Michelin Tyre plc is doubling its presence at Lamma 2011 with twin exhibition stands for the Michelin and Kleber brands. The investment will enable the company to display the largest line-up of agricultural tyres in a four year history of attending the show.
Michelin will use the event to showcase its unique patented Ultraflex technology, which has been developed primarily for larger farming and contracting operations and features in its proven XeoBib and AxioBib tractor tyres. This Ultraflex technology enables the protection of agronomic soil thanks to a reduction in tyre pressure for the load carried (made possible through increased casing deflection). The resulting increase in tyre footprint also improves farm productivity with up to a 20 per cent improvement in fuel economy and time savings thanks to significantly improved traction.
Joining the XeoBib and AxioBib on display will be the recently launched CerexBib combine harvester tyre, which also incorporates Ultraflex technology. Available to specify on the latest generation of Claas machines, this innovative tyre stands out for reducing machine widths by up to 15 per cent (on the road) in comparison with a conventional harvester tyre. This in turn allows manufacturers to equip larger machines without exceeding a width of 3.5 metres; the critical point at which special order movements from the Police and on-road escorts are required. It will be launched into the replacement market in May 2011.
Also making its Lamma-debut will be the new Kleber Gripker 65-series tyres, which join the proven Topker, Fitker 70-series and Traker 85-series within the growing Kleber portfolio.
The Kleber Gripker stands out for being purpose-designed to suit 80 to 180hp tractors, offering the optimum drive axle fitment for mixed farming and livestock operations. Farmers and contractors specifying Gripker tyres can benefit from excellent grip and superior soil protection compared to the previous generation Kleber Super 11L, with lugs designed to reduce damage to emerging crops and grasslands. This new fitment is also suited to road use and carries a D speed rating, allowing travel at up to 65 km/h.
