Tyre manufacturer, BKT, claims to agricultural tyre provide solutions that are able to accurately respond to continuous evolution and modernization within farming. Agriculture is the segment where both technology and mechanics are expanding at the fastest pace.
BKT sees the evolution of agricultural equipment as an opportunity to offer ever smarter tyres, capable of integrating with AI and precision farming systems. Solutions such as AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, RIDEMAX IT 696, and AGRIMAX FORCE are BKT’s technical response to the requirements of modern tractors and are able to support a wide range of agricultural applications ranging from precision farming to variable slope tillage, and from automated field management to remote fleet monitoring.
The BKT AGRIMAX V-FLECTO tyre range is the solution developed for tractors featuring advanced weight management and pressure optimization systems. VF tyre technology allows for 40% more load at the same inflation pressure, or else, considering the same load, significantly reduces pressure according to the onboard software indications. The ability to operate at lower pressures minimizes soil compaction, as well as contributing to a significant improvement in both traction and comfort.
The RIDEMAX IT 696 tyre is the response to the call for maximum stability. The structure claims to minimize lateral deformation, maintaining a uniform footprint even on sloping terrain. It is claimed to be a solution for road transport and maintenance applications, as well as for any intensive operations where the tyre is subjected to continuous stress. Low rolling resistance, meanwhile, reduces fuel consumption, maximizing the efficiency of power management systems and contributing to reduced emissions.
Finally, AGRIMAX FORCE featuring IF technology responds to the need for robustness and integration thanks to an advanced compound and specific reinforcements. BKT claims that this tyre has endurance under variable load cycles and ensures reliability during automated operations as well as durability over extended shifts. Stability supports computer vision and AI systems for obstacle detection, while structural reliability is critical during semi-autonomous operations.
“In the new agricultural landscape, we are witnessing the emergence of new and increasingly higher standards. Just think of the integration between sensors, high-precision GPS, and smart software for machinery that can operate almost autonomously. While on one hand, this is paving the way toward full automation, on the other hand, it is contributing to opening new frontiers for tyre development and engineering, where casings are designed to ensure directional stability under all conditions and other technical elements contribute to greater technology,” commented Piero Torassa, Field Engineering Director, BKT Europe.
