Maxam Tire Bags OE Fitment from Caterpillar

MAXAM Tire North America has announced that Caterpillar Inc. has tested and approved the 875/65R29 MAXAM MS405 L4 tire as the OE tire for use on specific Cat 982M Medium Wheel Loaders.

Caterpillar is known to be the leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer in the world and for almost close to a century, the company has maintained a reputation for making revolutionary machines which are dependable, proficient and versatile and can be used in the toughest environments. MAXAM manufactures high quality specialty tires in its state-of-the-art facilities with advanced engineering and superior design.

The MAXAM MS405 “65 Series program” was conceptualized for use in high torque, harsh applications which call for tires offering extreme traction. The tire is notable for its deep E4/L4 lug pattern that delivers the optimal combination of outstanding grip, stability and performance, thus providing users with the solution they need for tackling harsh demands. The puncture resistant MS405 tire was fashioned with a cut-resistant tread compound and deep undertread, with the outcomes that it delivers superior productivity and minimal downtime. The tire has been deliberately designed to minimize vibration at haul speeds, with regard to operation costs, the MS405 tire has been designed to make loaders, graders and earthmovers run at the lowest cost-per-hour.

Commenting on the OE fitment, Troy Kline, President at MAXAM Tire North America said that the MS405 tire was designed to thrive under extreme and rugged conditions, to exceed expectations and to deliver value. He went on to add that MAXAM has the support of its Global Dealer Servicing Network comprising over 1,800 outlets which provides easier access to the full product line.

MAXAM already has a strong relationship with Caterpillar with the company currently supplying 23.5R25  MS302 as a factory fitment option on Cat 950GC, 950L, 950M, 962L, and 962M in certain regions The addition of the MS405 tire to the list of factory fitments reinforces this relationship. MAXAM MS302 tire sizes have also

been validated and approved for future factory fitment on additional Cat Medium Wheel Loaders.