Straddle Carrier Tyres

Role of Straddle Carrier in the industry

A straddle carrier is a specialised container-handling machine used within terminal operating environments to lift, transport and stack loaded or empty ISO containers efficiently. Operating at low speeds but under extremely high structural loads, it moves containers through its elevated frame while maintaining stability across uneven or abrasive yard surfaces. Because these machines combine heavy lifting, high reach and continuous travel cycles, tyres such as the M-STRADDLE provide the required load-carrying strength, lateral rigidity and predictable rolling behaviour for demanding port operations.

Tyre Types Required for Straddle Carrier Operations

Machines equipped with Straddle carrier tyres require tyre constructions engineered specifically for high container loads, frequent alignment movements and sustained operation on hard terminal pavements. These tyres must offer reinforced crown stability, deep industrial tread patterns and strong sidewall protection to support the vertical forces generated when lifting containers within the carrier frame. Their structural design ensures consistent handling during tight manoeuvres, rapid container positioning and continuous duty in modern terminal operating environments.

Tyre Requirements for Reliable Performance

Tyres for straddle carriers must maintain structural integrity under extreme vertical loading, resist deformation when the machine turns or aligns with container stacks and withstand abrasion from concrete or block-paved surfaces. They require a casing capable of enduring cyclic stress, a tread compound resistant to heat build-up during long operating cycles and a footprint that preserves stability when lifting or lowering containers at height. High lateral stiffness, controlled deflection and reliable traction are essential to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted container yard performance.