In modern agriculture, efficiency and versatility are key elements in facing daily operational challenges, and in this, tyres play a key role, especially for contractors. BKT advises that choosing the right equipment not only is synonymous with productivity and performance, but also a strategic investment. BKT responds to these needs through a wide range of advanced solutions designed to ensure maximum performance even during the most demanding operations from Irish distributor Agrigear of Bailieboro, Cavan.
A farm contractor requires tyres that ensure adaptability to the terrain, no matter the soil type – soft, muddy, or compact – to ensure optimum traction and to reduce soil compaction, preserving productivity. At the same time, plenty of load-carrying capacity is essential: high-power tractors that are often coupled with heavy implement require tyres that can support heavy loads without compromising stability. Durability and strength are likewise essential to cope with long service hours, whereas low rolling resistance improves fuel efficiency. However, in order to maximize tyre performance and durability, it is essential to always maintain a proper inflation pressure adjusted to both the load and the specific application. Finally, comfort and safety cannot be overlooked, since less vibration along with excellent handling improve the operator experience while ensuring safety during road transfers.
Among the BKT solutions for contractors, AGRIMAX V-FLECTO stands out by featuring VF (Very High Flexion) technology that enables transporting heavier loads at a lower inflation pressure, reducing soil compaction, and increasing operating efficiency, providing hence great fuel economy.
For transport operations with trailers and tankers, RIDEMAX FL 693 M is the ideal solution for those who frequently travel on road sections. Designed for a 75%-usage on tarred roads, this tyre claims excellent performance on the road, reducing rolling resistance and contributing to fuel economy. The reinforced bead as well as steel belts claim to provide superior durability, while the D/E-class speed rating claims to give faster travel while optimizing operating time.
For those who need a highly durable and versatile product, the new POWERTRAILER SR 331 tyre is BKT’s latest all-steel radial tyre designed for trailers and tankers in field and road transport operations. The all-steel construction claims to deliver high load-carrying capacity plus stability, while the multi-block tread pattern claims to provide lower rolling resistance and uniform contact pressure, enhancing a smooth ride on the road.
The reinforced sidewall aims to protect the tyre against impacts, while the hexagonal bead with chafer reinforcement claims to offer the perfect fit to the rim resulting in increased durability and less fuel consumption.
For agri-industrial jobs, BKT claims that the MULTIMAX MP 569 is the ideal tyre for high-speed usage with heavy loads. It claims to suit various applications of agricultural trucks, mixed-operation vehicles used for transporting grass, topsoil, or sand, or for the field collection of corn residues alongside the mulcher. The all-steel casing claims to deliver a long life, while the tread design aims to provide good traction in the fields as well as self-cleaning properties and high road stability. BKT claims that the tyre’s low rolling resistance contributes to low fuel consumption.
