Michelin xtweel ssl durability test in the dawn of hybrid dozers and excavators, the combination of tire and wheel ie. The wheel rim shown in the picture is not included. These new products come with a 30day satisfaction guarantee. A silver award in the transportation category was awarded to the tweel ssl. On sale now this is huge worlds first usable airless. Case now offering michelin x tweel ssl airless radials. The michelin x tweel ssl delivers a consistent footprint with strong wear life that is two to three times that of the pneumatic tire at equal tread depth. All terrain for use on a wide range of surfaces, and hard surface for maximum tread life on pavement. Available exclusively on john deere b, m, and r series ztrak mowers and quiktrak standon mowers. Michelin introduces next generation of its skid steer tweel.
Michelin has announced the opening of its newest north american plant, which it says is the first in the world dedicated to the manufacture of airless tires 7. Michelin tweel hard surface traction airless radial tire. Fill out the form below to request more information about x tweel ssl nonpneumatic mobility solution. Michelin xtweel ssl is a highlydurable, nonpneumatic alternative to. Michelin announces it will expand the market footprint for its airless skid steer tires with the launch of two new versions of the awardwinning michelin x tweel ssl airless radial tire. Designed for predominant offroad applications, the michelin 10n16. You can search dealers by location address, city, state or by zip code. The tire made its north american debut at ag in motion in saskatchewan, canada. The michelin x tweel turf airless radial tire has all the qualities you would want in a pneumatic tire but it never needs air.
And this week, it announced it has updated its website with a dealer locator tab that lets you locate dealers who sell these x tweel ssl airless radial tires in your area. Productivity can be increased because the michelin x tweel ssl provides outstanding stability and enables a skid steer to work rapidly with more comfort for the operator, reducing driver fatigue while improving productivity. What is a michelin x tweel airless radial tire youtube. According to the company, this is michelin s first embedded 8bolt hub that is interlocked mechanically for better durability. Michelin introduces nextgen airless tweel tire for skid steers with big durability improvements. Michelin s x tweel ssl is a nonpneumatic tire and wheel combination featuring two to three times the lifespan of a pneumatic tire. Its significant advantage over pneumatic tires is that the tweel does not use a bladder full of compressed air, and therefore cannot burst, leak pressure, or become flat. Michelin is bringing a unique behindthescenes experience of the. It can be very dangerous if it happens while driving at high speed on the highway. Michelin x tweel ssl hard surface, for skid steer loaders.
The michelin x tweel ssl delivers a consistent footprint with strong wear life that is two to three times that of the. Michelin x tweel ssl with 2piece hub, for skid steers and. Michelin north america michelin x tweel ssl skid steer. Michelin x tweel ssl 2 offers the same performance as the original models, including. A quick overview of the michelin x tweel airless radial tire. Gkn collaborates on development of new michelin tweel. The tweel a portmanteau of tire and wheel is an airless tire design developed by the french tire company michelin. Michelin x tweel ssl durability test michelintweel.
The hard surface traction hst model helps provide maximum tread life on pavement. Michelin unveils next generation tweel skid steer tire oem off. Unique spoke design helps reduce bounce and driver fatigue associated with. All michelin x tweel ssl hard surface tires are continuously developing with manufactured improvements. Michelin has replaced the need for a tire and wheel. Michelin x tweel ssl allterrain airless radial tires are now available as a factoryapproved option on all skid steer loader models from case construction. Michelin x tweel ssl maryland tire depot millersville.
This means there is no need for costly and timeconsuming wheel and tire mounting to be carried out and once the unit is. Michelin unveils next generation of its skid steer tweel. Michelin xtweel is a highlydurable alternative to conventional pneumatic tires. Easily you convert your traditional bicycle in a modern mid drive electric assisted bicycle. Unlike conventional airfilled tire, wheel, valve assemblies, the new michelin x tweel ssls consist of a single unit with a hub constructed of heavygauge steel that bolts onto the. Michelin interview x tweel ssl airless radial tyre. Michelin xtweel ssl is a highlydurable, nonpneumatic alternative to conventional skid steer tires. Its significant advantage over pneumatic tires is that the tweel does not use a. No maintenance michelin x tweel ssl is one single unit, replacing the current. According to the company, it is the first to offer the michelin x tweel ssl from the factory, thereby providing.
