The farm implement tire has a job as big as its appearance.
This type of tire must withstand heavy loads, resist damage under heavy use, minimize soil compaction and provide traction on and off the road — all as it carries out its important role on equipment such as sprayers, harvesters, seeders and trailers.
Watch the video above, sponsored by BKT, to see how these tires have evolved with industry trends.
The bead massage feature on the Maverick tire changer helps with better tire and wheel fitment for balancing.
Joe Keene, automotive content video producer at Babcox Media, speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on the bead massage feature on Hunter’s Maverick tire changer — which some OEMs are now recommending for better tire and wheel fitment to help with wheel balancing. This video is sponsored by Hunter Engineering Co.
Hybrid is a word that has gained prominence as these types of vehicles penetrate the car parc, along with EVs. But, what does a hybrid tire mean for the agricultural industry? BKT’s Alexa Moeller explains in this video from BKT’s Growing Together Center. Related Articles – BKT Works to Create Sustainable Future – How BKT
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With the challenges and demands increasing in logistics operations, the vehicles and the tires they run must be designed to handle intense and extreme conditions. In industrial operations, forklifts, container handlers, reach stackers, and skid steers, machines can be running 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so increased productivity is important. Moving the most product
Equipment with ag implements is now transporting heavier loads and traveling longer distances, even on the roads. They are traveling at faster speeds and need to be able to handle the stress that comes along with it. Because of these changes, radial tires have gained popularity. In this video from the BKT Growing Together Center,
BKT said it has made an effort to show a commitment to supporting sports through multiple initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.
Farmers are stuck between rising input costs and declining crop prices. Therein lies the opportunity for ag tire dealers across the country.
This robust tire designed for multiple farm surfaces is offered in two 16-in. sizes for 2WD front tractor wheel positions.
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen about Hunter’s premium center-clamp Maverick tire changer.
