BKT Tires for logistics and port handling, specifically designed for every type of equipment

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Extended tire life-cycle, extraordinary stability in lift mode, excellent wear and puncture resistance, exceptional heat dissipation. These are the distinctive features of BKT Tires for reach stackers, container handlers, straddle carriers, gantry and RTG cranes.

BKT has been able to meet the tough requirements in logistics and port handling applications by engineering tires that can operate on uneven and hazardous terrains and at construction sites with rough concrete surfaces handling heavy loads at full safety. A large offer of highly resistant and safe tires to safeguard operations and to improve efficiency. The BKT tire range is among the most specialist and extensive ones on the market today, specifically conceived for each type of equipment, application, and specific need.

The port logistics sector requires extremely resistant tires ensuring an extended durability over time. Portmax PM 90 is a radial tire with multi-ply steel belts providing as a key feature exceptional stability, which is essential for handling heavy loads. The All Steel structure ensures maximum casing robustness as well as suitable load distribution on the supporting surfaces. Another plus of the new Portmax PM 90 tire is its extended product life-cycle thanks to a special tread compound with improved formula.
SM 55, instead, is the ideal tire for logistics and intermodal transport applications. The absolute driving comfort on concrete or asphalt surfaces is its great advantage along with excellent stability in lift mode. SM 55 features an extra deep tread (IND5 L5S), which ensures extraordinary resistance to abrasions, cuts and punctures.

First-class stability, resistance, and durability – these are the traits of Container King, specifically designed for delicately handling heavy loads. The special tread compound reduces the risk of cracks and ensures a longer tire life, which leads to major advantages in terms of usage and production efficiency.
Port King Plus. The distinctive feature is its extra-deep tread with sturdy lugs. A particularly stable and resistant tire, even under intense usage conditions. For the toughest and most demanding applications, a GCRC version with a Groove Crack Resistant Compound can be ordered.
SM 54 featuring a deep tread (L4S) and a particular smooth pattern completes the BKT product line for reach stackers and is also suitable for empty container handling. Effectively withstanding cuts and punctures, it ensures an extended durability compared to traditional tires. SM 54 is another tire providing best stability in lift mode as a response to industry requirements.

The ultimate tires for container handlers
For applications with full and empty container handlers, BKT offers Rock Grip, a bias-ply tire, ideal for fast-paced transfers that are typical for this environment.
For fast handling, specific features such as significant heat and cut resistance are required – features that Rock Grip undoubtedly proves to have.
Rock Grip has a lot in common with XL Grip, another bias-ply tire designed for empty container handling. A sturdy casing, a reinforced compound in addition to great cut-and-chip resistance are its distinctive features. XL Grip provides a wide contact area on the ground as well as extraordinary stability during lifting operations thanks to the tread grooves and optimized tie bars.

For container handlers, BKT offers EM 937, which has been specifically designed for stacking and loading operations. Excellent resistance and extended durability are its main features along with extraordinary maneuverability and high load capacity. It is the perfect tire for paved surfaces and for all those activities requiring intense handling operations within the port.

For particularly rough and hard terrains where maximum resistance and durability are required, POWER TRAX HD is the ideal solution. This tire provides excellent resistance against cuts, chips and tears thanks to a particularly deep tread, an extra thick sidewall and its remarkably sturdy casing. Moreover, the specially designed rim guard ensures protection against accidental damages, and the HD Heavy Duty tread compound does the rest.
POWER TRAX HD SMOOTH is likewise suitable for moving very heavy loads at full safety if conditions are tough and critical. The solid tread structure and the reinforced sidewall safeguard the tire avoiding machine downtime and increasing hence efficiency.

For straddle carriers, gantry and RTG cranes only
Particular resistance, extreme durability and high load capacity make Portmax PM 93 definitely the ultimate radial tire for intermodal transport with straddle carriers. Strong and solid even under the toughest operating conditions, this tire handles even the heaviest loads maintaining excellent stability. Moreover, this tire ensures optimum driving comfort without skidding in addition to fuel economy.
XL GRIP IND3 (RTG) is the reference tire lineup in the specific version for gantry and RTG cranes. Its distinct features are the robust casing and a specially formulated compound as well as the unparalleled, extraordinarily extensive range of tires.