Michelin x tweel ssl is one single unit replacing the current tirewheelvalve assembly. The x tweel ssl also delivers the advantages of easy mounting, damage resistance, exceptional operator comfort, reduced operator fatigue, improved productivity and longer wear life than standard pneumatic tires. Michelin x tweel ssl provides outstanding stability and enables a skid steer to work rapidly with more comfort for the operator, reducing driver fatigue while improving productivity. Use the links above to quickly locate what youre looking for. Outstanding stability contributes to high machine productivity. Michelin x tweel turf airless radial tire john deere us. Military testing has indicated that the tweel deflects mine blasts away from the.
Michelin makes a line of these airless tires for skid steer loaders, which it calls the x tweel ssl. Michelin unveils its next generation airless tire solution for skid steers the michelin x tweel ssl 2 at allterrain and hst hardsurface version at the ag in motion agri trade show in saskatchewan, canada. The tweel is an airless tire design developed by the french tire company michelin. Instead, the tweels hub is connected to the rim via flexible polyurethane spokes which fulfil the shock. New michelin airless tire design offers advantages farm. Case announces michelin x tweel ssl as factory option.
There is no need for complex wheeltire mounting equipment. Video michelin tweel skid steer durability test michelin video 2. The michelin x tweel provides all the same desirable qualities found in pneumatic tires, but without the risk of air loss. The 24 hours of le mans is an event rich in history, with famous drivers and the most technically advanced race cars in the world. Michelin introduces nextgeneration tweel for skid steers.
Uptis is an assembled airless wheel structure technology made. Video tweel carries skid steers better than a flatproof tire. Michelin has introduced the next generation of its airless. There is no need for complex wheeltire mounting equipment and once the tweel unit is bolted on, there is no air pressure to maintain. Unveiled in july, the new michelin x tweel ssl 2 the airless tire solution for skid steers features a completely new wheel developed and manufactured by gkn wheels. Michelin opens first plant dedicated to production of. Michelin expands tweel range in north america autosphere. The tweel is a single, fullyintegrated unit which replaces the traditional tirewheelvalve assembly. Michelin unveils next generation tweel skid steer tire. Case, wellknown for its loaders, dozers, excavators, and attachments, has announced the immediate availability of michelin s x tweel ssl allterrain airless radial tires for its various skid steer loader models.
Michelin s tweel for skid steers changes everything. Purchase includes the michelin x tweel ssl hard surface tire only. However in the beginning these tires will be fitted for suvs because tweel is showing. The michelin tweel skid steer tire and wheel is a revolutionary combination of the ride of a pneumatic tire with the reliability and low downtime of a solid tire. A test of the nonpneumatic tire by resilient industries. The michelin xtweel ssl is a finalist in the transportation category, one of 12 categories honored by the edison awards. An internal drum endurance test comparing the michelin x tweel ssl and the michelin x tweel ssl 2 has shown that the shear beam construction on the latest version is better and helps maximize core life.
Available in both all terrain and hard surface traction models, this second generation tweel. Michelin x tweel airless radial tire comparison tests. Michelin x tweel ssl all terrain, for skid steer loaders. Productivity can be increased because the michelin x tweel ssl provides greater stability and enables a skid steer to work faster with more comfort for the operator, reducing driver fatigue while improving productivity.
Michelin tweel technologies, a division of michelin north america, inc. Picture provided is a stock picture from the manufacturer and may or may not reflect the actual product being ordered. Just in caseairless radial tires now available on skid. Watch the michelin x tweel family of products in action. Michelin introduces two new tread designs for its x tweel. The new version of its airless radial tire will come to market as both an allterrain at and hardsurface version hst. Introducing the new michelin x tweel ssl 2 line of airless radial tires for skid steer loaders. The michelin x tweel ssl 2 airless radial tire is one single unit, replacing the current tirewheelvalve assembly.