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TIRES
 Cat® Tires
As a Caterpillar machine owner, you understand the importance of tires to the performance of every machine you operate.
That’s why we focus on offering a tire line that allows you to work efficiently in almost every application.
Cat Quality
The renowned Caterpillar quality is achieved by ensuring the performance and durability of every component in every piece
of equipment. Tires are no exception. You understand the challenging conditions and work requirements facing your skid steer
loaders, backhoe loaders, and telehandlers. As the interface between the unpredictable terrain and the machine, you know that
tires play a key role in overall productivity.
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They must be stable, yet agile; and durable, yet economical. This section details Caterpillar’s expanded line of tires which reflects
extensive research and engineering expertise that only Caterpillar and our dealers can deliver to you.
Premium Conventional Tires
Caterpillar Premium Conventional tires are engineered to deliver the trademark
Cat durability — which says a lot. Skid steer sizes are equipped with the industry’s
deepest tread depth, thickest side wall (on a premium conventional model), and
heaviest rim guard. Cat tires outperform the competition.
Advantages
• Self-cleaning, open tread design for reduced maintenance time
• Extra large, tapered lugs for traction in slippery conditions and maximum
wear life
• Dual side wall construction for puncture and tear protection
• An advanced blend of natural and synthetic rubber and a reinforced bead area
for maximum wear life
• Heavy rim guard reduces potential for damage to tire bead and wheel flange
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Dry Soil
• Snow
Applications: Recommended
• Rock & Shale
• Quarries
• Rocky Soil
• Wet Soil
• Sandy Soil

Inflated Dimensions Load Specifications @ 5 mph

Tire Wheel Ply Section Outside Maximum Suggested Maximum Tire Tread
Part Number Width Diameter Tire Style Rating Rim Width Width Diameter Inflation Inflation Load Weight Depth
Skid Steer Loaders
238-7740 7.00 in 15.00 in NHS 6 5.50 in 8.00 in 29.90 in 60.00 psi -- 34.00 lb 34.00 lb 0.55 in
185-9932 10.00 in 16.50 in NHS 8 8.25 in 10.70 in 30.90 in 60.00 psi 45.00 psi 52.50 lb 52.50 lb 0.75 in
185-9933 12.00 in 16.50 in NHS 10 9.75 in 12.30 in 33.00 in 65.00 psi 45.00 psi 77.50 lb 77.50 lb 0.83 in
Backhoe Loaders
216-9111 12.50 in 18.00 in -- 10 9.00 in 12.00 in 38.80 in 46.00 psi 40.00 psi 85.00 lb 85.00 lb 0.98 in
216-9112 18.40 in 26.00 in -- 12 16.00 in 18.80 in 55.80 in 32.00 psi 28.00 psi 217.00 lb 217.00 lb 1.10 in
216-9113 16.90 in 28.00 in -- 12 15.00 in 17.40 in 54.60 in 38.00 psi 33.00 psi 187.00 lb 187.00 lb 1.06 in
Telehandlers
208-8513 13.00 in 24.00 in TG NHS 12 9.00 in 14.20 in 54.82 in 65.00 psi 58.00 psi 161.00 lb 161.00 lb 0.91 in
208-8512 15.00 in 25.00 in TG NHS 12 12.00 in 16.74 in 51.82 in 58.00 psi 54.00 psi 195.00 lb 195.00 lb 1.10 in
208-8514 14.00 in 24.00 in TG NHS 12 9.00 in 15.39 in 54.82 in 62.00 psi 54.00 psi 203.00 lb 203.00 lb 0.98 in
208-8515 14.00 in 24.00 in TG NHS 16 9.00 in 15.39 in 54.82 in 80.00 psi 73.00 psi 225.00 lb 225.00 lb 0.98 in

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Low Side Wall (LSW) Tires
For applications in rough terrain, Cat LSW technology offers a smooth, stable ride;
exceptional puncture resistance; and run flat capability on skid steer loader sizes.
The strength of the side wall is the key to this tire’s performance. It is achieved by
combining a lower profile, considerably thicker side wall, and a unique flange and
bead design. The bead resists becoming unseated from the flange after a puncture
as it does with most premium conventional tires, thus reducing costly downtime.
Advantages
• Self-cleaning, open tread design for reduced maintenance time
• Extra large, tapered lugs for traction in slippery conditions and maximum

