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BKT Agrimax V-Flecto
Agrimax V-Flecto is the latest member of the large BKT tire family.
L ess soil compaction, reduced operating costs, higher load capacity, no need to purchase specific rims or to change the inflation pressure when changing between field operations and road travel.
Since the agricultural market is drastically changing, revolutionizing rules that just a short while ago appeared to be stringent and unchangeable, today all segment sectors are experiencing an exponential technological growth that crosses over all areas, pointing users towards high-quality products and“ combined” solutions that are able to streamline work and increase productivity.
The response to this scenario is Agrimax V-Flecto, a new product that further enhances the BKT Agrimax lineup improving tractor performance on all kinds of terrain.
Agrimax V-Flecto is the first BKT tire that uses NRO Technology( Narrow Rim Option). It already complies with the new experimental standards introduced by E. T. R. T. O., the European Tire and Rim Technology Organization. This marking makes it possible to use the recommended rims in the standard size instead of specific rims, which are required for VF tires of the same size.
Synonymous with strength and power, this tire also offers a life cycle that is at least 10 % longer than its standard equivalent, thus optimizing overall management and maintenance costs.
The ultra-resistant casing and the special reinforced bead make Agrimax V-Flecto perfect both in the fields and during road transfers without changing the inflation pressure along the way.
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One of its greatest strengths is the ability to maximize the load without having to change the inflation pressure- regardless of the speed- managing to transport 40 % more weight compared to a standard tire of the same size and with the same recommended rim. At the same time, this tire reduces soil compaction – a crucial
n the row crop season farmers face many challenges; stress on the soil, more time running on the road, and the increasingly frequent need to work in less-thanideal weather conditions. ATG asked its’ end customers what would make their row crop work even more efficient, faster and more comfortable. The key points were: better quality of drive, less soil compaction and smoother ride. ATG’ s answer to those needs is Alliance 363 with very high flexion( VF) technology which enables working with higher tyre deflection, providing up to 40 % higher load carrying capacity for the same inflation pressure as regular tyres.
Peter Baur, President of Alliance Tire Group in Europe said:“ At ATG we work to deliver better value and quality products that make for a smarter choice for our customers. The row crop and planting season is extremely demanding and productivity, as well as comfort during long hours of work, are key. We have designed 363 VF as a response to these seasonal challenges, but what’ s the most important, with our end customers’ requisite to preserve the intactness of the soil – thanks to a streamlined footprint and a 10 % larger tread profile.
Another plus of Agrimax V- Flecto is the outstanding driving comfort, thanks to the optimized new lug angle design, which greatly reduces vibrations and noise during road transfers.
Alliance Tire Group 363 VF
A comfort drive on the road and less compaction in the field.
I needs in mind. We wanted to engineer a product that supports drivers of heavy loaded crop machines. With more efficiency, lower costs and greater durability of the tyre, farmers can be sure their planting and spraying activities are successful, season by season.”
The tyres are engineered to deliver the same quality of row crop drive in the field, as on the road, and to maintain the comfort of driving on floater tyres but with narrow patterns, running in between the rows making it an optimal solution for heavy and fast running row crop sprayers and tractors.
The tyre for more efficient row crop
The innovative Alliance 363 VF lug design, divided into separate blocks, ensures excellent grip and drive stability, with consistently high traction on hard and soft surfaces and at fast speeds( up to 65kph). The tyre has excellent selfcleaning even in the heaviest clay conditions, enabling the crop to be handled quicker. According to our customers Alliance 363VF offers an“ impressive performance on the road and smooth, easy to control ride in the field” *.
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This real high-tech tire is the result of truly listening to and focusing on the operator, enhancing the value of the equipment itself. A brilliant example of the constant commitment in the area of Research & Development that has distinguished BKT ever since.
delivers increased soil protection guarantee, the Alliance 363 VF design is also equipped with high rubber levels to deliver longer tyre life, and steel belted carcass structure that ensures uniform ground pressure distribution, and extended tread life.
The sinking is considerably lower; therefore, the tyre doesn’ t have to climb up on the ground but it rolls really smoothly. These features reduce fuel costs significantly, making Alliance 363 VF the smart choice for any farm while the fuel consumption goes to minimal.“ The reduction in fuel consuming is tangible” concludes Menno Timmer, Dutch entrepreneur in flower industry and user of Alliance 363 VF.
Alliance A363 have always been at the forefront in row crop tyre technology, and is now available in six popular sizes( VF 270 / 95R48, VF 230 / 95R48, VF 270 / 95R54, VF 380 / 90R46) at certified Alliance dealers across Europe. The tyre is most suitable for all sprayers tractors, agricultural tractors, towed and self-propelled sprayers, and row crop tractors.
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