Goodyear supplies OTR tyres for Volvo wheel loader
RT-5D tyres to be fitted on Volvo L350F loader
Goodyear has supplied its latest off-the-road (OTR) tyres RT-5D to Volvo for original equipment fitment on a wheel loader, to be used in an Italian marble quarry.
The 875/65R33 tyres have been fitted to a Volvo L350F, currently the Swedish manufacturer’s largest wheel loader available with an operating weight of up to 56 tonnes and engine power of 397 kW (540 hp).
“We are delighted that the new Goodyear RT-5D tyres have been selected for use on this machine,” said Stefano Sanchini, commercial sales director, Middle East and Africa for Goodyear Tyres.
“The new RT-5D in size 29.5R25 gives 25% more carrying capacity compared to the RT-5C which was offered till the launch of the RT-5C as well as greater comfort and more powerful traction. These tyres help our customers to reduce their Total Cost of Ownership by reducing costs. In addition, they provide the driver an enhanced working environment,” he added.
Goodyear’s RT-5D is a level 250 (L5) traction OTR tyre for severe conditions like quarries, industrial applications, recycling as well as in open and underground mines. Some of the benefits the tyre provides are enhanced productivity performance, greater protection for sidewalls in harsh environments, and minimized deflection.
The operator is IN.GR.A SRL, an Italian company specialising in the extraction of marble, Goodyear said in a statement.
