Apollo Tyres Expands Vredestein Traxion for CLAAS

Le Mans, France - Apollo Tyres Ltd., a tyre manufacturer, has partnership with CLAAS KGaA mbH., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, by launching 14 new sizes of Vredestein Traxion tyres, specifically designed for Arion 500 and 600 midrange tractors. This expansion aims to enhance performance, durability, and efficiency for agricultural operations.

Vredestein tyres have been a trusted option for larger CLAAS tractors, including the Axion 800 and 900 models built in Le Mans, France, and the Xerion range manufactured in Harsewinkel, Germany. With the expansion of the Traxion range to include ARION 500 and 600 models, Apollo Tyres is responding to strong customer demand for Vredestein tyres across a wider selection of CLAAS equipment, ensuring enhanced performance and reliability for various agricultural applications.

Vredestein Traxion tyres are designed to enhance tractor performance by maximizing productivity and fuel efficiency, ultimately reducing operating costs and ensuring a lower total cost of ownership. In addition to their durability and efficiency, these tyres are highly valued by farmers and operators for their exceptional driving comfort, delivering a smooth experience both on and off the road.

Mr. Laurence Bennett, Head Off-Highway Tyres at Apollo Tyres, said, “We are proud to strengthen our partnership with Claas and expand the availability of our Traxion tyres across its tractor ranges. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to product innovation and customer satisfaction. Our partnership with Claas extends beyond tractors, and now encompasses harvesters, telehandlers, wheel loaders, and bale presses. This latest launch programme showcases the versatility of Vredestein tyres across the entire range of Claas agricultural machinery.”

The newly expanded Vredestein Traxion tyre sizes are now available for selection in the CLAAS tractor configurator.

Size extensions (front-rear tyre combinations):

• 650/65R42 158D TL Vredestein Traxion 65
• 540/65R30 143D TL Vredestein Traxion 65

• 600/65R38 153D TL Vredestein Traxion 65
• 480/65R28 136D TL Vredestein Traxion 65

• 620/70R42 166D TL Vredestein Traxion 70
• 480/70R30 141D TL Vredestein Traxion 70

• 580/70R38 155D TL Vredestein Traxion 70
• 480/70R28 140D TL Vredestein Traxion 70

• 520/70R38 150D TL Vredestein Traxion 70
• 420/70R28 133D TL Vredestein Traxion 70

• 520/85R38 155A8/B TL Vredestein Traxion 85 II
• 420/85R28 139A8/B TL Vredestein Traxion 85 II

• 460/85R38 149A8/B TL Vredestein Traxion 85 II
• 380/85R28 133A8/B TL Vredestein Traxion 85 II