The technological advancement of self-propelled agricultural machinery has allowed some of these vehicles to find use outside their traditional sectors, opening up new possibilities for their utilization. Road maintenance in summer and winter has long been carried out using tractors, but it is not uncommon to see these same machines also engaged in beach cleaning, riverbank excavation, or transport within construction sites, especially those organized for large-scale projects. In such contexts, the tractor is often highlighted as a self-propelled energy generator. This characteristic can be optimized in terms of performance, stability, safety, and energy consumption by equipping the vehicles with specially designed tires instead of traditional ones with lugged treads.
Dual Usage
Aware of this possibility, last November, at Agritechnica, Continental presented its “Vf TractorMaster Hybrid” tires, which combine the traction capacity in the field typical of agricultural tires with a continuous central tread that minimizes noise and rolling resistance on the road. These are off-road tires that can also be successfully used on the road. To these products, the company then added the “Mpt81” and “Mpt80” series tires, with the alphabetical acronym standing for “Multi Purpose Tires,” and the numerical designation referring to their usage. The “Mpt81” are designed for muddy or snowy surfaces, while the “Mpt80” are for more general off-road and on-road use. Both series share radial structures based on flexible carcasses, ensuring the ability to operate over a wide range of pressures to adapt to contextual uses, with the “Mpt” series always ensuring excellent traction and self-cleaning capabilities off-road.
Durability and High Load Capacity
The tread-supporting belt reinforced with steel wires and the robustness of the sidewalls signify high load capacities, a feature complemented by good wear resistance due to a compound specifically designed for these tires.
Puncture Resistant
These tires can be used on a wide variety of company vehicles and can also be equipped with run-flat systems, which allow driving at reduced performance even if the tire has been punctured, and with “ContiPressureCheck” pressure sensors, designed to enable operators to always monitor the tires’ temperatures and pressures.
Continental “Mpt” series tires: for High Stresses
The Continental “Mpt” line also includes the “70E” series tires, a designation that should not be confused with the percentage of sidewall height. In this specific case, it refers to a tire whose tread is structured to maximize load capacity and wear resistance, essential features when a machine is required to work on slippery and hard surfaces, as is often the case, for example, with telescopic handlers.
Title: Continental “Mpt” Series Tires
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