A prominent farmer and contractor in York has credited Michelin’s CargoXBib High Flotation tyres with vastly improving the efficiency of its operation.
The 650/55 R26.5 tyres will now be fitted to a further two Stewart trailers run by crop farmers Wharram and Kay, following a trial during which co-owner Roger Kay noticed additional benefits with the High Flotation tyres – resulting in a reduced rut depth, greater load-carrying capacity at higher speeds and improved contact with the ground.
The CargoXBib High Flotation tyres are designed to perform on both the road and in the field. On the road, the tyres’ solid, non-directional block pattern provides consistent and regular tread wear, which optimises the life of the tyres. In the field, the tyres can be used at pressures as low as one bar, which minimises soil compaction and increases the tyre footprint by 37 per cent.
Commenting, Kay said: “The performance we got from the High Flotation CargoXBib tyres was a revelation, both in the field and on the road. It’s vital to us to ensure we don’t take too much mud from the field on to the road – this is something we always seek to minimise as it makes for dangerous conditions for drivers. A huge plus for us was that the High Flotation tyres have a superior cleaning capacity, so we took significantly less mud from the field to the road.”
Wharram and Kay was established in 1976. It offers a range of farming and contracting services, currently managing more than 600 hectares within a nine-mile radius of its base in Crockey Hill.
For more information about the range of Michelin farm tyres available visit http://agricultural.michelin.co.uk
