MAXAM Tire North America has announced that Caterpillar Inc has validated and approved the MS302 29.5R25 E3/L3 tyre for use on Cat® 740 GC Articulated Dump Trucks and IM was able to discuss the development at bauma 2022 in Munich with VP MAXAM Europe & Russia CIS, Courtland Michaels (pictured above).
MAXAM states: “Providing the 29.5R25 MS302 to the 740 GC ADT marks a major leap forward in the off-the-road segment for MAXAM, further strengthening its relationship with the world’s leading construction and mining manufacturer.”
Manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced engineering and superior design, the MS302 delivers “a high-quality and versatile solution to the market.” The MAXAM MS302 is engineered for the toughest applications, delivering superior traction and high resistance to wear, and cut. Developed with a deep undertread, this puncture-resistant tyre allows for superior productivity and minimal downtime.
Designed with a reinforced offset lug to minimise vibration at haul speeds, MAXAM says “the MS302 delivers the comfort and performance operators seek. The wide, flat footprint delivers maximum stability while also providing excellent traction in all off-road conditions. In addition, the MS302 is a cost-effective choice for job sites globally thanks to its high-quality casing that provides excellent retreadability and an increased net-to-gross for the highest tread life.”
“The addition of the MS302 29.5R25 to Caterpillar’s OEM option for the 740 GC articulated dump truck further solidifies MAXAM’s commitment to providing the industry with effective business solutions. This heavy-duty E3/L3 lug pattern tyre is specifically manufactured to provide the lowest cost-per-hour and highest value ensuring MAXAM delivers the added-value option customers deserve,” says Troy Kline, President at MAXAM Tire North America.
Along with the MS302 29.5R25, MAXAM currently supplies the MS302 family of products as a factory fitment option on Cat 950M, 966M, 972M, 980M, and 982M wheel loaders in certain regions, and plans to increase its product offering with Caterpillar in the future.
