Types of Skid Steer Loader Tires

There are three main choices of skid steer loader tires: hollow air-filled rubber tires, rubber tires filled with pneumatic foam and solid rubber tires.

• Air-Filled Tires – these are the least expensive and are the best for smooth rides on rocky or uneven surfaces, however they have the highest risk of getting a flat.
• Foam-Filled Pneumatic Tires – foam filled tires are immune to flats but are much more expensive. Also because foam-filled tires are much heavier than normal air-filled tires they can lead to breakdowns from the extra strain placed on the skid steer’s transmission.
• Solid Rubber Tires – these are generally a lot thinner and aren’t a weight issue like the foam-filled tires, and they won’t go flat, however they are going to give a much rougher ride.

If your operating environment is covered with lots of sharp debris such as nails or glass or if you will primarily be driving on smooth flat surfaces such as roads then solid rubber tires will offer the best value because of their longevity. However in most general conditions air-filled tires are the best because of their economical and comfortable value.  Whichever choice is best for you, it is important to consider a set of backup skidsteer tires as well.  Nothing is worse than down time because of a flat tire.

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4. Skid Loader Adaptability
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