| 2017-10-30 |    |
CLAAS Invests in Tyre Pressure Control Technology
CLAAS has taken over the tyre pressure control technology developed by R&M Landtechniksysteme.
In future, CLAAS Industrietechnik based in Paderborn will manage and develop the systems previously manufactured by the tyre pressure experts from Möhnesee in North Rhine-Westphalia. The parties have agreed not to discuss the contractual details.
CLAAS AXION 870 with the tyre pressure control system
Practical Solutions
The R&M technology will make CLAAS Industrietechnik a specialist
for tyre pressure control systems, adding a one-stop solution for
tractors, trailers and other agricultural vehicles to the portfolio.
Apart from control technology, the package includes rotary transmitters
and extremely high-performance air compressor units. Users will
therefore be able to switch the tractor and trailer quickly from
field to road pressure, making the systems ideal for uses involving
a frequent change in tyre pressure, including the transport of
silage or manure. Pressure is measured and controlled individually
for each tyre. The complete valve technology is installed in the
tractor to allow easy combination with several mounted devices.
Innovative Operating Concept
An innovative app is used to operate the system. Drivers can save a number
of profiles for different combinations of tractor and mounted equipment.
The required pressures for field and road are entered just once and
then saved. Individual measurement for each wheel enables precise adjustment
of the tyre pressure, for instance on just one side when traversing
a slope.
Full Service to Protect the Soil
'The outstanding solutions by R&M are the perfect addition to our
product range. Besides the TERRA
TRAC running gear, we now offer professional
equipment that allows wheeled machines to protect the soil,' says Dr
Thomas Lorf, Managing Director at CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH. The tyre
pressure control technology is now available as a retrofit solution.
