CASE Construction Equipment announces the availability of Michelin X Tweel SSL All-Terrain Airless Radial Tires as a factory-approved/supplied option on all skid-steer loader models. Airless radial tires perform just like a pneumatic tire, but without the risk and costly downtime associated with penetrations and impact damage. CASE is the first skid-steer loader OEM to offer the X Tweel SSL from the factory.
The X Tweel SSL is one single unit, replacing traditional tire/wheel/valve assemblies. There is no need for complex wheel/tire mounting equipment. There is no air pressure to maintain once each tire is bolted on. The AT models feature a deep open tread design for excellent cleaning and traction, and a deep layer of undertread allows the core to be retread many times.
“CASE offers a broad range of skid-steer tires to meet the needs of a variety of applications from general dirt work and landscaping, to road building, excavation and mining/aggregate environments,” says George MacIntyre, product manager, skid steer loaders, Case Construction Equipment. “The addition of airless radial tires to our lineup of factory-available options expands our current offering and shows our commitment to advanced technology, as well as our dedication to providing our customers with a growing array of machine options that can have a positive impact on total cost of ownership.”
The X Tweel SSL provides optimal stability and enables a skid steer to work rapidly with more comfort for the operator, reducing driver fatigue while improving productivity. It delivers a consistent footprint with strong wear life that Michelin says is two to three times that of a pneumatic tire at equal tread depth. The proprietary design provides greater lateral stiffness while resisting damage and absorbing impacts. In addition, the unique energy transfer within the high-strength poly-resin spokes reduces the “bounce” associated with pneumatic tires.
