Michelin has won two 2011 “Top 100”
awards from Construction Equipment
magazine for its XDR2 and XHA2
earthmover tires.
“Construction Equipment is a well-
respected, top publication in the
construction industry,” says Bruce
Besancon, director of marketing for
Michelin Earthmover Tires. “Recognizing
the XDR2 and XHA2 tires with these
awards affirms the value that these
tires provide to the end user.”
According the publication, the awards
bring special attention to the most
significant products each year and
emphasize innovations, highlighting
manufacturers that are investing in
research and development.
The winners were chosen by the magazine
from several hundred product
introductions, drawing on input from
readers and the editorial staff’s
experience with equipment technology
and the equipment marketplace.
The XDR2 haul truck tire offers up to
20 percent more tread life than its XDR
predecessor. Introduced at CONEXPO-
CON/AGG last March, the XDR2 is
available in a 27R49 size. Additional
sizes are to be released this
year.
Besancon says the XHA2 loader tire is
designed to accomplish three goals:
“Reduce hourly operating costs, ensure
that work continues smoothly and
safely, and improve operator working
conditions.” Intended for loaders in
quarries, cement plants and on
construction worksites, it is available
in 20.5R25, 23.5R25, 26.5R25 and
29.5R25 sizes.
For more information, visit www.michelinearthmover.
com.
