OTR tires for heavy, earth-moving equipment have many important functions and come in various sizes, tread designs and compounds for a wide variety of applications.
BKT’s Doug Kershaw gives tips on selecting the proper tire for each specific application, to ensure safety and efficiency.
This video is sponsored by BKT.
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
Remember the island of misfit toys from 1964’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? All those sad toys were thrown away for being not good enough or broken, when in reality all they needed was a little love. Well, just imagine this concept but for brake rotors. Constantly, brake rotors are thrown away to scrap piles. What some technicians may think needs replacement may just need to be resurfaced. Let’s talk about what technicians should look out for before sending brake rotors to the island of misfit parts.
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
Sustainability has been a major focus for many companies over the past several years. Many businesses have committed to providing sustainable manufacturing to reduce environmental footprints, eliminate waste, increase safety and efficiency, and create corporate responsibility. Related Articles – BKT: Skid Steer Tires – BKT: The Importance of Port Tires – BKT: Tire Maintenance Saves
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,
All Terra Pro tires feature a steel belt and a tie bar, making the tires stable during loading and lifting, the company says.
Farmers are stuck between rising input costs and declining crop prices. Therein lies the opportunity for ag tire dealers across the country.
Jerry Conroy shares insights into his career trajectory, the evolving landscape of the company’s aftermarket operations, and its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
In Part I of this interview, Dan discusses successfully bridging the worlds of tires and golf balls into one premium branding experience.
