The story of the Scaglia Farm is a long one which was started two generations ago by the grandfather of Graziano, Paolo and Mauro Scaglia, brothers and partners in the company based in Rivoli, province of Turin, in Northern Italy.
The Scaglia family started their business with on just a few hectares of land 20 head of cattle, that now are more than 400. The change in the business from its origins to the present day has been immense, but passion has never changed. Their grandfather always used to say “Produce quality, quality and even more quality”, a motto which the brothers still respect and take very seriously.
At the Scaglia Farm they define themselves as “Stockbreeders from the beginning” and they specialize in Piedmontese cattle. Each of the brothers has precise duties: Paolo handles all the aspects relating to the harvest, Mauro to the cattle farming, while Graziano is in charge of marketing and managing the shop.
Mauro Scaglia says: “We are willing, determined and always trying to raise the bar in terms of animal welfare, the health value of the feed we give our animals, and our crops.”
To raise the bar in terms of quality, the Scaglia brothers first tested and then chose to equip their machinery with a wide range of BKT tires.
AGRIMAX V-FLECTO, in the VF 540/65 R 28 size on the front axle and VF 650/65 R 38 on the back, is fitted to the New Holland T6.180 tractor. This tire is equipped with VF technology which makes it possible to maximize loads without changing tire pressure, regardless of speed, so it is possible to carry 40% more load than a standard tire in the same class. Instead thanks to a wider tire footprint and the wider tread, it guarantees reduced soil compaction.
AGRIMAX RT 657 was chosen for the New Holland T5.140 tractor, in the 440/65 R 28 and 540/65 R 38 sizes. It is a versatile tire, which can work the terrain and at the same time be used on the road. The particular tread design and the resistant structure guarantee outstanding driving comfort as well as significant fuel savings.
The New Holland T5.95 tractor is instead equipped on the rear axle with AGRIMAX RT 855 in the 420/85 R 30 size. A tire developed to work the terrain and for transport both in the field and on the road. It stands out for its excellent traction and comfort, combined with a high load capacity. Its self-cleaning properties enable rapid transfer from the field to use on the road.
FLOTATION 648 was chosen to equip the Crosetto agricultural trailer, in the 385/65 - 22.5 size. It is an All-Purpose tire, ideal for transport in the field and on the road, for spreader applications and also during harvesting thanks to the particular design of the tread. This guarantees a high local capacity even at low pressure and also guarantees reduced soil compaction.
And lastly, but not in terms of importance, CON STAR, the tire used on the Merlo telehandler. It is designed for forklifts and shines in any conditions thanks to solid grip, resistance and durability, and vertical and lateral stability, even when fully-loaded. It was CON STAR which convinced Scaglia to adopt a wide range of BKT solutions.
Regarding CON STAR, Mauro Scaglia comments: “We have had major advantages with BKT, above all in work in the sheds with our telehandler, an essential environment for us where competitors' tires had caused slipping. With BKT we observed better grip which gives us more control and safety in this important stage of our work.”
Paolo looks to the future and says: “We are happy we chose BKT and we look forward to going on together for many more years. They are soft products which do not cause us any backache. We tried them out on the telehandler and we then chose them for all our vehicles and for every use. From transport to plowing, from seeding to shed work, BKT is always with us and we are really happy with our choice!”
And again regarding the future, the Scaglia Farm has solid foundations: generations of passionate enthusiasts and a family which wants to go on and even raise its commitment. “We are engaged as the new generation and we hope to manage to equal and even go beyond what has been achieved by my family so far. Always with an eye on innovation and continuous improvement,” concludes Marco Scaglia, Paolo's son.
The Scaglia family and its daily needs are important for BKT which listens carefully to the stories from its end users in order to develop increasingly precise products.
This is why BKT Stories, i.e. the first-hand accounts of those who, like the Scaglia brothers, try out the brand's solutions directly, have a truly central role.
Today's needs give rise to tomorrow's products.
Watch the full video of the BKT Story with the first-hand account of the Scaglia agricultural business: https://www.bkt-network.com/bkt-meets-scaglia
Watch the BKT Story with a focus on tires: https://vimeo.com/557590367
