkel, who provide various specialist services for farms, municipalities and construction enterprises covering contract tillage and seeding as well as earthmoving for new land reclamation and cleaning of roads. In the piece, Loonbedrijf Vijfvinkel document their use and experience with the Agri Star II.

Part 1 in our Agricultural Tyre Feature for Commercial Tyre Business sees us speak to Continental’s Agricultural Specialist, Richard Hutchins as we drill down into the current state of the agricultural tyre sector, the challenges that the manufacturer is having to face, as well as their upcoming product developments.

The new BKT-branded product has been created to equip loaders and telehandlers used for heavy-duty operations. Some of the distinguishing features include extreme resistance, high load capacity, stability and comfort. 

Cris Services Group, the Purfleet-based concrete haulier and commercial repairs specialist, has reduced workshop costs, extended tyre life and cut vehicle downtime since acquiring a Josam wheel alignment system and portable heat inductor from AES UK. 

Continental has announced a five-year contract with Continental-owned tyre dealer, R&J Strang Tyre Services Ltd, building on a 35-year working relationship. The fleet utilises a combination of Continental CrossTrac HS3 and Bandvulc Big D tyres for outstanding performance on-and-off road. 

Vaculug has announced the launch of their latest tyre designed for the waste sector. A brand new Urban All Position Tyre designed with a 5-rib PROTEKT+ dual sidewall protection system; providing the best defense against kerbing damage. 

The Magna M-Terminal has proven to be a sustainable investment for a port operator with the products working at speed on terminal tractors or heavy-loaded terminal trailers in container yards.