What is Softire?
Softires are tires that are gentle on grass.
Tires made from a specially formulated urethane material are called “soft tires.”
Compared to air tires, these tires put less strain on the grass and are less likely to leave ruts.
Where to use Softires
- 1.Mounted on various work machines on the green
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By equipping the work equipment used on the green with soft tires, it is possible to work without damaging the grass.
Example: Top dresser, green mower, etc.
(Green soft tires for work machines)
- 2.Installation on a golf cart
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In order to accommodate the use of karts at the FW, the air-filled tires have been changed to soft tires. These are made of urethane foam, so there is no need to worry about punctures. (We will design and manufacture them to fit your tire size.)
(Example of soft tires for carts)
- 3.As a green roller
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Our original product, Pulluta (a greens brush machine), has a single roller with a soft tire on the rear wheel, so it can also be used as a greens roller.
(One roller with pull-thickness)
Advantages and disadvantages of soft tires
| Merit | Disadvantages |
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| Gentle on the grass Softires reduce surface pressure on the grass, making them less likely to leave ruts and suitable for working on the green. Long lifespan Softires have a longer lifespan than air tires, approximately 5 to 7 times longer. No punctures Softires are made of urethane foam, so they won’t get punctured. | Heavy weight Softires are heavy because they are made of urethane foam and the wheels are made of steel. However, the surface pressure on the grass is set to be the same as when a person is walking on the grass. It is also possible to reduce the weight by changing the wheels to aluminum. (However, this will require separate design and development.) Sponge effect Softires have a scraped surface of urethane foam, so when they run on water, they absorb water like a sponge. Even if they absorb water, the water will drain away as they continue to run. |
Example of softire installation
Pull Behaind Turf Brush YTB001 （特許5390275号）
Green sharpening and light sand rubbing brush
Sand Peacock Ⅱ
Flicker type sand spreader
Pivot Aerifier YPA001
FW Aerator
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about Softires.