Newbie question... Tractor on asphalt driveway

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Should I be as worried as I am about driving a 12,000 pound tractor down an asphalt driveway?
Last thing I wanna do is damage the driveway... But I'm wanting to store it in my attached garage until my pole barn gets finished.

 

[paulharvey]

No problems from the weight. Avoid "dry turning" or turning front wheels while not moving. The psi to the driveway is likely way less than your truck/car. If you have R1 or R4, I would avoid leaving it parked on the asphalt on a hot day if asphalt is fresh. Driveway paving operations rarely compact the asphalt good enough, and if you leave it sit, you could get some minor tire marks in asphalt.

Edit: also, avoid brake steering on it

 

[EarPlug]

... But I'm wanting to store it in my attached garage until my pole barn gets finished.

Make very sure you ROPS clears before pulling into garage!!!!

 

[Egon]

Kinda depends on the type of asphalt you have and the ambient temperature.

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Well all is good so far... Best part, guy unloaded and drove it right down the driveway... That way, he damages, he fixes... Luckily it's cool out today so no issues.
Thanks for the replies

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Well all is good so far... Best part, guy unloaded and drove it right down the driveway... That way, he damages, he fixes... Luckily it's cool out today so no issues.
Thanks for the replies

I assume you are talking about the guy who delivered your new tractor. If it turned out that YOUR new tractor damaged your asphalt, why would HE be responsible for fixing it? He was doing you a favor by driving it into your garage. He could have unloaded it off the trailer, tossed you the keys and said adios.

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Kind of a joke, but all good.

 

[4570Man]

I drive a loaded ton truck up my drive way. It weighs more than 12,000 pounds, and doesn't hurt anything. I have driven a forklift carrying about 2,000 pounds on my driveway. The forklift plus the load weighed about 15,000 pounds. Forklifts have tiny tires, and have extremely high ground psi.

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

That's pretty impressive...I tend to worry too much and be overly cautious.
Appreciate the reply!

 

[gwstang]

Woah! What kind of tractor did you get that weights 12,000 lbs? Big Mama!