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TRACTORS

Bridgestone strengthens agricultural route

to market with Kirkby Tyres

Bridgestone has announced an en- premium tyre products that deliver per-
hanced route to market for its agricul- formance, durability and confidence.”
tural tyre range across the UK, after en- Kirkby Tyres will stock Bridgestone’s
tering into a new strategic partnership critically acclaimed VT-TRACTOR, VX
with Kirkby Tyres. -TRACTOR, the new to market VH-IND
Kirkby Tyres, the award-winning whole- and VX-R TRACTOR ranges, alongside
saler, will stock and supply the full Firestone agricultural tyres. The VX
Bridgestone and Firestone agricultural -TRACTOR continues to stand out for its
product line-ups, ensuring faster deliv- robust casing, extra-deep lugs and long
eries and greater availability all year wear life, while the VX-R TRACTOR is
round. Operating from a 20-acre central service excellence. With more than 60 gaining traction for its wide tread width,
site in Liverpool, with 500,000 sq ft of years of experience in tyre and wheel consistency across mixed terrain and op-
covered warehousing, Kirkby Tyres of- distribution, the business brings deep erator comfort. The VT-TRACTOR, with
fers next-day, nationwide delivery with its very high flexion construction, allows
no minimum order requirement, helping sector knowledge and proven reliability lower pressures and larger footprints to
dealers, farmers and contractors access to the partnership. help protect soil while improving effi-
products quickly and efficiently. David Almazan, Head of UK Region & ciency and productivity.
At the heart of the partnership is a Commercial Business Unit Director at Kirkby Tyres’ Commercial Director Mi-
shared focus on the people that matter Bridgestone, said: “This partnership is chael Rosenthal said: “Partnering with
most - farmers, dealers, and contractors - about putting farmers, our dealer net- Bridgestone allows us to offer customers
with Kirkby’s expertise, logistics capabil- work and contractors first. By working access to a historic premium brand and
ity and customer-first approach helping closely with Kirkby Tyres, we can ensure a complete agricultural tyre portfolio.
to ensure tyres are delivered where and a more efficient access to our Bridge- By combining Bridgestone’s high-per-
when they are needed. stone Agriculture products, backed by formance Agriculture tyres with our dis-
In 2025, Kirkby Tyres was voted No.1 genuine expertise. Kirkby Tyres un- tribution expertise, we can help farmers
Tyre Wholesaler in the UK by the Na- derstands the realities of modern agri- reduce downtime and keep machines
tional Tyre Distributors Association culture, and together we are perfectly working when it matters most.”
(NTDA), underlining its reputation for positioned to support customers with Circle 38 on enquiry card

Mcconnel introduces New Mid-Range 62-Series Power Arm

McConnel has introduced its new 60hp mid-range Power Arm.
The 62-Series - an unrivalled combination of value, power and
performance – making it ideal for farmers, contractors, and lo-
cal government grass maintenance teams.
The 62-Series is available with a choice of 5.1m, 5.5m and 5.7m
straight arms, as well a 5.5m Variable Forward Reach (VFR)
option, providing improved visibility to the cutting head for
greater operator comfort.
Additional new features include high visibility LED road light-
ing, a redesigned hydraulic tank, a two-piece rear guard for
easy service access, and a sculpted polypropylene top cover to
prevent debris and moisture ingress.
McConnel’s parallel-arm and Hy-reach geometry continue to or large joystick Evolution control. Both providing proportional
come as standard, as do seam welded c-section arms and fully control for reach, lift and head angle for performance and op-
bushed pivot points to reduce stress and ensure greater dura- erator comfort.
bility. 62-Series machines are built with 3-point linkage mounting
The 62-Series also comes with McConnel's in-house designed and have 4-point hitch and stabiliser bar options. They can be
60hp gear hydraulic system, featuring a 180-litre hydraulic fitted to tractors over 70hp and 3,000kg dependant on specifi-
tank, high-capacity oil cooler, electric rotor control option. 120 cation and reach
degrees of Hydraulic Power Slew enables safe transport and Manufactured in the UK at McConnel's Ludlow facility, the
provides operators with the flexibility to cut precisely in tight 62-Series is compatible with a comprehensive range of attach-
corners. ments, including 1.2m and 1.5m flailheads with optional hydrau-
An optional external debris blower option is available, which lic front hood and hydraulic rear roller, sawheads, rotary heads,
clears roadside debris. and cutterbars. A heavy duty ditch and grip cleaner can also be
Customers can choose from the mini joystick Pioneer control specified. Circle 39 on enquiry card
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