JLG Industries Inc. has announced an agreement
with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Off Road Tire division for the
exclusive supply of the Firestone DuraForce MH tires on JLG, Lull and SkyTrak
branded telehandlers.
“JLG and Bridgestone Americas Off Road collaborated to create the Firestone
DuraForce MH that will set a new industry standard by increasing tire life up
to 300 percent,” said Brian Boeckman, JLG Industries global director of product
management for telehandlers. “The result is a tire that dramatically improves
the cost of ownership for all three telehandler brands.”
The low profile tire design minimizes the opportunity for sidewall damage while
the unique self-cleaning tread coupled with low ground bearing pressure
optimizes performance in rough terrain conditions. Fewer tire and rim
combinations mean fewer parts to stock and reduced inventory-carrying costs for
JLG distribution.