Mitas extends flotation tyre product range

Mitas is set to extend its Agriterra 02 and Agriterra 03 flotation radial tyres ranges, with nine new sizes available in March.

One of the main advantages of Agriterra tyres is their low operating costs with a positive impact on fuel consumption. Steel belt construction ensures higher loads, stability at higher speeds of more than 30 km/h and improves the tyre’s puncture resistance.

Agriterra’s tread features larger tread voids, improving the self-cleaning properties of the tyre. Thanks to the well-designed tread pattern, Mitas flotation tyres have an 11 per cent larger tread contact area than premium competitors and 22 per cent larger than competitors with a traction type of tread pattern.
 
“Flotation radial tyres are intended for use on the heaviest agricultural implements, such as slurry tanks and grain trailers. In the first quarter of 2015 Mitas will have in the product offer 12 variations of flotation radial tyres,” said Pavel Kott, Mitas’ product manager for agricultural tyres.

“Mitas is oriented on what benefits farmers. Flotation tyres can bring them higher yields thanks to lower soil compaction caused by flotation tyre during field operation.”
 
With Agriterra, farmers can save on fuel costs. In comparison with premium competitor tyres, fuel consumption during road transportation at 30 km/h is 8 per cent lower. During field operation at 10 km/h, fuel consumption is 9% lower. These characteristics of Mitas Agriterra flotation tyres are achieved through the unique design of the tyre tread pattern.