Stability for lifting devices: the new MICHELIN X-CRANE 2

• The MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 tyre is now available in size 445/95 R 25 178F TL, designed for all-terrain and mobile tower cranes.

• Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, the tyre offers high performance in reliability, energy efficiency, and productivity.

• The MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 is 5% lighter than its predecessor and reduces fuel consumption by 13.3%, saving around £1,111 per 10,000 km.

• It features a new load and speed index, allowing vehicles to carry 800 kg more per tyre at 80 kph, enhancing load capacity and operational efficiency.

• The tyre's braking performance on wet roads is 21% better than its main competitor, and it is suitable for mud and snow with M+S marking.

• The MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 is approved for use on various machines in Europe and the US, including models by Liebherr, Grove, Tadano, and Linkbelt.

Following an initial size launched in summer 2024, the MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 is now available in size 445/95 R 25 178F TL. This tyre has been designed particularly for all-terrain and mobile tower cranes, for on- and off-road use, combining a construction casing with a MICHELIN inspired truck tyre tread. The MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 was created in collaboration with leading companies in the industry and is based on more than a decade of experience. It was developed for the specific requirements of cranes and offers high performance in terms of reliability, energy efficiency and productivity.

Strong and fast

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The new MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 weighs 5% less than its predecessor, the MICHELIN X-CRANE +. Its low rolling resistance reduces carbon emissions through enhanced fuel efficiency, resulting in lower operational costs. Compared to the main competitor, the fuel consumption of machines fitted with this tyre is reduced by 13.3%, corresponding to around 826 litres of fuel or roughly £1,111 saved, with a crane that has a mileage of 10,000 kilometres (6213,7 miles). It allows vehicles to carry heavier loads at the same speed thanks to the new load and speed index, changing from 174F to 178F4. Thanks to its new casing, the MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 can carry 800 kg (1,764 lb) more per tyre when traveling at 80 kph (50 mph). This increased load capacity represents an additional load of 1.6 metric tons per axle5. At the same time, engineers were able to reduce heat build-up, resulting in enhanced durability and performance under demanding conditions.

Consistent performance

The tyre’s braking performance has also been further improved: on wet roads, the braking distance of the MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 is 21% shorter than that of its main competitor. With M+S marking, the 445/95 R 25 size is also suitable for use in mud and snow. The tyre tread features the MICHELIN REGENION technology. REGENION stands for different types of lamellae that form a changing profile, giving the tyre high levels of grip and traction throughout its entire service life and in all weather conditions. To create these complex treads, the tyre moulds are partially manufactured using a process called 3D metal printing. REGENION also reduces tread deformation and rolling resistance which lowers fuel consumption.

The new MICHELIN X-CRANE 2 in the 445/95 R 25 size is approved for numerous machines on both the European and American market: LTM, LTC, and LG by Liebherr, GMK by Grove, AC by Tadano as well as the AT models by Linkbelt for the US market.