TIANLI CM5 Selected for China’s First

25-Tonne Autonomous Underground LHD

As mining equipment evolves towards larger-scale, smarter and increasingly autonomous systems, tires—the critical interface between equipment and the ground—must deliver greater load capacity, durability and reliability.

Recently, the TIANLI 40/65-39-42 CONSTRUCTION MINING L-5 (CM5) ultra-deep-tread tire was selected for OE fitment on China’s first 25-tonne autonomous underground load-haul-dump (LHD) machine. The fitment demonstrates the CM5’s capability to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation mining equipment and further reinforces TIANLI’s position in mining and construction tire applications.

Engineered for Heavy-Duty Mining Operations

Autonomous mining equipment operates under demanding conditions, from frequent loading cycles and heavy-load transport to repeated impacts on rough surfaces and extended continuous operation. Consistent tire performance is therefore essential to maintaining equipment uptime and realising the productivity benefits of autonomous operation.

The TIANLI 40/65-39-42 CM5 is specifically engineered for intensive loading and mining applications. Its ultra-deep tread is approximately 2.5 times the depth of a standard tread, providing additional rubber volume for long service life in severe operating conditions.

A wide footprint, large gear-shaped tread blocks and a specialised cut-resistant compound provide strong traction while enhancing resistance to cutting, wear and tearing. The robust tread design also helps maintain stable performance under heavy loads and repeated operating cycles.

Designed for open-pit mines, quarries and other demanding applications, the CM5 combines durability, traction and damage resistance to help reduce tire-related downtime and support continuous, efficient equipment operation.

OE Fitment Demonstrates Product and Application Capability

For large mining equipment, tires are more than consumable components. Their performance directly affects equipment availability, operating stability and total cost of ownership. tire selection for OE fitment therefore requires close consideration of load capacity, durability, application suitability and long-term operating performance.

Drawing on extensive technical expertise and application experience in the off-the-road tire sector, TIANLI offers specialised tire solutions across mining, earthmoving, construction, agriculture, forestry, port and material-handling applications.

Through long-term cooperation with equipment manufacturers, distributors and end users worldwide, TIANLI continues to strengthen its application capabilities across a wide range of operating environments.

The successful fitment of the CM5 on this large autonomous underground LHD represents another successful integration of advanced mining equipment and specialised tire technology. It also reflects the customer’s confidence in TIANLI’s product quality, durability and application expertise.

Tire Solutions for the Next Generation of Mining Equipment

From conventional mining machinery to a new generation of large autonomous equipment, TIANLI works closely with equipment manufacturers and customers worldwide to support safer, more efficient and more productive mining operations.

TIANLI will continue to develop mining tire solutions around real-world operating requirements, with a focus on load capacity, durability, impact resistance, wear resistance and service life.

By combining product development with practical application experience, TIANLI is committed to delivering specialised tire solutions for a broad range of mining environments and equipment applications worldwide.