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Spraymax Tires Provide Smooth and Steady Ride at Mann Farms
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | PRODUCTS
With equipment roadability and soil compaction top concerns at Mann Farms in Ohio, Ethan Fite says they’ve been very pleased with the CEAT Spraymax VF tires on their self-propelled sprayer.
“We’ve been very happy with the roadability of the Spraymax tires,” he says. “They’ve been very smooth on the road – not bouncy and we don’t have a loud noise from the sprayer going down the road. This is very important because we put a lot of road miles on our sprayer.”
Family owned and operated, Mann Farms produces corn and soybeans in west central Ohio. Originally established by Dave and Patty Mann as a dairy farm, Mann Farms transitioned to row crop production of corn and soybeans in 2008. Since then, Mann Farms has continuously expanded its grain operations while maintaining a commitment to excellence, ethical and honest production practices, and mindful environmental stewardship. Now, Dave and Patty are continuing their legacy of sustainable and responsible farming with the help of the next generation of farmers, including their children, Shelby Fite and Chris Mann, and son-in-law Ethan.
CEAT Specialty got to know Shelby and Ethan through its sponsorship of the Top Crop TV program (airs on RFD-TV and Acres TV), a reality show/documentary that provides best practices advise to American farmers by following the exploits of the Fites and three other farmers. Spraymax VF tires were installed on their self-propelled sprayer last summer.
Ethan says they also appreciate how Spraymax VF tires minimize compaction of their clay-heavy soil, which is very much in keeping with their commitment to environmental stewardship.
The first thing to know about Spraymax is its VF (very high flexion) technology. One of the most important developments in farm tires in recent years, VF tires have the ability to carry 40% more load than standard radials or the same load with 40% less pressure. The gentler footprint of the Spraymax VF translates into less soil compaction and crop damage.
Spraymax tires are engineered to function well in even the toughest environments, making them ideal for farmers and ranchers in need of heavy-duty tires. One of the significant benefits of Spraymax tires is their ability to reduce downtime due to punctures.
Additionally, they can reduce fuel consumption since they offer low rolling resistance. Their roadability is also excellent, as noted by Ethan. As farmers travel from one field to another, they are spending more and more time on the road. The center tie bar on the Spraymax gives this tire superior roadability, so farmers can relax and rest when they reach the next field.
Shelby and Ethan Fite are great examples of today’s highly educated, technologically-savvy farmers. Perfect customers for CEAT Spraymax VF tires.
