With the launch of the waffle UltraSmall family, Titan expands its range of “Waffle” series rims—modular wheels designed to allow tractor track widths to be adjusted according to the specific cultivation practices each machine must handle
According to the latest data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in 2025 alone more than 3.7 million patent applications were filed worldwide, equivalent to over 10,200 applications per day. Over the past decade, tens of millions of patent filings have been recorded, although not all were approved and even fewer resulted in patents representing truly significant innovations. Among the most recent examples that do stand out are Titan’s “Waffle” rims, already on the market for several years and used by leading tractor manufacturers.
These rims are modular—meaning the ring on which the tire is mounted can be separated from the central flange connected to the hub—allowing tractor track widths to be adjusted, widened or narrowed across eight different positions depending on operational needs. All this is achieved without compromising performance, comfort, or safety.
“Waffle” rims are manufactured by interference-fitting an auxiliary bracket onto the rim ring, onto which the flange is then bolted. Once positioned, the bracket is welded along the entire circumference of the ring, creating a monolithic structure with high strength and rigidity. The bolted connection between the ring-bracket assembly and the flange allows operators to disassemble and reassemble the rims, moving the rim and tire inward or outward as needed without affecting the perfect alignment between hub and rim during track adjustment.
This is ensured by the presence of special positioning and centering pins on the disc, which also support certification for speeds of up to 65 km/h. Previously available in diameters ranging from 24 to 28 inches, the “Waffle” rims range has now been expanded with the introduction of the “UltraSmall” wheels, offered with mounting diameters of 16, 18, and 20 inches. This makes them suitable for equipping the front wheels of compact and specialized tractors under 100 horsepower—machines that previously could not benefit from this solution.
In practice, Titan’s “Waffle” and “Waffle UltraSmall” wheels can now be installed on virtually any agricultural tractor. They are compatible with all agricultural tires currently on the market and represent one of the most up-to-date solutions available to farming operations looking to improve both efficiency and productivity.
Title: New range of Waffle UltraSmall by Titan: 16, 18 and also 20 inches
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