This article outlines the successful application of Forlander L-5S reach stacker tires in the construction of a port in South Korea. The customer, a leading logistics company, chose this tire to address the short lifespan and high failure rate of traditional tires. The L-5S tire significantly improved equipment stability and economic efficiency, reduced maintenance needs, and ultimately made Forlander the customer’s primary tire supplier.
I. Client Background
This customer is a leading logistics company in South Korea, with operations located at Busan Port, a global hub. The port operates 24/7, placing extremely stringent demands on the durability of equipment and its components.
The extreme challenges faced by the customer’s container reach stackers during operations include: requiring exceptional stability for precise stacking of multiple containers; withstanding concentrated heat generated by prolonged low-speed travel; and performing continuous sharp turns, causing severe wear on tire shoulders. Furthermore, the operating environment is characterized by abrasive concrete surfaces, the threat of impact from container corners and curbs, and the immense static load from heavy containers. In this environment, inadequate reach stacker tires performance would become a significant operational burden.
II. L-5S Reach Stacker Tires Cooperation Overview
Faced with the high-intensity, high-wear extreme operating environment of Busan Port, this leading South Korean logistics company, after multiple rounds of communication, ultimately selected Forlander L-5S port-specific tires as its container reach stacker solution to address the pain points of traditional reach stacker tyres short lifespan, high failure rate, and impact on operational efficiency.
In this collaboration, the customer used Forlander L-5S tires in size 18.00-25, 48-ply rating, specifically designed for heavy-duty port equipment engineering. Through a reinforced carcass design to withstand the extreme impact loads from containers; the use of special cut- and tear-resistant rubber compounds to cope with the continuous wear of rough concrete surfaces; and optimized tread pattern and structure, they provide excellent traction and self-cleaning properties while ensuring the top-level stability and safety necessary for equipment operation.
III. Customer Feedback
After being put into actual use, the Forlander L-5S tires received consistently high praise from frontline operators to management for their outstanding performance.
At the operational level, reach stackers generally reported that equipping their equipment with Forlander port equipment tires significantly improved stability and operational confidence when moving and stacking containers, which is crucial for precise and safe operations in congested and busy port environments.
At the management level, fleet managers highly praised the tires’ reliability and economic benefits. Forlander tires reduced unplanned maintenance incidents caused by tire problems, thus ensuring equipment uptime. The increased tire durability directly translates into longer service cycles and lower hourly operating costs, resulting in clear financial benefits.
Based on this successful collaboration, the client has officially designated Forlander otr tire manufacturer as its primary tire supplier for port equipment. This is not merely a change in procurement practices, but also a definitive endorsement of the Forlander tire brand’s reliability, durability, and high value in port applications.
