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BKT top-of-the-range tyres for telehandlers
Extended durability , maximum stability , excellent grip , extraordinary resistance and high load capacity . These are the special features of BKT ’ s tires for telehandlers .
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KT faces resolutely the telehandler market , a segment that is undergoing strong evolution , and demands high performance in terms of load capacity , safety as well as resistance against mechanical stress and cuts . This way , the complex needs of construction sites , farms and freight villages can be satisfied by means of a highly performing range designed as a response to these specific requirements and making operators ’ work more comfortable .
Especially developed for telehandlers in industrial applications , MULTIMAX MP 527 is a versatile radial tire providing excellent traction and stability especially during the lifting stage thanks to an aggressive tread design and the robust sidewall . Extraordinarily resistant and durable , this tire is available in the following sizes : 340 / 80 R 18 , 360 / 70 R 18 , 340 / 80 R 20 , 400 / 70 R 20 , 400 / 70 R 24 , 400 / 80 R 24 , 440 / 80 R 24 , 460 / 70 R 24 , 500 / 70 R 24 , 480 / 80 R 26 and 440 / 80 R 28 .
Outstanding versatility , instead , is the distinguishing feature of RT 747 AGRO INDUSTRIAL . This agro-industrial tire ensures maximum stability and excellent grip thanks to its extra large lugs . It is a perfect multi-purpose tire that can provide best support in many applications and is now available in the two sizes 460 / 70 R 24 and 500 / 70 R 24 .
Particularly versatile is also MULTIMAX MP 522 , a tire that is suitable for any agro-industrial application providing great stability and high load capacity . The reinforced bead along with the steel belts ensure excellent traction plus extraordinary cut resistance – essential features for digging and loading operations . Many are the sizes , namely 280 / 80 R 18 , 340 / 80 R 18 , 340 / 80 R 20 , 380 / 75 R 20 , 400 / 70 R 20 , 400 / 70 R 24 , 400 / 80 R 24 , 440 / 80 R 24 , 460 / 70 R 24 , 500 / 70 R 24 , 540 / 70 R 24 , 480 / 80 R 26 and 440 / 80 R 28 .
Another solution designed for agro-industrial handling equipment is CON STAR , which distinguishes itself by means of great vertical and lateral stability – an essential requirement for lifting operations . The tire features wide lugs that increase the contact area on the ground enabling the tire to withstand heavy loads . Being made of a special compound , the risk of cuts and other damages is notably reduced and a more extended tire life-cycle is ensured . CON STAR is available on the market in the following sizes : 340 / 80 - 18 , 340 / 80 - 20 , 380 / 75 - 20 , 400 / 70 - 20 , 400 / 70 - 24 , 400 / 80 - 24 , 440 / 80 - 24 , 460 / 70 - 24 , 500 / 70 - 24 , 480 / 80 - 26 and 440 / 80 - 28 .
Particularly suitable for municipality and maintenance applications as well as loading operations is TR 461 . This tire has an extraordinarily robust sidewall turning into increased resistance against cuts and chips even on extremely hard surfaces . The tire is available in the following sizes : 12.5 / 80 - 18 , 16.9 - 24 , 19.5L - 24 , 21L - 24 and 16.9 - 28 .
Excellent traction plus top self-cleaning properties make GRIP STAR a real star . The tire is perfect for all seasons and particularly suitable for operations on muddy terrains . It is presently available in size 15.5 / 80 - 24 .
Last but not least , there is AS 504 , a specially developed tire for both transport and soil tillage operations , providing extraordinary self-cleaning properties in addition to enhanced grip . A large variety of sizes is able to satisfy even the most specific user requirements : 6.5 / 80 - 12 , 7.00 - 12 , 11.0 / 65 - 12 , 5.00 - 15 , 7.5L - 15 , 10.0 / 75 - 15.3 , 11.5 / 80- 15.3 , 27 X 10 - 15.3 , 4.00 - 16 , 6.00 - 16 , 7.50 - 16 , 9.0 / 70 - 16 , 270 / 75 - 16 , 15.0 / 55 - 17 , 19.0 / 45 - 17 , 420 / 55 - 17 , 7.50 - 18 , 10.5 / 80 - 18 , 12.5 / 80 - 18 , 7.50 - 20 , 16.0 / 70 - 20 , 400 / 70 - 20 , 15.5 / 80 - 24 , 16.5 / 85 - 24 and 400 / 80 - 24 .
These are just a few solutions out of the extensive BKT portfolio for telehandlers , which represents a selection of top-of-the-range tire solutions . These are the result of the Indian multinational ’ s continuous spirit of cooperating with their customers in order to design tailored solutions for multiple applications and any specific requirement and need .
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