Harvester tires / Nokian Tyres

Forest is one of the most challenging environments to work in. Safety, efficiency, and changing conditions must always be considered. While modern harvesters make work safe and comfortable, the correct choice of harvester tires complements the harvester features. Using a quality harvester tire minimizes downtime and enhances productivity as well as safety.

A close-up image of Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2 with tracks on

Sturdy harvester tires for heavy harvesting work

Harvesters are the heart and soul of many forestry sites around the globe. Typically, harvester tires are either 8-wheel or 6-wheel models, and so are the tire sizes and types. To make an 8-wheel harvester perform its best even in demanding conditions and uneven forest floors, there are two excellent tire choices by Nokian Tyres.

Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 harvester tires are designed especially for tracks and are a reliable tire solution for all forestry machines of different sizes. Another recommended harvester tire is Nokian Tyes Forest King TRS 2, a premium performance traction pattern tire that works great with or without tracks.

For a 6-wheel harvester, Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2+ offers excellent, balanced features and ground contact – with or without tracks.

Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 collecting timber with tracks and chains on

When tracks are needed, choose the correct harvester tire

The use of tracks improves the harvester's performance, particularly on soft ground. Using tracks calls for sturdy forestry tires to support them properly. During the product development of Nokian Tyres Forest King F2, one of the main goals was to make the harvester tire work optimally with tracks. This harvester tire’s excellent track grip and long service ride are the results of careful planning of pattern shape and materials. The increased material strength in tire shoulders makes the Forest King F2 also a puncture-resistant harvester tire.

Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2 on a harvester without tracks or chains

Excellent grip and traction with or without tracks

Both traction and lateral grip are needed to keep the harvester stable even on slopes and soft soil. Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2 harvester tires feature a sharp shoulder design that is optimized for superior lateral grip. They also have a unique super shovel lug design that improves traction provided by the tire.

Forest King TRS 2 is compatible for example with Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS tracks. If the terrain allows working without tracks, they can be omitted. If the environment gets more challenging, the tracks can be put back on.

An image from up above of Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2+ with chains on

Avoiding punctures with the right harvester tire

To minimize problems, puncture resistance is one of the key qualities in the Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2 tire. The same goes with the Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2+ as well. This harvester tire has enhanced compatibility with tracks and its bias structure makes it extremely sturdy and stable. Forest King TRS 2+ is available in 34” single axle sizes for 6-wheel harvesters.

Nokian Tyres Forest King F2 tire on a white background

Reducing the risk of rim slip

The torque of a heavy harvester increases the risk of wheel slip. This can damage the tires. Nokian Tyres minimizes the risk of wheel slip with advanced tire bead area design. Wheel slip can be further reduced with a correct choice of wheels – knurling on the bead seating area can reduce the risk by 30%, as used in forestry wheels by LP Wheels.

Harvesting timber in forest with Nordman Forest TRS L-2

When the harvester needs a replacement tire

A used harvester deserves the best harvester tires on the market. Reliable replacement tires for harvesters ensure that work continues even if the old tires have worn out. Nokian Tyres has high-quality yet cost-effective solutions that make sure the harvester performance stays at an optimal level.

Nokian Tyres Nordman Forest F harvester tire has an excellent price-to-quality ratio without compromising the tire’s reliability or functionality. This strong harvester tire has good puncture resistance and high load-bearing capacity. To make using the tire even easier, the same tracks and chains are compatible with both the Forest King F and Nordman Forest F harvester tires.

Another trustworthy spare tire option is Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS L-2 with excellent lateral grip, high load-bearing capacity, and good driving comfort. This harvester tire offers many hours of reliable use in a variety of logging and harvesting tasks.

7 tires matching your selection

Nokian Tyres Forest King F2

Track grip for demanding forestry use

Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2

Excellent traction in most demanding forestry use

Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS 2+

Soil-friendly traction for 6-wheel forwarders and harvesters – with or without tracks

Nokian Tyres Forest King TRS L-2

Reliable grip and traction

Nokian Tyres Nordman Forest F

Reliable and cost-effective solution for forestry machines

Nokian Tyres Nordman Forest TRS L-2

Excellent traction for replacement market

Nokian Tyres Nordman Forest ELS L-2

Efficient operating hours

Heavy forestry tires for demanding conditions

Harvesters are a real powerhouse of cut-to-length (CTL) logging in the demanding conditions of a forest. A heavy harvester needs heavy tires that can withstand a load of large logs as well as the harvester itself. Nokian Tyres provides the best tires for versatile logging operations and other specialized forestry applications. With decades of experience in tires, Nokian Tyres offers forestry tires also for skidders, forwarders and other forestry tractors.

With a long wear life, safety in demanding conditions as well as reliability in numerous forestry applications, forestry tires by Nokian Tyres make sure that the heavy work gets done. Read more from our technical tire manual to find the correct harvester tires and tire sizes.

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