AboutYokohama-ATG Team

The Yokohama-ATG Team is a collaboration of product managers, field engineers, sales team, and marketing members. The team is committed to delivering high-quality information about the fields of agriculture, construction, forestry, material handling, mining, trucking, and other OTR applications—along with the tires used in them.

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Sep 8, 2022 1:47:43 PM

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Ed Cornish and the Yokohama RR42

Putting the Yokohama RR42 to the Test at the Port of Tacoma

With over 95% percent of imported cargo entering the U.S. arriving by ship, ports play a critical role in the global supply chain. It’s at ports where containers from around the world are transferred for further distribution via inland transportation such as rail and truck and vice versa. Ports like Pierce County Terminal in Tacoma, Washington, employ a variety of equipment to keep goods moving, including straddle carriers that depend on tires like the Yokohama RR42 to keep them operating at peak levels of performance.

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Topics: Testimonials, Yokohama OTR Tires, Port Tires

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Aug 24, 2022 9:57:35 AM

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Tire Tales: The Galaxy Mighty Trac ND, a Mighty Good Tire

Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Puts the Galaxy Mighty Trac ND to the Test


Skid steers have become an integral piece of equipment on today’s dairy farms and outfitting them with the right set of tires can make a huge difference in everything from tire life and cost to equipment performance—all of which adds up to dollars at the end of the day. A Wisconsin dairy recently switched from a competitor’s skid steer tire to our Galaxy Mighty Trac ND and saw firsthand the enormous difference tires can make.

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Topics: Galaxy Tires, Skid Steer Tires, Testimonials, Tire Tales

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Aug 17, 2022 2:22:05 PM

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Should I Choose a Radial or a Bias Farm Tire?

Radial vs. Bias Farm Tires

Farmers today have more options than ever when it comes time to select ag tires. One of the most common ways to differentiate the multitude of farm tires on the market is to divide them by their construction—bias ply or radial. Both bias and radial tires have their advantages, but radials stand apart as there are no real drawbacks to their use in farming applications. Keep reading to learn more about the features and benefits of both types of tires. 

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Topics: Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires

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Aug 5, 2022 9:26:57 AM

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Dinosaurs, Farm Equipment, and Soil Compaction

Farm Equipment and Dinosaurs Exert a Heavy Toll On Soil 

Over the past century, mechanization has dramatically improved crop production and efficiency; however, the size and weight of farm equipment have also grown alongside yield and productivity. A new study found that the weight of modern farm machinery rivals that of sauropods, the largest animals ever to have ever lived on land.

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Topics: Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires, Alliance AgriFlex Tires

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Aug 3, 2022 11:16:03 AM

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New All-Steel Dozer and Loader Radial Tire for Surface Mining

Introducing the Galaxy LDSR 510 

The Galaxy LDSR 510, a new, all-steel dozer and loader radial for surface mining from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, combines extra-deep tread blocks and cut-resistant compound to deliver outstanding performance on rock and gravel surfaces. The new, non-directional tread pattern provides outstanding traction in both forward and reverse, enhancing efficiency in digging, loading, and carrying operations, notes Dhananjay Bisht, Product Manager—Earthmoving, Construction, and Industrial Tires for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc.

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Topics: Press Release, Galaxy ROTR, Mining Tires