Michelin is introducing the first-ever “3-star” 18.00R33 tire on the market for rigid dump trucks (RDT). A star rating is the industry’s indicator of load capacity for a given dimension as defined by the Tire and Rim Association. The new MICHELIN XTRA LOAD GRIP and the MICHELIN XTRA LOAD PROTECT will allow users to increase
Bridgestone is expanding its portfolio of technology solutions with PressureStat, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) launched for off-the-road (OTR) tires in the construction, quarry, underground hard rock and port industries. The PressureStat system is easy to use and provides instant access to important tire pressure and temperature data, allowing customers to accurately manage tire
EarthForce has expanded its product line with new Hex rubber tracks for compact track loaders. Designed with customers in mind, EarthForce says that the new Hex rubber tracks have the most traction and versatility on all surfaces and ground conditions. The multi-purpose tracks give operators a smooth ride – easily travelling across asphalt, concrete, dirt, sand and
Michelin North America is partnering with Case Construction Equipment to add the Michelin 10N16.5 and 12N16.5 X TWEEL SSL as a factory-approved/supplied option for all Case skid-steer loaders in 2018. Case is the first skid-steer loader OEM to offer the Michelin X Tweel SSL from the factory. The SSL All-Terrain version is designed for rugged off-road working conditions and is a viable option for industries such as construction,
Instead of disposing of damaged large truck and equipment tires, owners can save money with the Ultra Repair program by Kal Tire Tires being used in off-road jobs like mining and aggregates take a beating every day of their lives. They’re designed to take the rough ride and challenging terrain, but at some point many
JLG Industries has partnered with Continental to provide JLG customers with the TeleMaster solution, a solid, flat-proof tire designed to meet the specific demands of telehandlers. “Telehandlers are used in a variety of job site environments,” said John Boehme, JLG Industries senior product manager, telehandlers. “This, coupled with the fact that they work in various demanding applications, means
So, what exactly is artificial intelligence? It is a collective term used to describe when a machine mimics human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition. AI includes a process called machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to enable a machine to learn from the data it is exposed to. Therefore, the more data
Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, a world leader in mining tire services and a global independent tire dealer, expands its presence in South Africa through the acquisition of the South Africa operations of Tyre Corporation. “Tyre Corporation is a recognized market leader in underground mining tire services and sales and we’re excited to bring their
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, BKT will be showcasing the Earthmax product family, which has been growing to meet demanding user requirements. These BKT tires are designed for the purpose of favoring best load distribution on the ground when fitted on dumpers, wheeled loaders, dozers, or graders. All Earthmax patterns have a common feature: the All Steel structure conferring major resistance