Dana has introduced its Spicer Central Tire
Inflation System (CTIS), which is engineered to
deliver enhanced mobility and reduced fuel
consumption for farming equipment.
Now being adapted for agricultural vehicles after
years of development and use in military markets,
the CTIS is designed to maximize the mobility of
agricultural tractors, combines and harvesters by
adjusting tire pressure to provide the optimum
footprint on any given terrain, according to Aziz
Aghili, president of Dana Off-Highway Driveline
Technologies.
The development enhances productivity in field
operating environments through optimized traction,
leak detection and reduced soil compaction while
extending tire life, improving fuel economy and
increasing vehicle stability during on-road
transport, he says. It is available now for testing
by OEMs with production scheduled to start next
year.
“Dana has become a clear leader among Tier 1
suppliers for the agricultural sector by providing
high-quality drivetrain solutions that enable our
OEM partners to accelerate their production
schedules and reduce their time to market,” says
Aghili.
“As the sector continues its rebound, Dana is well-
positioned to deliver the advanced drivetrain
technologies farmers need to increase their yield
and meet growing demand,” he adds.
For more information, visit www.dana.com.