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wear life
• An advanced blend of natural and synthetic rubber and a reinforced bead area
for maximum wear life
• Exceptional stability for confident mobility on uneven work surfaces
• Reduced impact and side wall damage due to the heaviest and largest rim
guard in the industry and extra rubber that makes the side wall up to three times
heavier than other tires
• LSW technology allows work to continue even when tire goes flat, reducing
costly downtime (skid steer only)
• Higher carcass strength for greater resistance to impact failures and other
abusive treatment
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Gravel
• Dry Soil
• Snow
Applications: Recommended
• Sand Stone
• Rock & Shale
• Quarries
• Rocky Soil
• Wet Soil

Inflated Dimensions Load Spec @ 5 mph

Wheel Section Outside Maximum Suggested Maximum Tread
Part Number Tire Width Diameter Ply Rating Rim Width Width Diameter Inflation Inflation Load Tire Weight Depth
Skid Steer
185-9934 10.40 in 20.50 in 10 8.50 in 10.20 in 31.20 in 60.00 psi 45.00 psi 4,140.00 lb 57.50 lb 0.75 in
185-9935 12.00 in 21.50 in 10 9.75 in 11.80 in 33.50 in 45.00 psi 45.00 psi 5,600.00 lb 77.40 lb 0.83 in
Telehandler
208-8662 13.00 in 33.50 in 12 10.00 in 13.00 in 51.90 in 45.00 psi 45.00 psi 12,300.00 lb 168.00 lb 0.91 in

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 Premium Conventional vs. Low Side Wall
12.3000 (312) 12.3000 (312)
The premium conventional tire is a rugged design that competes head to head
with Galaxy’s Beefy Baby and Goodyear’s IT 323. Low Side Wall (LSW) tires can
be used in more demanding applications where tire punctures are more frequent
or terrain is rutted or uneven which should help improve skid steer operation.
5.572

8.036 PREMIUM (141) LOW SIDE WALL

The Low Side Wall (LSW) tire offers increased stability and improved handling on
(204)
CONVENTIONAL
SAME OUTSIDE
DIAMETER STANDARD RIM demanding terrain, but most importantly, on skid steers it allows the operator to
STANDARD RIM operate the skid steer after a tire is punctured. The advantage of the LSW is the
strength of the sidewall. The bead doesn’t have a tendency to unseat from the flange
like conventional tires. The tire can be repaired at the end of the day’s shift, thereby,
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avoiding any downtime.

The sidewall cross-section of the LSW is over two times thicker than the industry
premium conventional tire side wall thickness.

A skid steer loader will not lose ground clearance when LSW tire assemblies
are installed. The outside diameter of the Caterpillar LSW tire assembly and the
Caterpillar premium conventional tire assembly are the same. The outside diameters
of the rear premium conventional tire (shown below) is 33.0 inches and the same
33.0 inch diameter is shown in a low side wall tire on the front of the skid steer.

Premium conventional (PC) and low side wall (LSW) tire assembly diameters always
remain the same, only the wheel diameter (rim) changes.
Premium Conventional Flotation Tires
For work in soft terrain, such as at a nursery, in sand, or some landscape sites, use
Cat Premium Conventional Flotation tires. A new industry trend, the flotation design
can replace the use of tracks in some applications. Cat Premium Conventional
Flotation tires are constructed with the same rugged durability as Cat Premium
Conventional tires, but are engineered specifically to create less ground pressure.

The flotation tire design incorporates the traditional lug pattern with a wider footprint
to provide a lower ground pressure.

Tire assembly diameter is either 31 or 33 inches, depending on the machine model.

The wheel bolt holes are an eight hole pattern on an eight inch bolt circle. This wheel
design has an outset of 1.75 inches.

The flotation tires are designed to stay within the larger bucket widths of the
Caterpillar machines (66 inch bucket use for 216, 226, 28, 232, and 242 Models
or 72 inch bucket use for 236, 246, 248, 252, and 262 Models.)

