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    Continental discusses support for tyre technology

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltMarch 11, 20242 Mins Read
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    Growers may be able to take advantage of lower cost very high flexion (VF) tyres or grant funding ahead of spring cultivations and first cut silage.

    Tom Godwin, agricultural tyre specialist at Continental, said that growers are aware of the impact on soils the sustained wet weather has had, and how spring work could cause additional compaction.

    There is a 10% difference in cost between the TractorMaster tyre range and the VF TractorMaster, as well as grant support for up to 60% of the cost of a retrofit central tyre inflation system (CTIS).

    “We have seen a rise in sales of VF in the last 12 months as operators look for ways to mitigate the impact of heavy machinery on soil, and we anticipate the grants for CTIS will only help incentivise a more careful approach. Combining VF with CTIS technology can help reduce soil compaction which restricts root growth, limits nutrient uptake, and increases the cost of land management.”

    VF tyres can carry 40% more load at the same pressure as a standard tyre, enabling haulage of larger grass loads during harvesting. They can also run at 40% reduced pressure, and combined with CTIS the pressures can be changed from the cabin.

    “The combined weight of a tractor and, say, triple mowers, can easily exceed 10 tonnes. Reducing tyre pressure by 40% enables that weight to be carried over a larger footprint with more lugs on the ground to offer more grip. It’s like a person walking on the land in stilettos or trainers,” Tom said.

    “With British winters becoming warmer and wetter, it is clear operators need to react to protect soil health. Continental VF TractorMaster tyres are now less than 10% more than our standard radial tyres, which we hope will persuade more operators to benefit from this technology,” he concluded.

    For more information go to www.continental-tyres.co.uk

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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