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Goodyear Tires: over a century of experiences

27 May 202527 May 2025 Redazione

Exactly 180 years ago, in 1844, Charles Goodyear filed the patent that allows for the vulcanization of natural rubber, making it elastic and durable. In 1898, the current Goodyear group was founded, whose division responsible for the production of agricultural tires has now merged with the Titan International group In the agricultural tire sector, the Goodyear tire brand is certainly one of the few that can boast centuries-old history and experience, having been born in 1898 and having started its first tire production the following year. In 1931, after having…

New Bkt Agrimax Proharvest Vf, the high-performance combine harvester tyre

8 May 20258 May 2025 Redazione

For a more productive and sustainable agriculture, Bkt updates its tire range. Objective: to ensure operational efficiency even for heavy machinery like combine harvesters, while protecting soil from compaction damage The New Bkt Agrimax ProHarvest Tire In this context, BKT has recently developed a new tire designed to meet the diverse demands of harvesting operations. Enter the Agrimax ProHarvest, a tire engineered to deliver maximum efficiency and reliability, thanks in part to VF (Very High Flexion) technology. Specifically, the Agrimax ProHarvest features a reinforced polyester casing combined with three layers…

Pakelo Ptfe Free: bye bye Teflon

7 May 20257 May 2025 Redazione

The European Regulation 2033/2023 has significantly reduced the use of so-called “microplastics.” One of the sectors affected by the new rules is that of lubricants, which is why the Italian brand Pakelo presented a new collection of “PTFE-Free” products at Bauma 2025 In September 2023, the European Union enacted Regulation 2033 aimed at minimizing the release of so-called “microplastics” into the environment. The term refers to any synthetic, solid, and organic polymer smaller than five millimeters, which is also insoluble in water and resistant to degradation. Among the substances affected…

Yokohama-Atg: birthday witness with Alliance celebrating 70 years

25 April 202525 April 2025 Redazione

Focused on corporate and production policies aimed at safeguarding environmental sustainability and promoting gender equality, the recently completed Yokohama-Atg plant in Vizag, India, also proved an ideal setting to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Alliance brand Having become part of Yokohama in 2016 through the acquisition of Alliance Tire Group by the Japanese multinational, the Alliance brand is celebrating its 70th year of operation in 2024—a prestigious milestone. Yokohama-ATG, the manufacturing entity born from that very acquisition, chose to mark the occasion with the completion of its plant in…

Vpo Titan technology: from military to agricultural

17 April 202522 April 2025 Redazione

The American group Carlstar, recently acquired by the Titan group, has developed a technology that allows to control the pressure of tires according to use. At the same time, it has also launched new tires characterized by a high resistance to punctures After years of testing in military applications and on light vehicles like ATVs and UTVs, Carlstar Group—recently acquired by Titan International—has officially introduced its Variable Pressure Operation (VPO) technology to the public. This groundbreaking system allows tire inflation pressure to be modulated in real-time based on terrain and…

Alpha by Adr hydraulic suspensions: the end point

16 April 202516 April 2025 Redazione

The Alpha by Adr bring together the ruggedness and reliability expected of mechanical components in the agricultural sector with easy installation and minimal maintenance requirements Traditionally, farmers and manufacturers have had to choose between mechanical or hydraulic suspensions with interconnected wheels, and hydraulic systems with independent wheels. For years, ADR has offered solutions to suit every agricultural trailer configuration, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right suspension system for each specific application. At the latest Agritechnica trade fair, Adr introduced a game-changing suspension system that merges the best features of…

Pakelo Universal Gear, a mineral-based oil

2 April 20257 April 2025 Redazione

The most heavily stressed mechanical components in agricultural machinery require specialized lubricants to safeguard them against thermal and structural stress. Pakelo Universal Gear EP LS SAE 80W-90 is a mineral-based oil designed specifically for this purpose Mechanical stress in agricultural machinery arises primarily from two factors: contact pressure and high temperatures. If not properly managed, these two forces act simultaneously, with one prevailing over the other depending on the component. For example, in engines, brakes, and clutches, excessive heat is the primary cause of failure, while in transmissions, differentials, and…

Fai Filtri: why choosing quality hydraulic filters avoids costly damage

31 March 202531 March 2025 Redazione

Fai Filtri: filtri idraulici di qualità evitano danni costosi

The functional reliability of a machine or industrial plant can only be achieved by protecting its hydraulic and lubrication circuits using quality filter elements. Saving on these components is never a good idea and with Fai Filtri quality hydraulic filters avoid costly damage Four and a half euros in immediate savings and 15 thousand euros in damages a few months later. The idea of containing the maintenance costs of a hydraulic system that at the time cost 700 thousand euros by inserting Asian filter elements cost an Italian entrepreneur dearly.…

Bkt AgrimaxFactor: tires tested for agriculture

18 March 202519 March 2025 Redazione

Bkt’s AgrimaxFactor tires have been awarded the “Dlg Approved” quality mark by the renowned German Dlg Institute. This marks the second time that the organization has recognized a Bkt product Independent Agricultural Testing Centers: DLG & Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. In the agricultural sector, two independent testing institutions set the benchmark: the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory in the United States and the DLG Test Center Technology & Farm Inputs in Germany. Both operate under the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and serve as official testing…

Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt: strong by nature

20 February 202520 February 2025 Redazione

The new Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt tires have been designed to cope with significant loads while minimizing their impact on the terrain thanks to “Vf” technology. Already available today in three sizes, their range will be expanded during 2025 Alliance, a brand belonging to the Yokohama-Atg group, expanded its agricultural offering at the end of 2024 with the launch of the “Agriflex+ 377XT” tyres, specifically designed to equip heavy self-propelled machines, spreaders and sprayers with self-propelled aerial booms first and foremost. Steel carcasses characterized by maximum strength therefore, but also tires…