The Caterpillar flotation tire is made like the premium conventional tire, except the
tire width is 15.5 inches instead of 10 or 12 inches.
Advantages
• Self-cleaning, open tread design for reduced maintenance time
• Extra large, tapered lugs for traction in slippery conditions and maximum
wear life
• Dual side wall construction for puncture and tear protection
• An advanced blend of natural and synthetic rubber and a reinforced bead area
for maximum wear life
• Heavy rim guard reduces potential for damage to tire bead and wheel flange
• Wider footprint for better load distribution
• Stable ride in soft terrain without sinking
• Heavier, 12-ply rating for greater load carrying capacity

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Premium Conventional Flotation Tires (Continued)
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Wet Soil
• Sandy Soil
• Mud
Applications: Recommended
• Rocky Soil
• Dry Soil
• Snow

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Inflated Dimensions Load Spec @ 5 mph
Part Tire Assembly Wheel Tire Ply Rim Section Outside Maximum Suggested Maximum Tire Tread
Number Diameter Tire Width Diameter Style Rating Width Width Diameter Inflation Inflation Load Weight Depth
Skid Steer
199-5436 31.00 in 15.50 in 16.50 in NHS 8 12.00 in 15.00 in 31.00 in 35.00 psi 30.00 psi 4,479.99 lb 62.00 lb 0.75 in
199-5440 33.00 in 15.50 in 16.50 in NHS 12 12.00 in 15.00 in 31.00 in 55.00 psi 45.00 psi 6,490.00 lb 85.00 lb 0.83 in

Extreme Duty Pneumatic

The Extreme Duty (XD) Pneumatic design is tough through and through. From the
deep tread and ultra heavy side walls to the extra large rim guard, the XD equips
your skid steer to maneuver effectively in the most extreme applications. In fact,
the features that make the XD so tough also make it 26 percent heavier. Concrete
and demolition, quarries, and asphalt recycling jobs are just some of the rigorous
environments where the XD is the clear choice.
Advantages
• 14 ply rating enhances tear and puncture resistance
• 40 percent deeper tread depth than Premium Conventional model ensures long
tire life on rough terrain
• Less void between the tread lugs reduces wear by spreading it across a larger
surface area
• Superior carcass strength allows the tire to bear up to 1,300 lbs more than
competitive models
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Asphalt
• Bricks
• Sand Stone
• Rock & Shale
• Quarries
• Rocky Soil
Applications: Recommended
• Concrete
• Scrap Yard
• Gravel
• Dry Soil
• Wet Soil

Inflated Dimensions Load Spec @ 5 mph

Part Wheel Section Outside Maximum Suggested Maximum Tire Tread
Number Tire Width Diameter Tire Style Ply Rating Rim Width Width Diameter Inflation Inflation Load Weight Depth
Skid Steer
222-3962 10.00 in 16.50 in NHS 10 8.25 in 10.40 in 30.60 in 75.00 psi 40.00 psi 4,339.99 lb 81.00 lb 1.38 in
222-3963 12.00 in 16.50 in NHS 14 9.75 in 12.30 in 32.70 in 90.00 psi 50.00 psi 5,600.00 lb 105.00 lb 1.38 in

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 Extreme Duty Solid
Sold as assembly only
Cat Extreme Duty Solid tires perform on the toughest applications, especially smooth
and hard improved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. As its name suggests, this
is a solid, molded tire with no filler. It improves productivity and profit, because it
eliminates the downtime and repair costs associated with punctures and tears.
Advantages
• Three times longer wear than pneumatics and filled tires
• Solid tire means no flats
• Higher load carrying capacity than pneumatics
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Applications: Highly Recommended

• Concrete
Applications: Recommended
• Glass
• Asphalt
• Bricks
• Scrap Yard
• Sand Stone

Inflated Dimensions Load Spec @ 5 mph

Wheel Outside Rubber Maximum
Part Number Tire Width Diameter Rim Width Section Width Diameter Thickness Load Tire Weight Tread Depth
Skid Steer
187-1279 5.00 in 7.00 in 7.00 in 7.38 in 31.00 in 5.10 in 4,690.00 lb 198.00 lb 1.50 in
187-3230 6.00 in 8.00 in 8.00 in 9.38 in 33.00 in 6.15 in 7,040.00 lb 263.00 lb 1.50 in

Extreme Duty Solid Flexport

Sold as assembly only
This solid tire runs on unimproved surfaces with an improved ride without sacrificing
the strength of a solid. Its innovative design features Flexport, a series of holes
molded through the outer ring of the side wall. These ports result in greater tire
flexibility for a more cushioned ride than solid tires. They also serve as a means of
absorbing shock that would have otherwise been transferred to the machine and
the operator.

