BKT, which has been committed to developing tyres meeting farmers’ real needs ever since, has designed a reliable solution that is highly performing in every field work stage, including rotary tilling. With AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, the company offers a latest-generation VF tyre that guarantees maximum traction, soil protection, and operational efficiency, thereby addressing the challenges that rotary tilling operations pose to tyres—and consequently to the tractors—used in such applications.
Freshly tilled soil becomes soft and unstable, leading to an increased risk of slipping and a potential loss of traction. Moreover, it is important to use equipment that minimises soil compaction, which would undermine the previously performed soil refinement. Another factor to consider is the unpredictability of weather conditions typical of the spring season. All these challenges are addressed by a single tyre: AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, the BKT product that marks a major evolution in soil cultivation technology, resulting from a unique combination of outstanding field performance and the versatility required for road travel.
One of this tyre’s distinctive features is the innovative VF technology, which enables the transport of 40% heavier loads compared to a standard tyre at the same inflation pressure. “VF technology directly translates into a key benefit for rotary tilling, since operating at lower pressures results in a wider footprint on the ground, helping to distribute the tractor’s weight over a larger surface area and thus drastically reducing the compaction of freshly tilled soil,” explains Piero Torassa, Field Engineering Director, BKT Europe. “Nowadays, soil compaction is one of the crucial factors affecting productivity and sustainability of farming activities, as well as being fundamental to preserving soil fertility.”
Excellent self-cleaning capability is another valuable feature of AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, which helps keep the lugs clean even in muddy conditions. This preserves traction throughout the entire workday, resulting in greater overall efficiency. Yet, there are other tangible and measurable benefits that this tyre offers to operators, starting from reduced slippage leading to lower fuel consumption and higher hourly productivity. In addition, the lateral stability provided by the tyre’s robust construction improves accuracy in field operations and also enhances operator comfort.
“For these specific surface soil cultivation operations, such as rotary tilling, but also harrowing, which is more sensitive to flotation capabilities, the BKT team of field engineers typically recommends using tyres with smaller series sizes, which–thanks to a larger footprint–further reduce inflation pressure,” adds Piero Torassa.
When it comes to this kind of agricultural applications, choosing the right tyres can make the difference between efficient tilling, which ensures optimal soil preparation, and an operation that would instead require additional passes, greater expenditure of time and energy, or even compromise the soil structure. AGRIMAX V-FLECTO is BKT’s technological response to this challenge—the result of an efficient combination of VF innovation, proven experience in the farming sector, and a widespread distribution network attuned to the specific needs of end-users.
