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smooth ride at high speeds, too.
Its durability, wear-resistance
and environmentally-friendly
production process make it a
sustainable choice for modern
forestry, giving the driver peace of
mind in all conditions.
“For entrepreneurs and
contractors, the driving of
machines at high speeds to
different work sites has long been
a challenge – both for wear and
comfort,” Muhonen said.
“The tread pattern is completely
different from anything done
previously. It’s a double-lug design
for tremendous traction, especially
sideways and on steep slopes – it’s
simple as providing double the lugs
for double the traction.”
He said testing had been
completed across Europe and the
feedback in terms of wear rates
and general efficiencies had been
really positive.
“One customer was amazed
by the ease of shifting between
workplaces without concerning
himself with the safety, comfort
and wear on the tyres,” Muhonen
said. “This is a game changer for
the specific segment of heavy-
tractor use for entrepreneurial
environments.”
the Nokian Tractor King, which it
describes as a “no-compromise
tractor tyre” for the heaviest of
machinery and the most difficult
terrain in forestry, earthmoving and
road construction.
Nokian Tyres describes the
design as “revolutionary”. It
essentially has the carcass of a
heavy-duty earthmoving tyre,
complete with steel belts, extra
cord layers and Aramid-reinforced
sidewalls. This combined with a
strong rubber compound makes
it extremely resistant against the
cuts and punctures synonymous
with forestry.
Many lugged tyres suffer from
vibration problems, worsening
with speed and tyre wear. The
Nokian Tractor King provides a
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