BKT Highlights Ridemax Radial Floatation Tire for AG, Tank Trucks and Spreaders
Modern farming implies the use of heavy implements such as spreaders, or tank trucks, and other trailers to do their job in the fields and to travel from one plot of land to another. Different tasks, different conditions, different needs. This a dilemma for many farmers when it comes to choosing the right tire to
CEAT Specialty Tires Increases AG Radial Production
CEAT Specialty Tires increased its agricultural radial tires production capacity by 50% this year to meet the growing demand for its agricultural tires in North America and around the globe. Further, the company plans to increase its production capacity for ag radials to 160 tons per day in two years. “We’ve invested in world-class manufacturing
BKT: The Versatility of Hybrid Tire Designs
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. More: BKT Works to Create Sustainable Future In the ag world, a
Poddar: BKT is ‘Fully Geared’ For Future Growth
BKT Tires has had quite significant growth over the past decade: the company, headquartered in Mumbai, India, opened two manufacturing plants as well as its own carbon black plant, which is contributing to its own sustainability efforts among much other growth. With the manufacturing capacity and innovation to back up its growth, BKT has invested
BKT Tires Launches Agrimaxfactor Tire For Tractors
BKT has launched the Agrimaxfactor, a new tire series for tractors for transport and soil tillage operations. The company says it developed the series in response to the request for a bigger tire. As a result, BKT has designed a brand-new product full of distinguishing and innovative features making it a masterpiece of technology and
BKT’s Tips to Deal with Ag Tires on Steep Slopes
Driving a three-ton piece of agricultural machinery in the fields is one thing; doing the same on slopes is quite a different matter. We’re not just talking about the operational difficulties and mechanical effort it takes; it’s more about the driver’s safety. The risk of rollovers or accidents in certain situations is very high. For
Maxam Tire Adds New Sizes to its Ag Tires Family
Starting this fall, the all-new Agrictra 70 and 65 sizes will be available for purchase and will be offered as a part of the Maxam North American Spring Savings Program for 2023 from Maxam Tire. The company says the wide profile of the Agrictra 70-series is engineered to deliver extra flotation and traction and will
BKT Introduces the New Multimax MP 538
BKT has introduced the Multimax MP 538, a new agro-industrial tire designed for different types of machinery and applications. Applications for the tire include motor graders and loaders operating on ice and snow as well as telehandlers, universal vehicles, and sweepers for road maintenance. BKT says its designed tread pattern provides enhanced traction and the
When is it Time to Replace an Ag Tire?
Eventually, it comes time for hardworking farm tires to be replaced. Most of the time, the need for replacement can be determined during maintenance checks. Matt Frank, senior product brand manager for Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone Agriculture Tires, says when tread depth decreases below 20% of its original depth, new tires may be needed. In addition,
Firestone Ag Announces Price Increase in U.S., Canada
Firestone Agriculture says it will increase prices up to 10% on select products within its Firestone Ag Tire, Track, and Bladder portfolios in both the U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1, in response to market dynamics and conditions, including increasing costs of raw materials and logistics. Price adjustments will be implemented at the specific pattern
CMA Adds ÖZKA-Brand AG, OTR Line to Portfolio
CMA has announced the addition of ÖZKA brand agricultural and off-the-road tires to the portfolio of tires it distributes in the US and Canada. According to CMA, ÖZKA Tire, established in Kocaeli, Turkey in 1991, has a range of products comprising radial and bias tractor tires, irrigation tires, radial and bias flotation tires, implement tires,
How Tire Dealers Can Help Reduce Unnecessary Ag Tire Wear
Tires are one of the hardest working components on farm equipment, but they can be often overlooked when it comes to tread maintenance. Tire dealers — particularly the service department and sales reps — can help reduce unnecessary wear. By choosing the right tire for the job, ensuring proper inflation and performing regular maintenance, your
