BKT has conceived and developed several tire ranges suitable for loaders

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BKT, one of the leading Off-Highway tire manufacturers, has conceived and developed several tire ranges that perfectly suit for loaders. The purpose is to provide a concrete and direct response to the particular needs and requirements that operators in the industrial field bring forward daily. Highly performing and durable tires enable to satisfy the complex needs of companies operating in this sector, increasing both productivity and operating hours. Continuous innovation by BKT in terms of materials employed and technical tire engineering are a guarantee for continuously improved performance in loading and material transport operations. Loaders are employed in a variety of different applications. This is exactly the reason why BKT has designed an extensive range of products that perfectly suit this type of equipment’s different usage conditions.

Top in the list of novelties in this lineup is BK-Loader 53, an aramid-belted tire designed for loaders in industrial applications. It excels in recycling operations. Thanks to the special tread pattern, which ensures outstanding lateral stability, and its extra depth, which confers extraordinary resistance against wear, cuts and punctures, this tire is particular suitable for this sort of applications. BK-Loader 53 also distinguishes for best self-cleaning properties in addition to excellent traction on both wet and dry surfaces. This novelty made by BKT is available in size 405/70 R 20.

Excellent traction, handling and stability are the winning features of Earthmax SR 31, a multi-ply steal-belted radial tire, which has been specifically engineered for loaders. It is the ideal partner even for the toughest operating conditions, and it copes extremely well and with agility on muddy terrain. In addition to extraordinary driving comfort, this tire ensures a longer product life-cycle thanks to the special cut-and-heat-resistant tread compound. Earthmax SR 31 is available in sizes 23.5 R 25, 26.5 R 25 and 29.5 R 25.

For applications in the construction sector, the top product is Earthmax SR 25, an All Steel radial tire. Thanks to the special non-directional tread design, it offers superior grip, extraordinary self-cleaning properties as well as stability off the road even on the toughest terrains such as those of road construction sites. The tire is available in size 14.00 R 24.

For loading operations on really tricky terrains, there is Rock Grip L4. In order to operate under challenging conditions, such tires must provide extraordinary resistance against cuts, punctures and heat. Rock Grip L4 fully satisfies these requirements thanks to the special L4 tread compound, which makes this product particularly efficient and performing. The tire is available in size 14.00 – 25.

Designed for loaders operating in heavy loading applications is XL GRIP. It has been specifically conceived in order to minimize the risk of cuts and punctures. This cross-ply wide-base tire’s strengths are exceptional traction along with extraordinary product durability. XL GRIP is available in not less than seven sizes: 16.0/70 – 20, 15.5 – 25, 17.5 – 25, 20.5 – 25, 23.5 – 25, 26.5 – 25 and 29.5 – 25.

Snow Trac instead – as the name suggests – is an ideal tire for loaders operating on the road at severe climate conditions, especially such as ice and snow. The tire excels for its extraordinary traction, thanks to the special tread design, which withstands slippage risks offering best driving comfort at the same time. It is available on the market in six different sizes: 16.9 – 24, 18.4 – 24, 15.5 – 25, 17.5 – 25, 20.5 – 25 and 23.5 – 25.

A special compound, which offers extraordinary cut resistance, is the distinguishing feature of Loader Grip, a cross-ply tire that is ideal for loading and levelling operations in both industrial and OTR applications. Presently, Loader Grip is available in six sizes: 14.00 – 25, 17.5 – 25, 20.5 – 25, 23.5 – 25, 26.5 – 25 and 29.5 – 25.
Last but not least, there is EM 937, the ideal tire for excavating and loading operations. Its distinctive features are extraordinary durability as well as cut and chip resistance along with comfortable handling and high load capacity. It is available in sizes: 14.00-24 and 14.00-25.

BKT’s focus is to design and manufacture high-quality specialist tires, which stand out for top performance and durability. Day by day, the company is committed to extend its tire lineup by offering always new and more specific solutions for any type of equipment, terrain, usage, or application.