BKT puts new Agrimax Fortis compound to the test

Every agricultural business and every farmer have specific needs arising from the type of daily activities they undertake but also from external factors, such as the type of terrain in that particular geographical area.

Using the requests and valuable feedback of some of its end users, BKT has developed the Agrimax Fortis, a tyre it says has been designed to fit out high-powered tractors on the rocky terrain.

The Agrimax Fortis is BKT’s radial tyre designed for all soil preparation, planting and treatment operations. It has excellent traction on difficult terrain and a high flotation capacity, according to BKT.

It benefits from lower soil compaction and low rolling resistance, which means fuel saving as well as reduced environmental emissions.

This tyre is designed to meet all the challenges of cuts, tears, sharp stones and stress and can also be further reinforced by choosing a ‘special’ compound developed by BKT.

The product was tested by BKT itself on rocky Spanish and French terrain covered with debris to assess its resistance in tough conditions where a normal tyre is already seriously damaged after 200 hours of use.

From the tests, BKT claims that after 500 hours of work, the tyres with the special compound are in perfect condition compared to standard tyres, which on average require seven repairs under the same conditions.

“First-hand accounts and feedback from our customers have proven really essential in developing the special compound for the Agrimax Fortis,” explains Piero Torassa, field engineering manager at BKT.

“Each application requires a very specific product: this is why we work so hard to translate the needs of the various agricultural businesses into unique products.

“But it is not just a question of having greater choice available. Using the right tire is also sustainable and cost-effective since the product life cycle is extended, without therefore needing to replace it, and fuel consumption is reduced.”

For more information on BKT Tyres contact Agrigear on 042 9666 444.