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Posted by Forklift Tire Company on 5th Mar 2026
Need a flat-proof skid steer tire built for severe-duty work? This guide summarizes the Brawler™ HD Skid Steer brochure and explains why these premium construction solid tires are designed to eliminate downtime—plus how to choose between Traction vs. Smooth and Solidflex vs. HD, and how to read the size + load rating tables.
Download the PDF: Brawler™ HD Skid Steer Brochure (US)
Jump to: Why Brawler HD | Installation (bolt-on) | Tread options (Traction vs Smooth) | Solidflex vs HD | Sizes & load ratings | Best-fit applications | Get help | FAQ
Why choose Brawler™ HD skid steer solid tires?
The brochure positions Brawler™ HD Skid Steer solid tires for severe-duty applications where downtime hurts. The core value is simple: eliminate downtime caused by flats and sidewall cuts using a durable cut-resistant rubber compound designed for greater resistance to cutting and chunking.
- Flat-proof uptime: designed to eliminate downtime caused by flats and sidewall cuts.
- Enhanced compound:</strong greater resistance to cutting and chunking for severe duty.
- OEM tested:</strong the brochure notes it has passed rigorous OEM testing.
Installation: built-in wheel (no pressing required)
The brochure highlights simple installation: no pressing is required. The tire includes a built-in wheel that bolts on, so you can install without specialized pressing equipment.
- No specialized equipment required to install
- Built-in wheel design that bolts on
Tread options: Traction vs Smooth (how to pick)
The brochure shows four main configurations, depending on whether you want a more aggressive tread or a smoother contact patch:
- HD Solidflex Traction
- HD Solidflex Smooth
- HD Traction
- HD Smooth
Quick decision rule:
- Traction is typically chosen when you want more bite in loose or variable conditions.
- Smooth is typically chosen when you want consistent contact and predictable wear on hard surfaces. (The brochure notes the tread depth on smooth tires indicates wearable rubber.)
Solidflex vs HD: what’s the difference?
The brochure distinguishes between Solidflex and HD constructions:
- Solidflex: features elliptical apertures.
- HD: is described as aperture-free.
If you want a more “solid block” style, HD is the aperture-free option. If you want the Solidflex design style, choose the Solidflex versions.
Sizes & load ratings (what the tables include)
The brochure includes tables for each configuration showing:
- Tire size (example: 31x6x10, 33x6x11, 36x7x11)
- Pneumatic equivalent size (example: 10-16.5, 12-16.5, 14-17.5, 8.00-16, 7.50-16)
- Overall diameter, section width, rubber thickness, and tread depth
- Load capacity @ 6 mph (lbs) and tire weight (lbs)
Common sizes shown include:
- 31x6x10 (10-16.5 equivalent)
- 33x6x11 (12-16.5 equivalent)
- 36x7x11 (14-17.5 equivalent)
- 31x5x9 and 33x6x10 (12-16.5 equivalent)
- 33x6x8 (8.00-16 equivalent)
- 31x5x7 (7.50-16 equivalent)
How to spec correctly: match your current size (or pneumatic equivalent), then confirm your required load capacity and choose Traction vs Smooth and Solidflex vs HD based on your surface and duty cycle.
Best-fit applications (where the brochure positions it)
The brochure lists these application categories for Brawler™ HD Skid Steer solid tires:
- Skid Steer
- Backhoes
- Mining
- Aerial Boom
- Trencher
- Compact Tractor
Want help selecting the right Brawler™ setup?
- Machine make/model (skid steer or related equipment)
- Your current tire size (or pneumatic equivalent)
- Surface conditions (demolition, scrap, rock, concrete, mixed terrain)
- Preference: Traction vs Smooth
- Preference: Solidflex (elliptical apertures) vs HD (aperture-free)
FAQ
What is the Brawler™ HD Skid Steer tire?
It’s a premium construction solid skid steer tire designed to eliminate downtime and improve performance in severe-duty applications.
Does Brawler™ HD require pressing to install?
No. The brochure states no pressing is required because the tire has a built-in wheel that bolts on.
What’s the difference between Solidflex and HD?
The brochure notes Solidflex uses elliptical apertures, while HD is aperture-free.
What tread styles are available?
The brochure shows Traction and Smooth versions across both Solidflex and HD configurations.