Firestone put its best foot forward at the EIMA 2012 agricultural fair in Bologna, Italy, which concluded on Sunday.
\nA modern 201 m\u00b2 two-floor Firestone stand was well positioned amongst several tractor manufacturers. Firestone\u2019s display encompassed the three pillars of the brand\u2019s business approach and contribution for the agricultural industry:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Innovative high-quality tyres for more efficient farming
\n\u2022\u00a0Agripoint – a wide network of agriculture tyre service professionals
\n\u2022\u00a0E-tools making the farmer\u2019s life easier
\nThe major Firestone products and innovations on display were:<\/p>\n
Maxi Traction IF: increased efficiency and higher crop yield<\/strong><\/p>\n Maxi Traction tyres are built for high horsepower tractors to sustain heavy loads and increased speeds on-road.\u00a0 Maxi Traction radials are now also available with the innovative IF-Increased Flex-technology.<\/p>\n The flexible sidewalls and special tyre-casing are developed to either operate the tyre at reduced pressure for the same load and speed (contributing to better traction and reduced soil compaction), or to carry a higher load at the same pressure and speed as a standard tyre (contributing to increased efficiency).<\/p>\n Firestone Maxi Traction IF does not require the purchase of new rims.<\/p>\n Performer 65, 70 and 85: designed for higher performance on the road and in the field<\/strong><\/p>\n The new Performer tyres feature improved load and speed ratings, offering the end-user visible and measurable benefits such as the possibility to carry more load at higher speed (up to 70 km\/h) and hence reduced working time.<\/p>\n The Performer tyres feature Firestone\u2019s Dual Angle Lug technology. This proven lug design offers better self-cleaning and up to 4% more traction in the field. The special casing design also absorbs shocks better, offering the driver unprecedented driving comfort. R4000: stability and durability<\/strong><\/p>\n Designed for medium-to-low horsepower tractors, the R4000 is typically used for vineyard and orchard service, offering excellent lateral stability and durability.<\/p>\n Duraforce: long tyre life in light industrial use<\/strong><\/p>\n Firestone developed Duraforce for light industrial use on backhoe loaders and compact wheeled loaders, such as tele-handlers. IF 850\/75R42: world\u2019s largest agricultural radial tyre<\/strong><\/p>\n The Firestone DT23 in IF, size 850\/75 R42, is certain to catch the eye of EIMA visitors. With its overall diameter of 2.32 meter on a rim of 42\u201d, and a weight of 510kg, it is the world\u2019s largest-ever agricultural radial tyre. Produced in the USA, the DT23, with a load capacity of 9.5 ton at 1.6 bar and speeds up to 50 km\/h it is the perfect match for the world\u2019s new generation of heavy 500+ horsepower tractors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Firestone put its best foot forward at the EIMA 2012 agricultural fair in Bologna, Italy, which concluded on Sunday. A modern 201 m\u00b2 two-floor Firestone stand was well positioned amongst several tractor manufacturers. Firestone\u2019s display encompassed the three pillars of the brand\u2019s business approach and contribution for the agricultural industry: \u2022\u00a0Innovative high-quality tyres for more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-firestone"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThanks to the extra load capacities, the Performer tyres are the ideal match for operations dealing with heavy loads such as front-loaders, olive- and grape-harvesters.<\/p>\n
\nThe tyre offers very good grip, excellent lateral stability and a long tyre life. in addition, the curb ribs in the upper sidewall and the choice of a special compound make the tyre very resistant to punctures and cuts.<\/p>\n