JCB has chosen the MICHELIN Power CL as original equipment on its latest 2CX, 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders. This is in addition to the MICHELIN XMCL which is already the OE radial option.

The tire was selected following extensive development testing at JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester in which the tires were put through a series of severe tests to ensure they could cope with the rigours of life on and off the road. The Power CL is a cross-ply agro-industrial tire designed specifically for backhoe loaders, compact wheel loaders and telescopic handlers.

The tire features a damage-resistant tread area with a robust, closely spaced central lug pattern which minimises punctures, and a rubber compound that reduces tearing in harsh conditions.

The cross-ply casing of the Power CL further enhances the tire’s resistance to punctures and impact damage due to the type and number of plies.

The angle of the casing plies ensures very high levels of sidewall rigidity which gives excellent vertical and lateral stability – essential for telescopic handlers working at full extension – and also provides excellent sidewall protection.

The five sizes to be fitted to the new 2CX, 3CX and 4CX are:

 340/80 - 18 (12.5 - 18)  340/80 - 20 (12.5 - 20)  400/70 - 20 (16.0/70 - 20)  480/80 - 26 (18.4 - 26)  440/80 - 28 (16.9 – 28)

The MICHELIN Power CL is available in 11 sizes from 280/80 - 18 TL to 420/80 - 30 TL. MICHELIN Power CL is one of five tire ranges that make up the Michelin Compact Line offer. The Compact Line tires are designed for use in construction, agriculture, landscaping, public works, and roads.