Quality engineering, plenty of experience and an app that provides customised data about optimal tyre pressure are just a few ways Maxam is leading the way
While the Maxam brand is a relative newcomer to the Australian market, its heritage gives a good insight as to how it is establishing a strong presence in the agricultural and earthmoving categories.
A division of Sailun Group, Maxam designs, manufactures and distributes off-road specialty tyre products globally.
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Maxam tyres, including the Agrixtra, are designed to be everything that a farmer needs
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Sailun has a history of major commitment to research and development and this extends to being a significant player in the design and creation of tyre manufacturing equipment which it supplies to some of the world’s major brands.
Sailun is currently the world’s 15th largest tyre company, the 2nd largest in China and is sold in over 160 countries worldwide.
As a major specialty tyre manufacturer and distributor, Maxam has a reputation for market-leading performance, reliability and delivered value.
To ensure quality, the organisation’s foundation is centred around innovative engineering and advanced manufacturing platforms and technology.
Maxam’s research and development program concentrates on the many attributes that affect product performance in the field.
With equipment and building capabilities that match tier-one global manufacturers, Maxam boasts multiple well-established R&D centres globally in China – which is also its global R&D headquarters – Vietnam, Europe, and North America.
Each dedicated R&D centre provides an in-depth understanding of the local user’s specific demands and utilises cutting-edge technology and innovation to form an integrated global R&D system.
In addition, Maxam’s individual R&D centres cover market research, product planning, formula development and process development systems.
From structural design to product verification testing, each centre uses both independent research and cutting-edge development capabilities.
Agriculture
One of the main tyres in Maxam’s agricultural range is the Agrixtra, which is designed to be everything a farmer needs.
The Agrixtra series features a premium 45-degree lug design which delivers long wear and provides a strong resistance to punctures and damage.
The flexible sidewall and radial casing construction is designed to reduce operator fatigue, providing a smoother and more comfortable ride.
The self-cleaning wide tread design provides high levels of traction in the field, excellent grip and quiet running on the road.
Importantly, the tyres also have an optimised footprint to ensure stable operation and minimise soil compaction.
The Agrixtra tyres are available in a range of sizes and models, with the Agrixtra H specifically designed for harvesters and the narrow Agrixtra N suitable for sprayers.
Maxam also produces MS961R Flotxtra tyres range for customers requiring flotation tyres.
With such a wide array of options, Maxam has a tyre to suit whatever agricultural application is being undertaken.
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The Maxam MS951R 65
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Pressure point
Having the correct tyre is just part of the equation, as by employing the optimal pressure required per application, Maxam can help maximise the capabilities of every tyre.
This is where Maxam’s app and website enter the picture for the diligent operator.
It features an agricultural tyre pressure calculator, where farmers can enter customised data and find out the best tyre pressure for their scenario.
“Farmers can pick which machine they want to get the tyre pressure for,” Maxam Australian representative Eric Harrington says.
“Simply enter the number of tyres per axle, what the speed is, what the tyre size is and load per axle. They do need to know the machine weight, which in theory most of them should do, and then it will give you recommended pressures.”
“There’s a ready reckoning tool they have in their pocket if they’re really serious about trying to get the best tyre life, especially in this day and age with soil compaction issues being such a hot topic.
“For optimising the tyre performance and trying to get the most out of everything, it is a handy thing to have and see what it comes up with in terms of suggested pressures.”
Maxam’s full range can be viewed at the manufacturer’s website.