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This is the issue addressed in a BKT Network interview with Piero Torassa, field engineer manager at BKT Europe, in which he sets out the viewpoint of the Indian Group.<\/p>\n
Torassa said: \u201cThere are various new technologies on the market which aim to increase productivity and efficiency in agriculture.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn BKT we are researching solutions for tyres integrated with sensors and software for precision agriculture. For some time we have had a range of products designed to guarantee the least possible damage to the soil and harvests.\u201d<\/p>\n
An example of this is the BKT radial tyre range Agrimax, created to satisfy the needs of agriculture 4.0, characterised by the use of Flexion (IF) and Very High Flexion (VF) technologies, among which the Agrimax Force and Agrimax V-Flecto tyres stand out.<\/p>\n
The former is specifically designed for high power tractors (over 250 CV). Thanks to the IF technology which has been revised by BKT, this tyre has a higher load capacity at lower pressures compared to standards for the same size tyre, all to the benefit of the land which is significantly less compacted.<\/p>\n
The Agrimax V-Flecto, instead, improves the performance of latest generation tractors thanks to reduced soil compaction and higher load capacity (+40%) at the same pressure as a standard tyre of the same size, according to BKT.<\/p>\n
The right tyres are needed also for the numerous complementary agricultural machines, such as seeders, balers, plows and combine harvesters. The latter, for example, require high performance tyres which do not damage harvests.<\/p>\n
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The products in the special range for harvesters Agrimax Teris have excellent flotation capacity to guarantee the best possible protection of the land and excellent harvesting performance, with the ability to support very high loads. In addition, Agrimax Teris is particularly resistant to cuts and impacts due, for example, to the presence of stubble on the ground, thus guaranteeing a long lifecycle and reducing vehicle downtime.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlotation is one of the essential characteristics in modern-day tyres,\u201d Torassa continues. \u201cSince it is very important to minimise the impact of the machines – which moreover are getting heavier and heavier – on the soil, thus avoiding damage to harvests.<\/p>\n
\u201cEqually important, however, is the tyre’s flexibility: just think of the subcontractors who manage extensive fields and need to move not only over long distances, but also over a wide range of terrains. It is to respond to and anticipate the most diverse and particular needs that BKT products are continuously developed and improved.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information on BKT Tyres contact Agrigear on 042 9666 444.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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