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    JCB puts its trust in Michelin’s new Bibload hard surface tyres

    chrislyddonBy chrislyddonFebruary 24, 20153 Mins Read
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    JCB is fitting Michelin’s new BibLoad Hard Surface tyres as original equipment across its extensive range of loadalls, telehandlers and backhoe loaders.

    Before signing the deal, JCB asked a number of its customers to test the tyres in real-world situations, to ensure they were up to the job. The trials demonstrated the suitability of this new Michelin product, impressing JCB with high levels of damage resistance and impressive handling on rugged surfaces.

    One of the customers to take part in JCB’s trial was Rob Rawlins, owner/operator of WH & SJ Rawlins, which has two mixed farms in Wiltshire. He tested the BibLoad Hard Surface tyres on a two-year-old JCB 536-70 loadall, which operates across a mix of concrete yards, in the field and on the road, carrying out duties ranging from cattle feeding to spreader loading.

    The tyres have already completed 500 hours in service, totalling more than 2,500 miles, yet have 29mm of tread remaining out of 33mm.

    Rawlins says: “The nature of a loadall’s work typically means high tyre wear, so we have been really pleased with how little the BibLoads have worn. They have exceeded all of our expectations; it simply wouldn’t be worth fitting any other tyre to the machine.”

    Rawlins has also been impressed by the tyres’ outstanding grip, particularly on wet concrete surfaces, where minimal or no wheel spin is experienced. An innovative diamond tread pattern provides an increased contact patch with the ground compared to a standard lugged tyre. This helps to improve resistance to wear, whilst also reducing vibrations and delivering optimum traction.

    A spokesman for JCB comments: “We were keen to offer a 24″ & 26″ industrial pattern radial tyre for applications on hard standing ground, so we embarked on the test programme. We expected the improved wear characteristics that were reported, but the positive comments on rough terrain tractive performance and stability were an added benefit and something we’re sure our customers will be quick to take advantage of.”

    Mike Phillips, Michelin’s Key Account Manager – Original Equipment, explains: “We saw a great opportunity to develop a tyre for these specialist machines that was robust and long-lasting, but which could also be used on the road without wearing too quickly.

    “The BibLoad’s multidirectional tread blocks, reinforced sidewalls and increased tread depth have enabled us to deliver in all of these areas – it’s something Michelin calls ‘Total Performance’. We are looking forward to hearing how the tyres perform from even more of JCB’s customers.”

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