Mitas is conducting field tests in the Czech Republic with a John Deere 6150R tractor mounted with 480/65 R28 PneuTrac on the front axle and 600/65 R38 PneuTrac on the rear. The results show the traction force of Mitas 600/65 R38 PneuTrac is approx. 25% higher than a standard tyre and, compared with an IF-rated tyre, PneuTrac delivers approx. 15% better traction. Taking a closer look at the 480/65 R28 PneuTrac, it has approx. 10% advantage in traction force over a standard tyre and approx. 7% over the IF tyre.
“The results of the first field tests that are under way in the Czech Republic give us a good feel for continuing the successful development of the Mitas PneuTrac concept,” said Andrew Mabin, Mitas’ sales and marketing director.
The fuel consumption in the field should decrease as there is significantly less slip. It's a shame that you don't hear a lot about these tires anymore. If you no longer need a tire pressure control system for the tractor, only for the trailer if necessary and maybe you can equip it with PneuTrac tires. But it doesn't seem to really take hold. There are problems? Rubbing on the inside would be my first thought now?
