In today's evolving agricultural landscape, agroforestry systems are becoming increasingly prevalent. These systems reduce the vulnerability of agricultural and forest lands to climate change, while enhancing resilience and providing opportunities for growth.

Recognising the need to support agricultural enterprises in maximising the benefits of agroforestry, BKT, a leading manufacturer of Off-Highway tyres, has introduced two new tyre models tailored for mixed-use applications. These models are designed to offer exceptional operational efficiency on agricultural terrain and superior performance in forested areas.

The two tyre models, FORESTMAX (radial construction) and FORESTLAND (cross-ply construction), are specifically engineered to meet the diverse terrain challenges typical of rural areas engaged in agroforestry. Such environments demand high operational versatility and pose significant challenges for machinery. Launched a few months ago, these BKT products offer a reliable and safe solution, with their strength rooted in versatility.

“We have been seeking a solution that meets the demands of agricultural businesses alternating between field applications and more strenuous activities such as operations in wooded and forested areas,” says Denis Piccolo, Product Manager of Agricultural Tyres at BKT Europe. “These two new tyres stand out for their adaptability to variable and rugged terrains, which often include an abundance of branches, woody debris, roots, stones, and other residues that can damage unsuitable equipment. This is not the case with FORESTMAX and FORESTLAND, which are indeed perfect solutions for addressing the diverse operational needs of these environments.”

Key features of these tyres include robustness and extraordinary resistance to cuts and tears, even under the harshest working conditions. FORESTMAX is equipped with a specially developed tread compound and a structure reinforced with steel belts, significantly reducing the risk of punctures in forested terrains. On rough and uneven grounds, this tyre ensures excellent traction and stability, thanks to its strong open shoulder design. FORESTLAND, on the other hand, is a particularly strong and durable tyre, capable of withstanding the toughest conditions due to its special polyester carcass and robust sidewall, ensuring a long product lifespan.

The combination of tread resistance and shoulder design makes FORESTMAX an excellent self-cleaning tyre, suitable for various agricultural operations with tractors, such as soil milling and stone crushing. The open shoulder design of FORESTLAND provides excellent traction on soft soils, while the rigid, reinforced tread blocks ensure a firm grip on any terrain along with high self-cleaning properties.

Stability is another common feature of these two products, essential for safely navigating the challenging operational conditions of forestry. With FORESTMAX and FORESTLAND, BKT continues its commitment to marketing increasingly powerful tyres, specifically designed to boost the development of profitable systems and the productivity of enterprises focused on quality.

These new offerings from BKT are set to make significant contributions to the agroforestry sector, providing the necessary durability and performance to support sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.

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