CRANE TYRES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
segment specifically in the
Scandinavian region. “In our search for new partners
we always look for those companies that have the same corporate values as we have, such as flexibility, but foremost a true 'customer-first' mentality. With Norgesdekk we have found such a partner that embraces these values.” There are two key lines in
Magna’s crane tyre range: the MA03 (available in385/95R24, 385/95R25, 445/95R25, 525/80R25, and 505/95R25 sizes) and the MA03+ (available in 385/95R25 and 445/95R25 sizes). Load capacity and stability are
important requirements for the tyres underneath mobile cranes, says Magna and, as such, it uses a specially engineered compound and tread pattern to provide maximum stability and even load distribution when the crane is being used for lifting. The company claims its tyres
also provide great traction, low fuel consumption, improved speed durability, and great comfort.
Mitas supplies OEM Liebherr with tyres
MITAS TOUCH Another European manufacturer with two key mobile crane-specific lines in its radial tyre range is Mitas.
The history of Mitas brand
reaches back to the 1930s when it first produced tyres in the Czech Republic. Today Mitas tyres are produced in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Serbia, Sri Lanka and in the USA. Mitas tyres are distributed
worldwide via the sales network of Rome, Italy-headquartered tyre and wheel manufacturer Yokohama TWS (which is part of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.). For cranes Mitas offers three
sizes of its CR-01 tread pattern, supplemented by a single size with the modified CR-02 tread pattern. The CR-01 has a deeper tread pattern than the CR-02 and an open tread block designed to provide the best possible traction. A special connection between
the tread block, called Mitas-Link, is designed to offer extended tyre life.
Compared to its predecessor,
the CR-02 tyre offers a symmetrical tread pattern with differently arranged shoulder sections, plus reduced rolling resistance and heat generation during operation. Its construction reduces noise levels at all speeds and improves both user comfort and fuel economy, says Mitas. The CR-02 tyre is manufactured
in the 445/95R25 174F size, which has a static load capacity of 16,750 kg. Even at its top speed of 85 km/h, the load capacity remains 6,500 kg. “We developed the Mitas
CR-02 tread pattern in cooperation with the construction machinery manufacturer Liebherr, and we succeeded in achieving even lower fuel consumption than with our CR-01 tyres,” says Jaroslav Musil, Mitas product manager for material handling and construction tyres. “We are currently supplying the ‘02’ as an aftermarket tyre but we are also in talks with precisely this manufacturer regarding original-equipment supplies.”
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