The Alliance Agriflex 363 VF steel-belted row crop tyre range has been developed by Yokohama Off-Highway Tyres (YOHT) for row-crop applications with tractors, and self-propelled and trailed sprayers. It’s said to deliver traction, high load carrying capacity at low tyre inflation pressure and resulting lower soil compaction.
Improved flotation properties thanks to a wider footprint; efficient self-cleaning abilities particularly for wet soils; a steel belt and special compound for stubble guard protection; round shoulders for enhanced protection of the crops; and good roadability due to the blocks in the centre of the tread are also some of the tyre’s key characteristics.
The Alliance 363 VF comes with a D speed rating (65km/hr) and a 10-year warranty.
“With the Alliance 363 VF, we now have a complete range for front and rear tyres of tractors and sprayers – allowing farming businesses full access to the benefits associated with either 40 per cent more load or 40 per cent lower tyre inflation pressure,” YOHT’s Angelo Noronha said. “Both options increase the flexibility of arable operations in potatoes – and far beyond.”
The Alliance Agriflex 363 VF is a capable tyre for row crops thanks to the directional lug design and lugs that are divided in separate blocks. This results in massive traction in the field, while the angle of the lugs towards the tyre centre ensures good roadability.
Its D speed rating is particularly important for tractors and sprayers with frequent transfers between different fields and the farmyard.
When used as duals, the Alliance 363 VF also outperforms super single tyres in terms of soil protection due to the wider footprint. The flotation characteristics further add to the gentle and efficient performance, while the efficient self-cleaning particularly matters on wet soils. In conjunction with the steel-belt, a special compound ensures best in class stubble protection.
The Alliance Agriflex 363 VF is currently available in 15 sizes. A further nine sizes are currently under development and will further widen options for farmers and contractors.
