Trelleborg PneuTrac

Trelleborg Tyres helps wineries and orchards succeed with PneuTrac® technology.

 
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Vineyards and orchards form two critical parts of agricultural production and both face unique challenges, notably in root protection and terrain. Vineyards often incorporate steep terrain and along with orchards, typically have narrow row operations with small spaces between vines or trees. Tracked applications can often be too wide to pass between rows with a comfortable margin for error.

PneuTrac is a hybrid solution that combines the advantages of a radial agricultural tyre in terms of efficiency, comfort and handling, with the wide footprint and traction benefits of a track. It delivers unbeatable performance on both steep slopes and muddy terrain, reducing the stress on roots while ensuring healthy crops and better yields. In addition, on road applications, the hybrid nature of the PneuTrac assures safety, handling, and comfort along with fuel consumption performances in line with a modern radial pneumatic tyre.

One very happy user of PneuTrac tyres is Ross Tanner of Tanner Spraying, contractors based in Katikati. Ross has been running the Trelleborg PneuTrac on his New Holland tractor since 2022 and commented ‘The PneuTrac tyres mean I can go places I couldn’t go before and with less mess.’

“We strongly believe that PneuTrac is a game changer for the NZ viticulture market and it again demonstrates Trelleborg’s commitment to sustainable farming, helping to protect some of our most valuable agricultural assets,” says Mark Prentice, National Sales Manager for TRS Tyre & Wheel Ltd. “When designing the PneuTrac, Trelleborg focused on the specialist requirements of key producers. For example, the roots of vines are incredibly precious and susceptible to damage. As with conventional agriculture, the topsoil needs to be protected and machine slippage could easily be a disaster for both the soil and roots.”

Powered by the “Omega Design” sidewall and enhanced PneuTrac technology, its extended footprint ensures outstanding flotation, traction and exceptional lateral stability. The tyre has been shown to deliver solid traction even on slippery slopes, typical of wine country. PneuTrac® reduces machine downtime, a critical concern for farmers looking to increase productivity and gain substantial cost savings in fuel, maintenance, and labour.

PneuTrac is available in VF sizes 280/70R18, 280/70R20, 420/70R28 and 480/65R28.

TRS Tyre & Wheel, owned by the Yokohama Rubber Co, have a wide range of Trelleborg and Mitas tyres available in New Zealand.  TRS are specialists in providing complete customer solutions with over 40 years’ experience in wheel manufacturing services