Thanks to VF technology, the tire can be driven with 40 percent more load with the same tire pressure than a standard tire or 40 percent less tire pressure with the same load. In addition, tires with VF technology are more fuel-efficient than conventional farm tractor tires. Hübner: “The VF TractorMaster combines efficiency and soil protection. VF technology allows you to switch from field to road without having to adjust tire pressure. At the same time, a wider footprint minimizes the impact of heavy machinery on the ground when working in the field.”
As part of its “Vision 2030” strategy, Continental aims to continuously expand its agricultural tire business. The expansion of the portfolio and a realignment of the business field agricultural tires with Ivonne Bierwirth at the helm underscores the course for growth.