What is Michelin UltraFlex Technology?
Michelin UltraFlex Technology allows you to carry heavy loads at low pressure however fast you may need to work.
What is the secret? Innovative, particularly tough casing, which enables more flexion.
The flexible construction of the casing allows for a larger footprint, increasing tyre's traction.
With Michelin UltraFlex technologies, improving crop yield starts with your tyres.
Why use low pressure tyres: Discover benefits from Michelin UltraFlex technologies
Reducing the pressure increases the tyre’s contact patch. This improves your productivity thanks to better motricity from working at low pressure, while allowing you to carry heavier loads.
Advantages
24% bigger contact patch (3)
Ruts only 21 mm deep instead of 46 mm, i.e., 55% shallower (3)
Rolling resistance on soft ground under 20% (3)
Tractive force increased by 7% for the same slippage rate (3)
40% greater load capacity VF (Very High Flexion)tyre (2)
VF (Very High Flexion) tyre :
Reinforced high flexion sidewalls
Special rubber blends that make the casing very hard-wearing at low pressure
Tractors low pressure tyres
Michelin EVOBIB
Highest performance at both high and low tyre pressures
Michelin AXIOBIB 2
High traction capability for heavy loads and tractors from 160 to 550 HP
Michelin XEOBIB
Everyday traction on all surfaces at less than 15 psi (1 bar)
Michelin YIELDBIB
The low-pressure tyre for high-powered row crop applications
Michelin AXIOBIB
Improved traction and soil protection for very powerful tractors (>250 HP)
Harvesters low pressure tyres
Michelin CEREXBIB 2
Higher productivity and outstanding soil protection for powerful harvesters
Michelin FLOATXBIB
High load capacity in the field and high speed index on roads
Michelin CEREXBIB
High load capacity at low pressure for large harvesting machinery
Sprayers low pressure tyres
Michelin SPRAYBIB
High load capacity for sprayers
Michelin AGRIBIB RC
Specially designed for row crop work with excellent traction
Trailers and implements low pressure tyres
Michelin TRAILXBIB
Excellent longevity for your trailer tyres
Michelin XP 27
Enhanced endurance for heavy loads at low pressures
Go further: Ensure optimal usage of low pressure tyres
By defining and adapting pressure according to your usage and configuration!
Low pressure tyres limit the soil compaction.
To find easily the pressure adapted to your usage, use our free calculator: Michelin Agropressure.
By controlling tyre pressure from your tractor seat!
Ensure low pressure in the field and high pressure on the road has never been so easy. Thanks to Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS), maximise the performance and traction of your farm vehicles.
Discover all the benefits of the CTIS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Low pressure tractor tyres are tyres with reinforced high flexion sidewalls and special rubber blends that make the casing very hard-wearing at low pressure. They are certified IF (Improved Flexion) or VF (Very High Flexion) and allow to reduce pressure from 20% to 40% vs standard tyres while supporting same loads(3).
Michelin designed the first low pressure tyre (VF) thanks to MICHELIN Ultraflex technology in 2004 with MICHELIN XEOBIB.
Tractors : Michelin EVOBIB, Michelin AXIOBIB 2, Michelin XEOBIB, Michelin YIELDBIB, Michelin AXIOBIB
Harvester and floaters : Michelin CEREXBIB 2, Michelin FLOATXBIB, Michelin CEREXBIB
Sprayers : Michelin SPRAYBIB CFO, Michelin SPRAYBIB, Michelin AGRIBIB ROW CROP IF
Trailers and implements : Michelin TRAILXBIB, Michelin VF XP27, Michelin CARGOXBIB HIGH FLOTATION
A study carried out by Harper Adams University(1) demonstrates that Michelin technology increases agronomic yields by 4% on average thanks to lower soil compaction, better traction while improved fuel economy. These results are confirmed by similar studies carried out in the United States (Illinois) and Brazil (Mato Grosso).
For example: a farm that produces 8 tonnes of wheat per hectare and sells each tonne of wheat for £200 would earn an extra £64 per year per hectare. (based on 4% of additional yield)
Michelin designed low-pressure tyres to prevent your farming machinery from compacting the soil too much.
For example, for a 6,020 kg load, the Michelin AXIOBIB 2 tyre would be at 1 bar (15PSI) of pressure while the standard / non VF (Very High Flexion) tyre would be at 1.6 bar (23PSI), at 49 miles /h (65km/h) and with a 710/75R42 size.(3)
The higher the pressure, the more the soil is compacted, and we know that soil compaction modifies its structure and chemical composition by removing the macro-pores that foster air and water flow. By altering the mineralization of roots, significant compaction reduces the soil’s yield.
(1) A study carried out by Harper Adams University in the UK in 2012, demonstrates that Michelin Utraflex technology increases agronomic yields by 4% on average. These results are confirmed by similar studies carried out in the United States (Illinois) and Brazil (Mato Grosso).
(2) Normative gap between standard tyre vs VF (Very high Flexion) tyre.
(3) Compared to non VF (Very High Flexion) tyre