Boat Lift Tyres

Role of Boat Lift in the industry

The boat lift, often referred to as a travel lift or a marine travel lift, is engineered to elevate and transport vessels from water to land for maintenance, storage or repair, and to reposition them safely in marinas, boatyards or shipyards. These machines must support the combined weight of the frame, lifting gantries and the boat itself, so the selection of high-capacity tyres such as the MR480 and MB01 is critical to ensure load distribution, structural stability and operational mobility.

Types of Tyres Used in these Machines

In applications for Boat Hoist Tyres utilised on large mobile lifting platforms and Lifting tyres for gantry-style shore machines, both radial and bias tyre constructions are found; these tyres must respond to the demands of low-speed travel, heavy static loads and frequent directional shifts. The machine may drive on firm pavement, timber cradles or saltspray exposed terrain, so the proper tyres must deliver resilience, sidewall rigidity and tread patterns suited to a varied substrate and cyclic movement on Travel lift boats or RTG travelift units.

Tyre Requirements for Reliable Performance

Tyres designated for boat lifts must provide exceptional load-carrying capacity and structural firmness to resist deformation under sustained weight and dynamic shifts. They require a robust casing that limits heat build-up during operation, excellent sidewall strength to accommodate lateral forces when the machine turns or aligns, and a tread compound offering wear and cut resistance in marine and abrasive settings. Stability under crane-style load transfer, uniform traction on slip-prone surfaces and minimal deflection under heavy mass are all technical imperatives for ensuring uninterrupted machine performance.