Understanding different tyres for construction equipment

01 Apr 2022

Every construction equipment is unique and has specific demands related to productivity, performance and durability. These demands extend to the tyres the machine uses.For any mobile construction equipment, tyres are the singular point of contact with the road. Tyres support the weight of the equipment, absorb shock from the road surface, and change or maintain the direction in which the machine is heading.

As a rule of thumb, “construction machines meant to carry loads at speed need tyres designed for theirmaximum load capacity and speed and to handle heat dissipation,” explains Sang Jin Lee, GM - R&D, Hyundai Construction Equipment…

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