| 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.
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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
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