NOTE: A 31 × 6 × 10 solid tire replaces a 10 × 16.5 pneumatic tire and a 33 × 6 × 11

solid tire replaces a 12 × 16.5 pneumatic tire.
Advantages
• Tread depth delivers excellent traction
• Less lope than pneumatic tires
• Long-wearing tread compound resists cutting and chunking
• Extremely stable on improved and unimproved surfaces
• Solid means no flats
• Conditions and maximum wear life
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Glass
• Asphalt
• Bricks
• Scrap Yard
• Gravel
Applications: Recommended
• Concrete
• Sand Stone
• Rock & Shale
• Quarries
• Rocky Soil

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Extreme Duty Solid Flexport (Continued)
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Wheel Tire Assem- Section Outside Rubber Maximum Tread
Part Number Tire Width Diameter bly Diameter Side Rim Width Width Diameter Thickness Load Tire Weight Depth
Skid Steer
226-3734 6.00 in 11.00 in 33.00 in Left/Right 10.50 in 11.00 in 33.00 in 6.20 in 8,980.00 lb 275.00 lb 2.30 in
226-3735 6.00 in 11.00 in 33.00 in Left/Right 10.50 in 11.00 in 33.00 in 6.20 in 8,980.00 lb 275.00 lb 2.30 in
226-3736 6.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in Left/Right 9.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in 6.30 in 7,530.00 lb 230.00 lb 2.00 in
226-3737 6.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in Left/Right 9.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in 6.30 in 7,530.00 lb 230.00 lb 2.00 in
Integrated Toolcarrier/Wheel Loaders

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265-7591 9.00 in 20.50 in 59.00 in Left/Right 20.50 in 20.50 in 59.00 in 9.00 in -- 1,796.00 lb --

Non-Marking Extreme Duty Solid Flexport

Sold as assembly only
This solid, non-marking tire runs on unimproved surfaces with an improved ride
without sacrificing the strength of a solid. Its innovative design features Flexport,
a series of holes molded through the outer ring of the side wall. These ports result
in greater tire flexibility for a more cushioned ride than solid tires. They also serve
as a means of absorbing shock that would have otherwise been transferred to the
machine and the operator. These tires can be used on concrete, stone, indoor floor
material, driveways, and walkways. They are ideal for landscaping, snow plowing,
concrete and indoor applications. The non-marking tire compound requires very little
tire mark cleanup. One disadvantage of this tire compound is it may reduce durability
and wear life.

NOTE: A 31 × 6 × 10 solid tire replaces a 10 × 16.5 pneumatic tire and a 33 × 6 × 11

solid tire replaces a 12 × 16.5 pneumatic tire.
Advantages
• Tread depth delivers excellent traction
• Less lope than pneumatic tires
• Tread compound resists cutting and chunking
• Extremely stable on improved and unimproved surfaces
• Solid means no flats
• Extra large, tapered lugs for traction in slippery conditions and maximum
wear life
• Non-marking tire compound reduces or eliminates tire mark cleanup
Applications: Highly Recommended
• Concrete
• Stone
• Indoor Floor Material
• Driveways and Walkways
• Glass
• Asphalt
• Gravel
Applications: Recommended
• Rock & Shale
• Quarries
• Rocky Soil

Inflated Dimensions
Wheel Section Outside Rubber Maximum
Part Number Tire Width Diameter Side Rim Width Width Diameter Thickness Load Tire Weight Tread Depth
Skid Steer
250-2275 6.00 in 10.00 in Right 9.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in 6.30 in 7,530.00 lb 230.00 lb 2.00 in
250-2276 6.00 in 10.00 in Left 9.00 in 10.00 in 31.00 in 6.30 in 7,530.00 lb 230.00 lb 2.00 in
250-2277 6.00 in 11.00 in Right 10.50 in 11.00 in 33.00 in 6.20 in 8,980.00 lb 275.00 lb 2.30 in

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 Non-Marking Extreme Duty Solid Flexport (Continued)
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Inflated Dimensions
Wheel Section Outside Rubber Maximum
Part Number Tire Width Diameter Side Rim Width Width Diameter Thickness Load Tire Weight Tread Depth
Skid Steer (Continued)
250-2278 6.00 in 11.00 in Left 10.50 in 11.00 in 33.00 in 6.20 in 8,980.00 lb 275.00 lb 2.30 in

Mounted Assemblies
Cat tires enhance productivity with design innovations — and with the valuable
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option of purchasing your tires complete as mounted assemblies. This allows

installation of the highest performance tires with the least amount of downtime and
expense. It is an especially beneficial strategy for emergency field repairs. So you’re
back to work — and more productive — in no time.
Advantages
• A perfect, airtight fit
• Assurance of no bent rim flanges, wallowed bolt holes, or distorted pilot holes
from previous
• Compliance with OEM specifications

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