Vipal Rubber has announced the launch of the new VT860, for off-the-road use in the heavy work of compact tractors, such as skid steer loaders.

It will be manufactured in Argentina and serve different regions of the international market.

This type of vehicle is ideal for performing work on unpaved roads and is widely used in constructions for loading sand, gravel, and waste in various areas and stages of the works. It is a type of application that demands a lot of the tread, which will constantly work in extreme driving conditions.

The grooves’ sculpture design follows the rotational direction, offering better traction power, Vipal said. It has greater resistance to damage caused by sharp objects, common in off-the-road conditions, and blocks designed to provides excellent mileage performance in extreme driving conditions. Also has the M+S marking, which Vipal said guarantees a great performance in snow and mud conditions, and the design also provides the self-cleaning of the tread.

The product will be presented to the Argentine market at Expo Transporte, to be held from August 9 to 11 in Buenos Aires. According to Vipal’s General Manager in Argentina, Adalberto Fernández, the company will prepare a special totem to exhibit the new design during the fair.

“The VT860 tread comes to supply growing demand in the Argentine market for the tyre retreading of skid steer loader,” said Vipal’s general manager in Argentina, Adalberto Fernández.

“It is a tread with an exclusive design that combines excellent traction power, resistance, and durability. We are sure that the launch will meet the needs of companies and builders in the regions where the tread will be marketed.”

The design can be found in sizes 235, 245, 265, and 295mm.