BKT has underlined the value of low-noise agricultural tyres in protecting driver wellbeing and the rural soundscape. The company highlights two tread patterns -AGRIMAX V-FLECTO for high-horsepower tractors and RIDEMAX IT 697 for winter road work, designed to cut tread-road vibration, reduce cab resonance and maintain performance.
BKT says the goal is better acoustic comfort for operators and lower environmental noise across transport and field operations.
Reducing tyre-road vibration lowers cab resonance around steady-speed transport, easing fatigue and improving driver focus over long shifts. Low-noise agricultural tyres can therefore support productivity, especially during frequent road movements such as slurry and grain haulage. The engineering task is to dampen tread excitation while preserving grip, stability and wear life.
Designed for high-power tractors working across tillage and transport, AGRIMAX V-FLECTO uses VF carcass technology and an optimised tread to spread contact pressure and limit vibration. BKT positions the tyre to reduce soil compaction in the field and deliver stable, quieter road manners—an important combination for mixed-duty fleets.
See our recent coverage of safer autonomous farming for broader context on V-FLECTO’s role in connectivity and load management.
For winter road operations, RIDEMAX IT 697 is engineered for traction on icy and snowy surfaces. BKT says the tread groove layout and compound aim to maintain high-speed stability, even wear and low rolling resistance, keeping tyre noise consistent over time while helping fuel efficiency during cold-weather haulage.
Tagged with: low-noise agricultural tyres, acoustic comfort, tractor cab noise, AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, RIDEMAX IT 697, VF tractor tyres, soil compaction, winter tractor tyres, rural noise, driver wellbeing
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