Traction Tires for steep muddy hills

[Yamforlife]

MarkV - totally agree!!

I just want to maintain what is there already there and fix a few bad spots. Its more about pulling stumps putting in food plots etc. at the cottage. I just don't want to bury this thing in Loon Poop on the way in LOL!!

i am just going to pick away at this - it may take me years.

 

[Yamforlife]

Georgian Bay is such a beautiful area.

Agreed!! I love it Been going there my whole life.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Nice Tractor !!

You will want loaded Ag tires for the mud and if you have any snow/ice, rock/ledge, or roots to go over you will also want chains I think. Ag tires work great in soft dirt but you would be amazed at how slippery a big wet root or flat rock or ledge is, especially in a wet spot, if you are pulling a load or going up hill. There is nothing for the lugs to grab when you get on something smooth. I could not go on this trail when it is wet w/o chains unless I stood on the dif-lock all day. And I really like this style chain.

 

[Wolfy]

R-4s seem to be ideal for T-L-Bs. The traction they can muster will surprise you.

 

[Gordon Gould]

R-4s seem to be ideal for T-L-Bs. The traction they can muster will surprise you.

I have heard others say that. But don't they just load up with mud and become useless going up a steep muddy hill ??

 

[Wolfy]

My L3710 has R-4s and zero issues. And my 2wd JD backhoe. If it gets so muddy that I can't climb the hill, Im usually wasting more diesel than is worth for the work that I'm not getting done. I find it much more productive to wait to a dry day.

 

[k0ua]

I have heard others say that. But don't they just load up with mud and become useless going up a steep muddy hill ??

They can. It depends on the mud.. everyone's conditions are not the same! Those chains you have look very aggressive and effective.

 

[Wolfy]

That's very much why the R-4s and R-1s both have their place. There is no perfect tractor tire.

 

[newbury]

Instead of investing in a new set of tires first try and find find a good set of "mudding" chains for your R4's that you can modify to fit the potential Ag tires. Then take some of the $$ you would have invested in a new set of Ag tires/wheels and buy a good heavy duty winch to haul you out if you get stuck

 

[ovrszd]

My previous tractor was an L4400 with R4's. I put simple 2-link crossbar chains on the back tires. Made an amazing amount of difference. I do a lot of timber work in steep terrain. I wasn't afraid to take that tractor into anything with those chains on!!! I'd say try chains first, they are the cheapest investment and can always be sold if they don't work out for you.

To change to R1's you are gonna hafta buy rims plus tires. Also gotta buy all four. Do a Google search. I think the cost will scare you!!!! Several thousands of dollars.