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Mitas EX-01 tyre for wheeled excavators

Mitas, part of the Trelleborg Group, has launched a newly developed EX-01 tyre. The model is the first radial tyre for wheeled excavators featuring the non-directional EX-01 tread pattern and reinforced sidewall construction exclusively designed for dual mounting systems.

“Dual mounted tyres are often damaged by stone ingress. To date, construction machinery manufacturers have protected the tyres with rubber rings. However, on the EX-01 tyre, we’ve solved the problem with a reinforced sidewall that ensures close contact between the tyres, preventing damage,” explained Jaroslav Musil, Mitas Product Manager for Material Handling & Construction Tires.

This new member of the excavator tyre family is designed not only for paved roads but also for demanding crushed stone or gravel terrains, which place high demand on tyres. With its all-steel construction, the new EX-01 tyre offers greater stability and high puncture resistance. The radial construction, used for the first time on Mitas excavator tyres, is said to increase the tyre’s lifespan while providing the operator with a comfortable ride and low fuel consumption. The shaped shoulder of the new EX-01 tread ensures an effective grip on soft surfaces, while the thicker central tread improves stability and ensures smooth running on hard surfaces.

The EX-01 is currently available around the world in the 315/80R22.5 EX-01 size. In addition to the EX-01, Mitas currently offers 15 other sizes of diagonal tyres for excavators with five different tread patterns, namely EM-22, EM-23, NB 38, NB 38 Extra ML and TI-12.

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