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Deere recently updated its small dozer 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier models to boost productivity and operator comfort while lowering operating costs.

Heavy Equipment Undercarriage & Track Advancements

Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.

Thomas Karczmarczyk and Lori Ditoro discuss equipment technology.

Owner of KZ Construction Inc. Talks Tech During The Utility Expo

Karczmarczyk says you either start using technology now or you will be behind your competitors.

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MAXAM Tire MS917R Radial for Skid Steers

MAXAM Tire’s MS917R is a radial tire for skid steer applications, providing larger footprint, better stability, and higher traction than bias construction.

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Maxam MS706 Construction Pro

This is a three-stage solid skid steer tire.

Available in both pneumatic and foam filled assemblies, rubber compound in the tires helps minimize chunking and caters to operation on gravel, mud and rubble.

SolidBoss Launches LiftBoss Tires for Aerial Work Platforms

Available in both pneumatic and foam filled assemblies, the rubber compound in the tires helps minimize chunking and caters to operation on gravel, mud and rubble.

The 70/70R57 MICHELIN X MINE L4 tire offers protection and wear resistance due to the steel cables in the tire, enabling endurance under harsh mining conditions.

MICHELIN X MINE L4 Tire for Komatsu Wheel Loaders

The 70/70R57 MICHELIN X MINE L4 tire offers protection and wear resistance due to the steel cables in the tire, enabling endurance under harsh mining conditions.

Digging Deeper Maxam 16x9 V2

Trends in Specialty Tires

Jimmy McDonnell of MAXAM Tire North America talks to us about specialty tires, trends, how modern tires manufacturing has changed, and more.

Advanced material compounds promote tire life and lower rolling resistance. The block tread on the XP900 is designed with a large footprint for cornering and load positioning.

Trelleborg Unveils XP900 Tire for Material Handling Vehicles

Advanced material compounds promote tire life and lower rolling resistance. The block tread on the XP900 is designed with a large footprint for cornering and load positioning.

Fully Loaded Is the New Standard with SANY Excavators

Fully Loaded Is the New Standard with SANY Excavators

Premium cab comfort and easy operating experience are the name of the game with SANY's excavators – with more standard features, more safety features, and more performance – on both medium and large models.

Nokian Tyres Ground Kare

Nokian Tyres Ground Kare 600/40 for Wheeled Excavators

Nokian Tyres Ground Kare, is now available in size that fits smaller wheeled excavators in the 9–15-ton range.

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Maxam Showcases Tires at CONEXPO

A global specialty tire company with a full range of products designed for demanding industry segments and harsh work environments, Maxam representatives walked us through its versatile lineup at booth No. F8427 at CONEXPO.

Continental AG displayed its connected solution for tire maintenance and management, as well as a line of solid-state LED lighting products for construction work vehicles and trucks at ConExpo 2023.

Continental AG Digital Tire Solutions and Automotive Lighting at CONEXPO

Continental AG displayed its connected solution for tire maintenance and management, as well as a line of solid-state LED lighting products for construction work vehicles and trucks at CONEXPO.

Along with the VZT, Bridgestone OTR will present construction and quarry tires at CONEXPO, such as the VMTD three-star, VLT, VLTS, Firestone VersaBuilt All Purpose (AP) and the Firestone Duraforce MH.

Bridgestone Displays VZT Construction Tire and OTR Products at CONEXPO

Along with the VZT, Bridgestone OTR will present construction and quarry tires at CONEXPO, such as the VMTD three-star, VLT, VLTS, Firestone VersaBuilt All Purpose (AP) and the Firestone Duraforce MH.

Equipped to handle the high load capacities of EVs, RangeMax RSDEV was engineered to deliver low rolling resistance for fleets regardless of drivetrain.

Goodyear Unveils First Tire for EV Work Vehicles

Equipped to handle the high load capacities of EVs, RangeMax RSDEV was engineered to deliver low rolling resistance for fleets regardless of drivetrain.

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Double Coin Debuts REM-2S All-Weather/Snow Radial OTR Tire at CONEXPO

This hard surface tire was designed for earthmover, loader and grader applications.

The Bridgestone M863 is currently available in four sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 315/80R22.5 and 12R22.5, with more sizes expected to become available in 2023.

Bridgestone Launches M863 Radial Tire for Fleets

The Bridgestone M863 is currently available in four sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 315/80R22.5 and 12R22.5, with more sizes expected to become available in 2023.

With a capacity to lift tires weighing up to 1,400-lbs., the HTH-1400 is fully adjustable to handle tires between 30-in. and 53-in. and diameter, and up to 19-in. in width.

LiftWise Unveils Hanging Tire Handler

With a capacity to lift tires weighing up to 1,400-lbs., the HTH-1400 is fully adjustable to handle tires between 30-in. and 53-in. and diameter, and up to 19-in. in width.

