BKT and MF co-engineer new tire
When developing the new MF 7S Mark 2, Massey Ferguson set BKT a very specific challenge: identify a tire solution that could support the tractor’s performance while remaining fully aligned with its technical architecture. The result is three new Agrimax V-Flecto sizes for front and rear. The target was to go beyond the conventional rear […]
When developing the new MF 7S Mark 2, Massey Ferguson set BKT a very specific challenge: identify a tire solution that could support the tractor’s performance while remaining fully aligned with its technical architecture. The result is three new Agrimax V-Flecto sizes for front and rear.
The target was to go beyond the conventional rear tire diameter of around 1.93 m and reach a 2.0 m configuration, without compromising the tractor’s engineering constraints or the correct balance between rear and front axle fitment.
BKT responded by developing the following three sizes specifically tailored for Massey Ferguson:
- VF 650/70 R 42 rear tire
- VF 710/60 R 44 rear tire
- VF 600/65 R 30 front tire
Together, these sizes make two tire combinations available for the MF 7S Mark 2. In both cases, the rear tire is paired with the VF 600/65 R 30 front tire, selected to maintain the correct fitment balance and make the most of the new rear dimensions.
The new combinations were developed around the tractor’s architecture, power range, typical applications and expected field performance. The VF 650/70 R 42 rear tire, combined with the VF 600/65 R 30 front tire, provides a versatile setup for farmers and contractors working across different applications. With its 2.0 m rear diameter and balanced 650 mm width, it is intended to support a large footprint, good maneuverability and efficient performance in plowing, transport and daily field operations.
By introducing an industry-first VF 710/60 R 44 rear tire size in this tractor category, the solution is designed to support a large contact area, low-pressure field work and strong stability, especially in demanding applications, on slopes and during transport.
The match between the MF 7S Mark 2 and the new Agrimax V-Flecto combinations is also clear from a design perspective. The updated sidewall gives the tire a more technical and purposeful appearance, in line with the tractor’s own visual identity.
Both combinations move in the same direction: a larger footprint, improved traction potential, reduced soil impact and better operating efficiency.
For BKT, tires are an integral part of tractor performance. Diameter, footprint, inflation pressure, traction, rolling resistance and stability all influence how effectively a tractor works in the field and on the road.
“Our collaboration with Massey Ferguson reflects the way we support OEM projects: as a technical exchange from the earliest development stages, not simply as a fitment exercise” said Silvia Busnelli, Head OEM Agriculture Europe, BKT Europe. “The new tire combinations for the MF 7S Mark 2 started from a precise engineering requirement and demonstrate how tire development can contribute directly to the performance of a tractor platform.”
Beyond engineering, the project also reflects a strong focus on design. The new sidewall, designed in collaboration with Pininfarina, contributes to a tire that combines technical performance with a distinctive visual identity, complementing the design language of the MF 7S Mark 2.
On the MF 7S Mark 2, the new Agrimax V-Flecto setup supports the 2.0 m rear tire configuration by combining lower-pressure operation, a large footprint, traction and stability across field and transport applications.
