How Are Skid Steer Tires Different From Loader Tires?

Press Release • updated: May 7, 2017

Loaders tires are one of the toughest tires available in the marketplace. They are designed for rough applications in all kinds of harsh operating environments. Loader tires are a critical requirement in many industries such as public works, mining and waste management.

Watertown, MA, July 25, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Making a smart investment in tires for your heavy vehicle is an important choice. Not only will good tires affect the overall cost of maintenance but they will also ensure the effectiveness and the efficiency of your machinery.

Skid steer tires and loader tires are designed for specific purposes. Skid steer tires are installed in skid steer vehicles such as Bobcat and other equipment and loader tires are installed in larger excavating equipment that need to transport heavy loads. Both have different uses and applications though they face almost similar environmental and working conditions. They bear heavy weight and have to move on gravel, concrete, or harsh surfaces, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.

Skid steer tires are designed for the same purpose but the vehicles in which they are installed use a skid steer function to turn. This demands skid steer tires to be more resilient and tough enough to operate smoothly on gravel, metal, broken glass and/or rocks. They can work on even surfaces such as large concrete grounds in a warehouse facility or on uneven surfaces such as scrap yards, mines, etc. The demanding work environment requires the tires to be resilient and tough.

The major difference between loader tires and skid steer tires for Bobcat is their usage pattern and the type of vehicle on which they are used. Though designed for different vehicle types, both are meant to work in almost similar conditions. They come in various categories for different work environments. Both types of tires can be used for light, medium or heavy-duty applications.

Since they work on similar surfaces, both types of tires come in pneumatic and airless varieties. The airless versions are tougher and more durable than the pneumatic ones. They are designed to last a longer time and are resilient to sharp cuts, punctures and tread damage. The usage of high-tech equipment and German engineering during production makes them stand up to high temperatures and harsh environmental conditions. The pneumatic variants, are better at handling and ride quality. The one to choose will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to, ground conditions, duration of the work day and weather.

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