The Trelleborg Tires “Progressive Traction” series has gradually convinced an increasingly wide range of operators of its superior traction performance.
Initially aimed only at high- and ultra-high-power tractors, the range has recently expanded significantly with the launch of new sizes in the “Tm800” series and the latest presentation of the “Tm900.”
Since their debut in 2013, Trelleborg Tires’ Progressive Traction tires have been offered as the ultimate solution for agricultural, livestock, and contracting businesses looking to equip their high-performance machines with tires capable of delivering above-standard traction capacity. Over time, as applications broadened, the idea of pairing the traditional lug with an additional reinforcement. Designed to create a stiffer structure than conventional tires in order to improve operational efficiency, reduce working time per hectare, and minimize fuel consumption—proved increasingly successful, prompting the company to expand its offering.
Trelleborg Tires 2025: range expansion
To the original “TM700 Progressive Traction” and “TM1000 Progressive Traction” models were added the “TM800 Progressive Traction” and “TM900 Progressive Traction” series. All these tires share the patented special lug geometry whose dual-wing profile increases the tire’s ground contact area. The tread design provides a 5% increase in footprint, which translates into lower soil compaction and greater operational efficiency. According to Trelleborg Tires, traction improves by 10% on hard ground and by as much as 17% on soft soils. On the road, and when new, the dual lug also improves driving comfort by reducing rolling vibrations.
This comes without sacrificing the self-cleaning pads, which ensure the immediate and rapid expulsion of mud and soil trapped between the lugs—an essential feature for maximizing traction on yielding terrain.
Overall, these are truly innovative technologies, which Trelleborg Tires has decided to make available to more operators by expanding the “TM800 Progressive Traction” range to six sizes for medium-power tractors and by launching the new “TM900 Progressive Traction” range for high-power tractors.
Available with lowered sidewalls in 60, 70, 75, or 85 series depending on the size, the new tires feature specially designed structures. This optimization, which affects all tire components including beads and sidewalls, has allowed the company to extend the certified tread life warranty on rear Progressive Traction tires (TM1060, TM1000, TM900, and TM800) to 5,000 hours. Customers can activate this warranty by registering on the “Premium Care” portal at https://www.trelleborg-tires.com/it-it.
Designed for Mixed Use
Tractors are built to handle a wide range of tasks: in the field, on the farm, and on the road. In the field, grip is crucial to generate traction on soft soil. On the farm and on the road, however, wear resistance and low energy consumption are key to efficiency and reducing production costs. On the road, this must also be combined with minimal vibration and noise levels to avoid reducing operator comfort.
Aware that these needs often conflict with one another—and that it is impossible to optimize them all simultaneously with a single product—Trelleborg Tires has decided to expand its offering for medium-power tractors in the TM800 family with the launch of tires specifically designed for machines that spend at least 50% of their time on the farm or road.
Called “VF TM800 PowerFlex,” these tires differ from traditional agricultural tires thanks to their tread design, which features a continuous central rib, enabling smoother rolling on hard ground with minimal friction. The design, with a vaguely off-road automotive feel, transitions at the tread edges into traditional lugs, ensuring the necessary traction and self-cleaning when working in the field.
In this context, the “VF-PFO” technology also stands out. Compared to standard “VF” technology, it provides greater load capacity during low-speed field operations. This translates into increased traction, reduced slippage, lower fuel consumption, and reduced soil compaction.
As a result, the new TM800 PowerFlex tires perform particularly well in the field, as they can work with inflation pressures that maximize the footprint area and thus reduce ground pressure. In addition, they are “CTIS Ready,” meaning they are compatible with onboard Central Tire Inflation Systems (CTIS).
Title: Trelleborg Tires 2025: range expansion
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