PolyFlex Gauge Tire

  • Longer, Extended Life
  • Flexes to shed mud
  • Keeps you running smoothly
  • 3-yr warranty

FarmFlex Gauge Wheels

  • 20 – 80% longer life
  • Semi-pneumatic, and pliable
  • Super-rugged rim and hub
  • Self-cleaning
  • No more punctures
  • Available in 4.5″and 3″ widths
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Gauge Wheels

The gauge wheel’s purpose is to keep the planter/drill running at a consistent depth and absorb the residue (in no-till). Until now, there have only been two options for gauge wheels: soft, rubber tires and rock-hard, polyurethane tires, making a tough choice for farmers. At Exapta, we have always preferred the rubber tires; they are pliable enough to absorb variations on the soil surface, from small stones to thick stalks, plus, rubber tires shed mud better due to their flexible nature. The downside to rubber tires is the wear-life in no-till conditions. Originally designed for tilled seedbeds, the abrasions of corn stalks, soybean stubble and cotton in no-till, cause rubber tires to wear quickly (in some conditions, only lasting one season). Hence, the introduction of polyurethane gauge wheel tires. Their wear life is exceptional, but rock-hard tires can increase soil compaction and may cause the row unit to raise or jump over variations on the soil surface, causing erratic seed depth placement. And, their rigid structure, causes mud build-up.

After extensive testing in a variety of conditions across the U.S., Exapta is pleased to offer the Poly-Flex™ gauge wheel tire, combining the strengths and minimizing the issues of pliable rubber and hard polyurethane. With a 3-year warranty, the Poly-Flex™ assures durability for long-lasting wear-life and pliability to conform to your soil type.

PolyFlex™ Replacement Gauge Wheel Tire

Flexible Polyurethane

Pliable enough to absorb variations on the soil surface, from small stones to thick stalks, plus, PolyFlex™ tires shed mud better due to their flexible nature.

3-year Warranty

With a 3-year warranty, the PolyFlex assures the durability for long lasting wear-life and pliability to conform to your soil surface.

PolyFlex in Action

PolyFlex tires will absorb variations on the soil surface, rather than allowing the row unit to raise or jump.

OTICO FARMFLEX Gauge Wheels

We also offer the FARMFLEX complete gauge wheel assembly with a spoke rim and premium HD rubber for 20-80% longer life over OEM tires (FarmFlex open rims are not available with PolyFlex™ tire). Read below for more information on our gauge wheel options.

 

Unique Cup & Cap Design

Improves ball bearing protection thus sealing it from dust in the field; from rain water and mud.

 

Long-lasting rubber

The rubber in FARMFLEX tires is thicker and lasts longer than other brands, yet they still have a softness or pliability to cushion the soil (unlike some brands that are rubber but have little or no air cavity, and are hard as a rock). Excellent at shedding mud. 

 

Open-rim Design

Thicker, cast iron spokes for better mechanical resistance. There’s also more space between spokes which prevents mud from building up inside the wheel.

Related Products

Content of this page is copyright 2005-2021 Exapta Solutions, Inc. (reprint with written permission only).

Thompson wheel covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,907,833. Liquid delivery feature of Valion seed tube guards is U.S. Patent No. 8,978,564. Ninja seed bounce flap U.S. Patent Pending. UniForce U.S. Patent Pending. All rights reserved on other designs. Exapta is a registered trademark of Exapta Solutions, Inc. Keeton is a registered trademark of Precision Planting. Mojo Wire, Thompson wheel, Valion guard, Ninja flap, UniForce, DuraLok, No-till Seeding Explained, and No-till Seeding School are trademarks of Exapta. Disclaimer: Recommendations & page content are current, accurate, and believed to be broadly applicable as of the time of writing (Dec 2005) and last update (2005 – 2014). Because of diversity of soils, climate, crops, planter & drill models/designs marketed worldwide, combinations of attachments, etc., actual results may vary. No warranty is made as to actual results obtained. Should you encounter exceptions or worthwhile annotations to the statements made on this page, please contact us.

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