Floatation & Traction Solutions

Floatation & Traction Solutions

Stuck pivot towers can cause costly downtime. Valley floatation options can reduce wheel track depth, increase traction, and keep your machines moving through your fields. Different fields require different floatation options, so whether your terrain is rough or your soils are sandy, loamy, or heavy, your Valley dealer can help you determine what's right for you. 

Floatation Options

  • Valley 2-Wheel Drive
  • Valley 3-Wheel Drive
  • Valley Track Drive
  • Valley Articulating Track Drive
  • Valley Articulating 4-Wheel Drive
  • Valley High Profile 3-Wheel Drive Unit

Valley Wheel Options

38" Rim Reinforcement

Heavy-duty rim standard on 38" tires. Valley adds an industry exclusive 0.3" reinforcing plate to the industry's standard rim to ensure long life under extreme field conditions. Non-reinforced rim option available on 7000 series only.

Heavy-Duty Gearbox

Optional bronze gear and hardened steel worm provides longer life under severe field conditions. 

Non-Directional Irrigation Tires

Firestone Champion Hydro ND. Valley is the only center pivot irrigation company to offer these revolutionary tires. Firestone designed the Champion Hydro ND specifically for irrigation machines to increase traction and lessen rutting. The patented, non-directional tread design has equal traction in forward and reverse directions, so you no longer need a front and rear tire. Available now in 14.9"-24" and 11.2"-38" sizes.

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