Agricultural and Industrial Tyres

Kleber has launched a new generation of its Topker agricultural tyre range, featuring IF (improved flexion) technology for the first time. The Kleber Topker IF is specifically designed to improve grip, comfort and productivity for high horsepower tractors delivering more than 200hp. 

Giti Tire is targeting the small ‘stop-start’ city bus and 7.5 tonne delivery vehicle markets with the launch of its Giti GAU867v1 all-position tyre in size 215/75R17.5. 

BKT reports the first-hand experience of Angelo Caligari from the farming company Crocetta, who has chosen AGRIMAX FORCE tyres for his tractor. 

The demand for new buses and coaches drops -32.0% in 2020, with 3,996 vehicles joining UK roads. Single-deck registrations are down -58.7% to 755 units, driving overall decline. The sector calls for promised funding and bus strategy to be released urgently to support jobs, livelihoods and green ambition. 

Truck registrations drop to 32,918 units following bumper 2019 and impact of pandemic. Falls seen in both rigids (-27.9%) and articulated trucks (-37.2%, and Q4 underwhelms with -10.9% fall despite pre-Christmas push in truck activity. The gradual return to pre-pandemic utilisation levels, however, provides hope for 2021. 

The MICHELIN X WORKS truck tyre range for mixed use has grown, adding a new dimension 385/65 R 22.5 MICHELIN X WORKS HLZ, with a load capacity of up to 10 tonnes per axle. 

The next generation Giti GAM831 mixed service all-position tyre has been launched in Europe, delivering significant mileage improvements and improved robustness in severe applications. 

For Kappeler, a tyre must be gentle on the turf and have a high mileage due to the heavy wear and tear on hilly terrain. Kappeler has selected Bridgestone’s agricultural tyres to fit seven of their John Deere tractors, counting on large contact area and road stability. 

The 10-year warranty is only valid for products purchased directly from a Bridgestone Group tyre dealer or for the first assembly of a new vehicle (subject to the absence of separate warranties). Tyres must have an intact serial / DOT number and must not be repaired, rebutted or retreaded. 

Starting from March 2021, Falken will increase its range of tyre fitments available for commercial vehicles, along with the load rating of select patterns.