Now in its seventh year, the competition “Tractor driver of the year” organized by Trellerborg Tires to crown Italy’s most skilled agricultural operator has exceeded 50 participants, confirming its position as one of the most anticipated events in the industry Begun seven years ago as a form of promotion, the Trelleborg Tires “Tractor Driver of the Year” event has gradually grown in terms of organization and participants, becoming one of the most anticipated events in the agricultural sector. This is confirmed by the over 50 applications received from all over…
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Tires Alliance Agri Nova available in 60 different sizes
The new Alliance Agri Nova tires are already available in 60 different sizes, with more to come soon. The company’s goal is to offer all agricultural and livestock businesses reliable, strong tires at a lower cost than radial products Recognizing that the agricultural machinery market is not limited to high-powered, next-generation tractors, but rather to a myriad of vehicles with vastly different characteristics and performance, Alliance recently decided to complement its radial product lines with a new range of conventional tires designed for newly registered, medium- and low-power tractors, as…
Read MoreLubricant Pakelo: conciliatory balancing acts
An engine’s reliability and performance are closely linked to the quality of the lubricant working within it. This is particularly true when the engine operates for extended periods at full throttle and full load, which also affects fuel consumption The primary function of a lubricant operating inside an engine is to keep the surfaces of interacting mechanical components separated from each other. Two examples are the pistons sliding inside the cylinders and the plain bearings that support the crankshaft. In both cases, the oil must create an extremely thin film…
Read MoreVk Tyre: from the railway sector to agricultural tyres
The Indian brand Vk Tyre, distributed in Italy by Adr Group, entered the market for tires intended for a wide range of agricultural and industrial machinery in 2017. However, its origins date back to 1986, when the company began producing rubber anti-vibration systems for the railway sector. As paradoxical as it may seem, one of India’s most significant tire manufacturers, the Vk India Group, started its market presence in the rail transport sector—an area that has little to do with tires. The company initially began producing rubber anti-vibration systems for…
Read MoreNew range of Waffle UltraSmall by Titan: 16, 18 and also 20 inches
With the launch of the waffle UltraSmall family, Titan expands its range of “Waffle” series rims—modular wheels designed to allow tractor track widths to be adjusted according to the specific cultivation practices each machine must handle According to the latest data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in 2025 alone more than 3.7 million patent applications were filed worldwide, equivalent to over 10,200 applications per day. Over the past decade, tens of millions of patent filings have been recorded, although not all were approved and even fewer resulted in…
Read MoreInterfit Group: only the right advice
The specialized centers that are part of the Interfit Group network, a service brand of Yokohama Tws, represent the highest level of assistance and consultancy that the tire manufacturer can offer its customers, enabling them to get the most out of their machines and equipment Nineteen in total, including two company-owned centers. Not one more. They are evenly distributed across Italy, although with a clear concentration in the North. This is, after all, the area where farms purchase and use the most modern tractors and equipment, so it is only…
Read MoreNew Bkt tires for trucks, buses, motorcycles and cars
It thundered so much that it finally rained. For years, there had been speculation about the Bkt Group entering the light vehicle tire sector, and now those hypotheses have become reality. The company has officially announced the launch of new products for trucks, buses, motorcycles, and cars, with the first models already available on the Indian market or about to be introduced Bkt continues to grow. After establishing a global leadership position in the sectors of agricultural, construction, industrial, mining, and port tires—without forgetting commercial vehicles, ATVs, and professional gardening—the…
Read MoreMitas launches Mitrak, the brand’s first range of rubber tracks
Mitas launches Mitrak, its first range of rubber tracks, marking a strategic turning point in the agricultural machinery market. With the launch of Mitrak, Mitas consolidates its position as a partner of choice for the agriculture, construction, and two-wheeler sectors, building on a decades-long tradition of producing reliable tires Entering the track segment represents a decisive step in the brand’s evolution, with the goal of providing farmers with a comprehensive portfolio capable of tackling every application and field condition. This line was designed to meet the needs of the most…
Read MoreNew industrial tyres added to Goodyear Farm Tires range
Goodyear Farm Tires has added two new industrial products to its expanding range, offering farmers across Italy new options for demanding environments The two new tread patterns feature reinforced lugs for durability, deeper grip, stability and outstanding traction across all conditions. The IT540 radial and IT545 bias are both manufactured in Asia and available now through Goodyear Farm Tires’ distributors across Italy. Fintyre is the latest distributor to join the Goodyear Farm Tires’ Italian network, along with DPM, Agrotyre and PalmeriPneumatici. Lindsay Hart, European Sales Director for Goodyear Farm Tires, said: “We…
Read MoreFai Filtri: half a Century of Experience
This year, the Fai Filtri brand celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1976 by its current president, Wilmo Pasotto, and over time has evolved from a family-run business into an industrial group operating globally across a wide range of sectors, including agricultural mechanization Established in 1976, Fai Filtri is an Italian company based in Pontirolo Nuovo, near Bergamo, specializing in aftermarket filter elements for on-board and industrial hydraulic systems. Its catalog also includes air/oil separators, dust collection systems, microfiltration elements, clogging indicators, and compressor components. All products…
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