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TeleMaster flat-proof tires designed for JLG, SkyTrak telehandlers

Continental has designed its new solid, flat-proof TeleMaster tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership between the tire maker and aerial work platform manufacturer. The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers. The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and […]

December 28, 2017

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Surplus, rock bottom prices have made new tire prices competitive with retreads

Ten years ago, a global tire shortage had contractors scrambling to get tires on their machines and the retreading industry took off. Since then, the recession reduced demand and a number of new tire factories increased supply. The end result was plenty of new tires at historically low costs. “Unfortunately, the recapping industry has taken […]

August 28, 2017

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Camso expands in Texas through purchase of Omni Industrial Tire

Rubber track, undercarriage and off-road tire manufacturer Camso has announced that it is acquiring Texas tire distributor Omni Industrial. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With four locations in southern Texas, Omni is the second largest tire distributor in the state. The company notes in its announcement that the material handling equipment market in […]

August 10, 2017

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Trelleborg launches 4 lines of heavy equipment tires in U.S.

Trelleborg Wheel Systems is bringing the company’s lineup of pneumatic tires designed for a wide range of construction equipment to North America. The debut includes the Earthmover Radial Series (ERL) for loaders and graders, the Earthmover Diagonal System (EM) for heavy duty earthmoving jobs, the Skid Steer Diagonal Series (SK) for skid steer loaders and […]

May 31, 2017

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Continental intros the TeleMaster, its first off-road telehandler tire

Continental Commercial Specialty Tires has unveiled its first solid off-the-road tire designed for telehandlers. TeleMaster tires are designed to handle heavy loads, be long lasting, maintain traction and provide a comfortable ride, the company says. Vehicles on TeleMasters can carry heavy loads in rugged terrain. Continental says it made the tires with “a special three-layer […]

May 25, 2017

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Goodyear’s new tires and management tools improve uptime, drive down costs

With its showcase of tires and tire management tools at ConExpo this year, Goodyear promoted its ability to help you with productivity and lower tire costs. The Goodyear TL-4A tire has an optimized tread pattern that keeps equipment tracking steady in severe conditions. For articulated trucks the GP-4D tire sports a non-directional tread design and centerline […]

March 23, 2017

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Repairing an earthmover tire is an intricate art form

Recently, we saw the explosive results of over-inflating an earthmover tire. But what happens when the damage to one of these giant tires is a bit less devastating? That’s where German company Rema Tip Top comes in. According to the YouTube description for the video below, put together by Extreme Machines Magazine, Rema Tip Top was […]

December 15, 2016

Business

Massive earthmover tire explosion shows why you should cage ’em before you inflate ’em

While being within 10 feet of this explosion means you’re going to have a bad time regardless, this incredible video from the folks at Ken-Tool shows how having a tire inflation cage can save your life or livelihood. In the video below, Ken-Tool’s 10-bar EarthMover tire inflation cage is put through OSHA certification explosion testing. […]

October 19, 2016

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BKT to expand Earthmax OTR tire range with introductions at MINExpo

At next week’s MINExpo show in Las Vegas, BKT USA will expand its Earthmax lineup of OTR tires with three new models: Earthmax SR 46 Designed for rigid haul trucks, the Earthmax SR 46 is resistant to cuts and chips and features an all-steel casing and belts for protection against shocks, fatigue and flats. The […]

September 21, 2016

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Goodyear fills out scraper tire line with 3 new offerings

Scraper tires live a harsh life. They carry huge loads but also travel at high speeds. Those are the twin challenges Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company took on with its addition of three new scraper tires sizes to its lineup. The new tires include: RT-3A (E-3) The RT-3A (E-3) features an aggressive tread pattern and […]

May 27, 2016

Construction Equipment

BKT managing director discusses differentiation in North American OTR tire market

Equipment World took the opportunity during a recent tour of BKT Industries’ massive new tire plant in Bhuj, India, to sit down with Rajiv Poddar, BKT joint managing director, and discuss present opportunities and future moves. The $500 million plant in Bhuj has 72 acres under roof and features a 25-acre outdoor test track. It […]

December 21, 2015

Construction Equipment

Michelin debuts XTXL tire for loaders with 50% sidewall boost, Bibload Hard Surface tire for backhoes

During a Monday evening press conference at the Intermat show in Paris, Michelin introduced two new construction equipment tires, one aimed at supporting heavier loads and another at providing better traction and longer life on hard surfaces. The Michelin XTXL E4 L4 is a loader tire which beefs up productivity capabilities in big ways over […]

April 21, 2015