Farming Monthly National June 2016 | Page 52

| Tyres BKT lineup for spreaders BKT, the tire manufacturer and global player in the Off-Highway tire market, provides an extensive lineup of tires designed for farming applications and spreaders in particular. This selection includes a variety of specific BKT flotation patterns as well as AGRIMAX RT 600. his selection includes a variety of specific BKT flotation patterns as well as AGRIMAX RT 600. The BKT Flotation lineup FL 630 ULTRA, FL 630 SUPER, FL 630, FL 630 PLUS, FL 639, RIDEMAX FL 690, and RIDEMAX FL 693 M – these are BKT’s flotation patterns, which perfectly meet the requirements of spreading applications. T AGRIMAX RT 600 Another pattern suitable for spreaders within the BKT product portfolio is AGRIMAX RT 600, part of the well-tried and renowned Agrimax range including specific radial tires for tractors. This product features a characteristic tread design. The minor tread depth, the number of lugs, and their disposition in addition to the particular rounded shoulder design ensure utmost care for the most delicate terrains. It is a very versatile product with a large contact surface offering best flotation performance in addition to high load capacity. Each tire model being part of the Flotation range shows specific features making it suitable for special applications such as spreading Designed for combined on-the-road and onthe-field use, the tires of the BKT Flotation lineup feature excellent flotation resulting in a minor impact on the land. The resistant structure provides excellent traction and perfect grip even in bends and when maneuvering. The particular tread design ensures great grip on any kind of terrain in addition to excellent selfcleaning features. Each tire model being part of the Flotation range shows specific features making it suitable for special applications such as spreading. The FL 630, FL 630 PLUS and FL 639 tires have been mainly designed for land applications (70% field and 30% road), likewise FL 630 ULTRA with its changed design featuring more lugs. The FL 630 SUPER and RIDEMAX FL 693 M tires feature instead a unique tread design for multi-purpose use on any terrain and on the road. They have been engineered for trailers, tank trucks as well as sprayer and spreader applications. Besides, the large footprint area provides a perfect load distribution on the land, limiting soil compaction and enabling major load capacity. Finally, the RIDEMAX FL 690 tire has a multiply steel-belted casing providing excellent resistance and a long product lifecycle. In addition to excellent self-cleaning features, the tire is particularly suitable for longer road transports. 52 | Farming Monthly | June 2016 www.farmingmonthly.co.uk