BKT Launches New Earthmax SR 412 Tire

BKT has released the Earthmax SR 412 tire, designed to equip articulated dump trucks, loaders and dozers.

The company says stability and resistance to damaging attacks are the main qualities of the new tire. The robust casing and the all-steel belts let Earthmax SR 412 transport heavy loads while avoiding tears and punctures. The tread has a unique design with an E-4 depth for exceptional traction and high heat resistance, while the square shoulder ensures Earthmax SR 412 has a solid grip on the ground.

The Earthmax SR 412 is available in the 29.5 R 25 and 750/65 R 25 sizes.

Specifically designed for dump trucks, wheel loaders, dozers and graders, the tires in this range are true partners in the toughest operations, guaranteeing these vehicles better load distribution on the ground and ensuring comfort, safety and stability for end users.

Originally launched in 2008, Earthmax now numbers over 20 different product lines with numerous models and sizes. BKT says the all-steel structure which characterizes all the tires in this range makes the different Earthmax models especially suitable for operations on large worksites, in quarries and in mines.

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America has released a new design for irrigation tires with a Y-shaped center block for the Alliance 778 irrigation tire. The overlapping Y shapes in the centerline of the zero-degree lug pattern improve both traction and durability compared to traditional lug patterns, Yokohama Off-Highway said.

"You are guaranteed to be operating in wet conditions with an irrigation tire, so you absolutely need great traction," said James Crouch, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America national segment manager—agriculture and forestry. "But you also want to minimize rutting and make sure every tire on every tower keeps itself clean, no matter which direction the tire is operating in. We completely redesigned the Alliance 778 irrigation tire to meet the very specific needs of farmers under irrigation."