BKT focuses on combining high performance and silent operation, featuring two patterns designed to reduce environmental noise and protect the driver’s acoustic well-being.
Industry professionals have confirmed that road operations become more efficient and sustainable when noise is reduced. A quieter environment does not necessarily mean a loss in performance or productivity. On the contrary, the latest innovations in the sector testify to a growing commitment towards next-generation tractors equipped with increasingly better soundproof cabs.
In this context, tires have a fundamental role. Today, not only are they designed to ensure high performance, but also to enhance operator acoustic comfort and reduce noise pollution in rural and landscape areas. And this is precisely where Balkrishna Industries Ltd.'s true commitment to research and development comes into play. The two tire patterns, AGRIMAX V-FLECTO and RIDEMAX IT 697 are the company’s solutions specifically developed to ensure low noise emissions, improve operator well-being, and limit the environmental impact.
To understand the origin of noise during agricultural operations, it is useful to take a step back. The perceived noise largely derives from vibrations due to the interaction between the tire tread and the road surface. These vibrations, mainly generated by the rear tires, manifest at a frequency of approximately 100 Hertz, triggering a resonance phenomenon inside the cab that amplifies the perceived noise, especially when driving at sustained speeds. Accordingly, tires—being the only point of contact between the vehicle and the asphalt—play a crucial role in noise containment and improving the overall operating experience.
“AGRIMAX V-FLECTO and RIDEMAX IT 697 are two BKT tires best able to significantly reduce noise, even though it is still important to make an overall assessment that considers the type of road operation, the vehicle used, and the intensity of the operations. It is from the combination of these factors that these tires contribute significantly to improved operator comfort, reducing fatigue and enhancing driving pleasure and attention, especially in contexts involving long journeys, as it is the case in liquid manure transport, for example,” comments Piero Torassa, Field Engineering Director, BKT Europe.
From a technical standpoint, BKT's AGRIMAX V-FLECTO is designed for high-powered tractors that combine soil tillage and transport applications, ensuring reduced soil compaction that contributes to lowering vibration levels and providing a quieter ride. In addition, the special tread design is designed to optimize ground contact, thus improving driving comfort and containing noise.
For winter operations on the road, there is RIDEMAX IT 697, which guarantees extraordinary grip even on icy and snowy roads. Its tread design ensures smooth driving, stability at high speeds, and even wear that keeps noise low over time. Stability is provided by the tread grooves, which contribute to even wear. Another aspect to consider is the tire’s low rolling resistance, which helps reduce fuel consumption for the benefit of overall efficiency.
This is the way how tires can become unexpected allies that reveal remarkable advantages in terms of quiet operation. Once again, BKT confirms its leading role in the industry and its focus on balancing performance and operator comfort.
