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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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Yokohama’s 5 new heavy equipment tires display loading, transport dual markings

Yokohama has added dual TRA code designations for loader and transport applications to five new off-the-road tires. The tires will feature an “E” and “L” size on the side wall. The company says the dual markings will help “dealers consolidate inventory cost and space” and show how one product can serve two separate applications. The […]

November 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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Michelin improves speed, capacity with XTRA Load rigid dump truck tires

Michelin Earthmover’s new lineup of XTRA Load tires for rigid dump trucks are designed to increase productivity on the jobsite by handling heavier loads and traveling at faster speeds. The tires are the first in the 24.00R35 size to earn a three-star rating for load capacity by the Tire and Rim Association, the company says. […]

July 20, 2017

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Camso’s new skid steer tire models provide traction, protection on range of surfaces

Camso has introduced two new skid steer tire models engineered for specific working surfaces. The new SKS 753 is designed for mixed and hard surfaces while the SKS 532 offers traction on softer soils. The 753 is a bias-ply tire with a non-directional tread pattern for increased durability. Wear and puncture resistance on hard […]

July 7, 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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Firestone intros VersaBuilt tire for loaders, graders in wide range of conditions

Firestone has introduced a new tire at ConExpo, the VersaBuilt radial, for optimum traction in loaders, graders and earthmovers in everything from muddy to rocky conditions. The tires have a steal casing and what the company calls SideArmor sidewalls to protect against cuts and punctures by deflecting stones and debris. The non-directional, self-cleaning tread provides […]

March 8, 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

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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