MICHELIN LAUNCHES ONLINE AGRICULTURAL TYRE PRESSURE CALCULATOR
Stoke-on-Trent – September 4, 2013
Farmers and contractors can now calculate the optimum tyre pressures for their tractors, harvesters, sprayers and trailers using a new tyre pressure calculator available at www.michelin-agricultural-tyres.co.uk
As the world leader in radial agricultural tyres, Michelin has developed the tool to help farm machinery operators get the maximum performance out of their tyres. It does this by ensuring pressures can be tailored to deliver the maximum soil protection for a particular machine and application, supporting every farmer’s desire for a high-quality harvest and long-term productivity.
Mike Lawton, Commercial Director of Michelin’s Agricultural tyre division in the UK and Ireland, says: “Everywhere in Europe, farm machines must be adaptable. Throughout the crop cycle, they have to operate with different attachments and trailers under weights and conditions of use that differ considerably from one season to another. It is little wonder, therefore, that tyre pressures can vary significantly depending on the type of use or configuration.
“Our new online tyre pressure calculator allows farmers and contractors to run as many different configurations as they like, to generate bespoke pressures for every aspect of their work. It only takes a few seconds to use, but we are confident it will prove invaluable in increasing productivity while protecting the soil.”
To use the free online tyre calculator, users are required to select their machine or equipment type, which includes entering specifics such as axle weights (where known) or hopper sizes. Users can then choose the name of their Michelin tyre range and the speed at which they work to obtain the ideal tyre pressures.
The calculator also enables farmers to save their user profile and machinery configurations for future reference.
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Michelin (www.michelin-agricultural-tyres.co.uk / @MichelinAgriUK)
Michelin, the leading tyre company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle, including aircraft, bicycles/motorcycles, cars, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks. It also offers electronic mobility support services on ViaMichelin.com and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 113,400 employees and operates 69 production plants in 18 different countries. The Group has a Technology Center in charge of research and development with supporting operations in Europe, North America and Asia. (www.michelin.com)
For further press information please contact:
Paul Cordle, Michelin Press Office
Tel: + 44 (0) 1782 402341 Email: paul-m.cordle@uk.michelin.com
Faye McBride or James Keeler, Garnett Keeler PR, Inver House, 37-39 Pound Street,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PG
Tel: +44 (0)20 8647 4467 Fax: +44 (0)20 8544 4711 E-mail: faye.mcbride@garnettkeeler.com
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