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JCB’s Fastrac has stormed into the record books after being crowned the world’s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191 mph.

The Fastrac - designed and built by a team of young engineers in Staffordshire - secured the title at Elvington Airfield in York with motorbike racer and lorry mechanic Guy Martin at the wheel. The feat was officially ratified by Guinness World Records who presented the company with a special framed certificate minutes after the achievement.

Following two successful runs, the JCB Fastrac broke the world record for a tractor, achieving a peak speed of an incredible 153.771mph and an average of 135.191mph.

With the previous record of 103.6mph having been set by JCB’s Fastrac One in June 2019, the project team embarked on an ambitious plan to break the record again with Fastrac Two – which was 10% lighter and even more streamlined than its predecessor.

Having been involved in the design of the wheels and chassis for the first world record, GKN Wheels & Structures was again invited to work with JCB’s team of young engineers to develop and manufacture wheels and a lightweight chassis that were capable of meeting the additional challenges of Fastrac Two.

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Announcing the #JCBWFT Special Edition Fastracs, built to celebrate the World's Fastest Tractor. 25 of each Series will be made, featuring modifications like a unique steering wheel and seat, chromed exhaust stack and unique decals. See photos for details! #FastracFriday

Check out our versatile and reliable Profi-Fit wheels fitted to this new 2019 self-propelled forage harvester, the Claas Jaguar 990 XXL. Launched at @FPShow earlier this year and also seen on the Claas stand at #Agritechnica
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Our versatile and reliable Profi-Fit wheels are fitted to this new 2019 self-propelled forage harvester, the Claas Jaguar 990 XXL. It was launched at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois earlier this year and was also seen on the Claas stand at Agritechnica in November.

Fendt, another first-class German supplier of Agricultural machinery is also a long-time customer of ours. Their tractor featured in the video has our GKN Profi-Fit wheels on board in the front and Profi-Grip in the rear tyres.

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We also supply our world-class wheels to the forestry industry. This Albach self-propelled wood chipper was on display at AGRITECHNICA with our Profi-Grip rims, which are tested and approved for a maximum speed of up to 80 Kph!
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