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Business
Continental Tire Opens HQ Expansion
Continental has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina since 2009. The new, 90,0000-square-foot building has capacity for 350 employees.
Fleet Maintenance
Survey: Fleet Maintenance, Tire Management Digital Integration Needed
Tires
Trelleborg XP1000 Tire
Tires
Weather Extremes & Tire Maintenance
Tires
Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires
April 23, 2024
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Tires
Double Coin and ÖZKA to exhibit at World Ag Expo
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Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
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Tips to Protect Your Portable Compressor Year Round
Now is a great time to evaluate your compressor’s maintenance routine. Learn how service needs may be affected by changes in seasonal climate.
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Rental
How Good Tire Practices Can Boost Skid Steer Profits
With one out of every three operations-and-maintenance dollars rolling in and out of your gate every day, it pays to pay attention to your tires.
Tires
Yokohama Unveils Galaxy MFS 101 SDS Forklift Tire
The Galaxy MFS 101 SDS is available in 28 sizes, for rims ranging from 8 to 15 in.
Tires
OTR Unveils TR-34 Turf Tire
The tread-to-void ratio on the TR-34 tire promotes even pressure distribution throughout the contact patch, which reduces the risk of turf damage and soil compaction.
Tires
Titan International Expands AgraEDGE Tire Series
The AgraEDGE series ranges from 320/85R24 for row crop all the way up to 800/70R38 flotation applications.
Tires
How Tire Monitoring Created Savings for a Concrete Supplier
Schedule disruptions and delays caused by roadside tire service can ruin a fresh batch of concrete, and incur out-of-pocket costs. Here's how Ernst Concrete used a tire monitoring program to eliminate the run flats and save some money in the long term.
Tires
BFGoodrich Showcases HD-Terrain T/A KT Tire
The tire features CoreGard technology, which offers toughness against sidewall splitting.
Tires
Maximizing Performance Through Adaptable Specialized Equipment
The construction industry will continue to be a key catalyst for the advancement of our communities and play an integral part in providing economic growth for people across the country.
Rental
How to Read Tire Damage
Recognizing key types of wear and damage on tires can be extremely helpful with avoiding costs or hazards in the future.
Equipment Management
Tire Technology Isn’t Static
Digital solutions, new tread patterns and proper maintenance improve fleet uptime and efficiency.
Tires
Doran Announces Tire Monitoring Integration With Samsara
The integration aims to help fleets reduce tire-related operating expenses, increase equipment uptime and improve vehicle safety.
Tires
Effective Strategies for Heavy Equipment Fleet Tire Maintenance
Tire maintenance is critical to operational efficiency and minimizing expenses, allowing the machines to work for extended periods without downtime.
Tires
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.
Tires
Maxam MS706 Construction Pro
This is a three-stage solid skid steer tire.
Tires
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.
Tires
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
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.
Tires
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.
Fleet Maintenance
Double Coin Execs Discuss Meeting the Needs of the Construction Industry
Three Double Coin executives talk about how the company is uniquely suited to meet the needs of the construction industry.
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Building Excellence with USG
A household name for drywall and a trusted solution for 100+ years – USG Sheetrock® Brand is the most preferred brand by contractors.
Fleet Maintenance
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Tires
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.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
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.
Apps
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.
Tires
BKT Showcases Heavy-duty Tires for Tractors
AGRIMAXFACTOR displays the "E-READY" logo as a sign for BKT’s commitment towards electric mobility that will be extended to all products falling under this category.