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Titan expands its crossover tire tread offerings

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Titan Tire announced the expansion of its new crossover tire line for compact tractors, the Goodyear R14T. The crossover tire, which is a hybrid of different tread patterns, is now available in 14 additional sizes to accommodate tractors all the way up to 150 horsepower. “We launched the first-of-its-kind R14T last year and have seen […] Read more
The new AxioBib 2 line of tractor tires now fits into the VF category and will 
be available for mid- to high-horsepower tractors in North America.
Equipment, Machinery

Michelin debuts new farm equipment tires

New CrossGrip and AxioBib 2 introduced at show

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Michelin used the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Saskatchewan, to introduce prairie farmers to two of its newest tire releases, the CrossGrip and the AxioBib 2. The CrossGrip, a tire designed for municipal operations like snow removal and mowing was one of the two new tires on display at the Michelin exhibit. “It’s […] Read more
Canadian manufacturer AgriBrink has introduced an aftermarket auto tire inflation system for ag tractors and equipment.
Equipment, Machinery

AgriBrink introduces an auto-inflation system

Aftermarket system allows for auto tire inflation from the cab

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That big, new aircart that recently arrived on the farm has the widest available radial tires on it, so there’s no need to think about soil compaction, right? Wrong. Choosing the right rubber is only the first step in ensuring equipment does the least possible damage to soil. “Big tires are great, but they’re useless […] Read more
Inventor Darcy Goossen explains the operation of his Tire Grabber attachment for skid steer and tractor loaders, during Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. It can lift, rotate and position large tractor and sprayer tires during removal or installation.
Machinery

Tire Grabber handles large farm equipment tires with ease

Loader attachment reduces manual effort during tire changes

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Tired of handling those large sprayer and tractor tires in the farm workshop every time they need to be changed? If so, Alberta entrepreneur Darcy Goossen may have exactly the tool farmers need to avoid all that sweat and back strain. The Tire Grabber is an attachment for a skid steer or ordinary front-end loader […] Read more
Quebec-based Camso is 
now offering remanufactured 
rubber tracks as a lower-cost replacement alternative.
Machinery

Camso offers remanufactured track for farm machinery

Retreaded rubber tracks and mid rollers offer lower-cost replacements

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Camso, the rubber track manufacturer that sells track systems directly to both farmers and OEMs, introduced a new program in March, which involves offering farmers remanufactured replacement rubber tracks as a lower-cost alternative to buying brand new ones. The process involves applying new tread bars onto used tracks that are ready for replacement. The program […] Read more
This tire has been customized with Trelleborg’s new YourTire feature. Blunk, the company featured on this tire, is a German agricultural contracting firm.
Machinery

Trelleborg tires: Tracks, tech and tailor-made

Italy-based Trelleborg execs announced new tire products at Agritechnica

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The Italy-based Trelleborg may not be the first company Western Canadian farmers think of when it comes to tractor tires. However, Trelleborg’s subsidiary, Mitas (based in the Czech Republic), is a major tire supplier to John Deere, Case New Holland and AGCO and has opened two U.S. factories. Overall, Trelleborg bills itself as the “world […] Read more
The EWRS Series skid-steer wheels from Evolution Wheel use non-pneumatic rubber tread segments that are resistant to damage but still offer a smooth ride.
Machinery

New skid-steer tire option

Winnipeg manufacturer introduces 
its new non-pneumatic tire design

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At last year’s Manitoba Ag Days show in Brandon, Evolution Wheel of Winnipeg debuted its all-steel wheel replacement for skid-steer loaders. The idea was to offer a wheel that provided improved traction and removed the risk of tire damage from hazards. This year, the company introduced another wheel option for producers who want those benefits […] Read more
A new nigh-capacity CerexBib tire for combines is one of four new ag tires available for next season.
Machinery

Michelin expands its agricultural tire line

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Between now and next June, Michelin will roll out four new high-capacity additions to its line of ag tires. In September it added the VF480/80R50 179D SprayBib to its VF (Very High Flexion) high-clearance sprayer tire offerings. “The tire is designed to offer farmers a unique balance between a narrow tire to avoid crop damage […] Read more
A built-in camera function helps the Michelin mobile app calculate inflation pressure requirements for a specific tractor.
Machinery

Free app calculates tire pressure needs

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Michelin just introduced the Pressure Calculator, a free app for mobile phones that can help determine exact pressure requirements for ag tires. Using the Pressure Calculator involves three steps. First, type in the load supported by front and rear axles. Then enter the type of tire using the drop-down menus. Finally, take a photo of […] Read more
Mitas PneuTrac tires are currently undergoing field trials in Europe. The company expects them to be market ready by late 2017.
Machinery

Unique PneuTrac agricultural tire ready within two years

Mitas' new tire technology goes into field trials ahead of upcoming launch

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Mitas’ revolutionary PneuTrac concept ag tire was first shown to the world at the last Agritechnica farm machinery show in Germany in 2013. Now the company says it is ready to put the tire into field trials, and it expects to have the PneuTrac market ready by the end of 2017. The PneuTrac uses a […] Read more

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