RIDEMAX FL 615 has a steel-belted structure that provides high puncture resistance along with durability and high load capacity.

BKT Introduces Radial Flotation Tire

RIDEMAX FL 615 has a steel-belted structure that provides high puncture resistance along with durability and high load capacity.

Tire sensors are mounted inside the tires, where data is captured periodically as vehicles drive by fixed reading stations strategically located at the mine site.

Michelin Rolls Out MEMS Lite Tire Monitoring Solution

Tire sensors are mounted inside the tires, where data is captured periodically as vehicles drive by fixed reading stations strategically located at the mine site.

The solution can be integrated into workforce or consumer-facing apps, meaning that tire technicians and customers alike can start scanning tire treads without training.

Anyline Rolls Out Tire Tread Scanner for Mobile Phones

The solution can be integrated into workforce or consumer-facing apps, meaning that tire technicians and customers alike can start scanning tire treads without training.

Lubrication as an Advantage

Lubrication as an Advantage

Experts share the top lessons the construction industry can learn from wind, power and automotive companies leading with world class lubrication practices.

Available in 5 SKUs, the new wide-based rear fitment model is offered in 5 different bolt patterns to allow fitting for a wide variety of UTVs.

Michelin Unveils Rugged Tire for Load-carrying Vehicles

Available in 5 SKUs, the new wide-based rear fitment model is offered in 5 different bolt patterns to allow fitting for a wide variety of UTVs.

The EM 933 SUPER offers a rugged sidewall design with a protruding rib that enables close contact of two tires without the need for a special rubber ring to avoid rock penetration.

BKT Rolls Out Excavator Tire for Digging and Loading Operations

The EM 933 SUPER offers a rugged sidewall design with a protruding rib that enables close contact of two tires without the need for a special rubber ring to avoid rock penetration.

Designed to perform like pneumatic tires, the MICHELIN X TWEEL airless radial tire line replaces the current tire-and-wheel assembly, removes the need for complex mounting equipment and eliminates downtime due to flat tires.

Michelin Airless Radial Tires Available on Mean Green Mowers

Designed to perform like pneumatic tires, the MICHELIN X TWEEL airless radial tire line replaces the current tire-and-wheel assembly, removes the need for complex mounting equipment and eliminates downtime due to flat tires.

Designed for tractors, the RIDEMAX IT 697 M+S winter tire ensures gripping for outdoor operations on icy and snowy roads without the need of snow chains.

BKT Winter Tire for Construction Vehicles in Icy Conditions

Designed for tractors, the RIDEMAX IT 697 M+S winter tire ensures gripping for outdoor operations on icy and snowy roads without the need of snow chains.

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

BKT Offers Heavy-duty Tire for Skid Steers

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

These second generation tires have a new tread compound to increase mileage, chip and chunk resistance and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads. Continental will be phasing out the first generation General Grabber OA and OA WB tires.

Continental Rolls Out 2nd Gen General Grabber OA Tires for Construction Vehicles

These second generation tires have a new tread compound to increase mileage, chip and chunk resistance and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads. Continental will be phasing out the first generation General Grabber OA and OA WB tires.

While standard chambers are manufactured with drain holes to prevent buildup of corrosive moisture inside, there’s an added risk of these holes becoming clogged by dirt or debris on trucks that operate in environments like construction sites.

Protecting Wheel-Ends Critical in Off-Highway, Severe-Duty Applications

Fleet managers and operators need to protect wheel-ends in off-highway and severe-duty applications, where dust and dirt can accumulate quickly and damage components.

The Galaxy AT Grip Steel steel-belted radial is available in 260/70R16.5, 300/70R16.5 and 360/70R17.5 sizes.

Yokohama Releases Skid Steer Radial Tires

The Galaxy AT Grip Steel steel-belted radial is available in 260/70R16.5, 300/70R16.5 and 360/70R17.5 sizes.

Specifically designed for heavy-duty construction, logging, oil and mining work vehicles, its tread compound helps resist cuts, chips and tears and provides durability.

Goodyear Releases Tires for Rugged Terrain

Specifically designed for heavy-duty construction, logging, oil and mining work vehicles, its tread compound helps resist cuts, chips and tears and provides durability.

Designed for machines and industrial work vehicles, the MULTIMAX MP 538 is currently available in size 405/70 R 20 MPT.

BKT Launches Radial Tire for Industrial Vehicles

Designed for machines and industrial work vehicles, the MULTIMAX MP 538 is currently available in size 405/70 R 20 MPT.

Double Coin’s REM-8 Tire Provides Smooth, Stable Ride for Cranes

This OTR radial, specially designed for high-speed mobile cranes, comes in. This U.S. DOT approved radial features a universal tread pattern designed to improve traction and deliver a comfortable ride, while minimizing fuel consumption.