Poole Harbour Terberg Tugs Switch to Michelin

Poole Harbour Commisioners have fitted their fleet of six Terberg TT22 4×2 tractor units with Michelin’s X-Terminal T tyres.

Engineering Manager, Paul Gillingham, explains the reasoning behind the switch: “The new Michelin tyre is on target to increase tyre life on the steer axle by over 300 per cent and on the drive axle by 140 per cent. We are anticipating that the tyres will give our drivers the comfort and traction they need when pulling the trailers or loading the ferry.”

Trucks in Poole Harbour, a major port for bulk cargo imports, situated on the south coast of England, are used to transfer a range of products from timber to steel, as well as trailers travelling on the regular Ro-Ro service to and from France, the Channel Islands and Spain. On initial delivery, the Terberg tugs were supplied with tyres more suited for general road use than arduous port-driving requirements.

Michelin’s X-Terminal tyres were designed and developed for fitment in any axle position, utilising Michelin’s radial casing design. The 280/75 R 22.5 X-Terminal T is a radial tyre designed specifically for operation on tugs and tractor units used for short-distance trailer movements in ports and freight terminals.