WaxMan's Modifications to the 2013 Grand L 3240 cab

[Baby Grand]

Waxman,
What do you actually gain with the smaller tires?
Is it a matter of getting under a garage door that you can't quite clear with the bigger tires?
Are you starting to encounter limitations of size vs. maneuverability?
Is it just the idea of the overkill of using this tractor for tasks that could be completed just as well (or better) by a smaller tractor?
-Jim

 

[WaxMan]

Waxman,
What do you actually gain with the smaller tires?
Is it a matter of getting under a garage door that you can't quite clear with the bigger tires?
Are you starting to encounter limitations of size vs. maneuverability?
Is it just the idea of the overkill of using this tractor for tasks that could be completed just as well (or better) by a smaller tractor?
-Jim

It must be hard for you and others owning a Grand L 40 why someone would want to chop it down.
I understand that. I'm not sure I do either.
I don't expect anyone that owns one, will like that I'm trying the tires.

 

[TripleR]

While I probably wouldn't do it, I don't see you doing anything that can't be undone, so I don't really see a significant downside to changing tires, backhoe.

I doubt any of us bought the perfect tractor we wouldn't like to make a few changes, I've often said I wish I could buy a JoKiOta or some such other combination. I've benefited greatly from the modifications you and 4shorts have done as well as advice on attachments by others.

I now own a tractor I never dreamed of equipped like I once thought unneeded, who would of thought I knew so little after all those years.:laughing:

DISCLAIMER: I am not an engineer, mechanic or any of that, so take my opinion as that from a hobbyist with a lot left to learn.

 

[bumperm]

Waxman,

In the end, it comes down to doing what *you* want. That decision should be driven by just you.

I think your tractor looks good with full fenders - the big tires. And the big backhoe too. But, I own a little B3350 who's size, maneuverability, weight and capability is just right. There are times that even more backhoe power would be good, but those are rare and are not offset by the additional weight which would be too much for my tow vehicle and trailer.

As to value, I think your tractor has a lot of appeal, though we both know that you won't get paid for all the effort and cost of your improvements, they should make the tractor move faster than average - - a lot faster. On the other hand, the smaller wheels and backhoe will detract, no question, and the buyer most likely will be looking at a significant cost to "change it back" - - in fact, that course may not make sense, as it would likely mean trying to sell the BH77 and buying a new BH92. So in all likelihood, the buyer would, in his mind, be buying a less capable TLB due to the changes.

So, if having what your want is most important - do that.
If resale value someday is most important - don't.

But whatever you do, don't forget to put on the green bumper sticker and stay away from quicksand.

bumper

 

[WaxMan]

While I probably wouldn't do it, I don't see you doing anything that can't be undone, so I don't really see a significant downside to changing tires, backhoe.

I doubt any of us bought the perfect tractor we wouldn't like to make a few changes, I've often said I wish I could buy a JoKiOta or some such other combination. I've benefited greatly from the modifications you and 4shorts have done as well as advice on attachments by others.


I now own a tractor I never dreamed of equipped like I once thought unneeded, who would of thought I knew so little after all those years.:laughing:

DISCLAIMER: I am not an engineer, mechanic or any of that, so take my opinion as that from a hobbyist with a lot left to learn.

Tires and wheels are expensive, I never would even consider changing them if I had to dish out 2100.00. That is why this was a good opportunity for me to try them.
This is the only shot I have and ever will have at trying them, that is why this decision is an important one for me. One I can't seem to make on my own.

And the double step doesn't feel as its needed now, might have to buy new step if I was going to keep the smaller tires.

 

[Fordman1981]

I say go for the smaller tires and smaller backhoe. Dare to be different. If it was something I wanted to do I would do it.

 

[TripleR]

Tires and wheels are expensive, I never would even consider changing them if I had to dish out 2100.00. That is why this was a good opportunity for me to try them.
This is the only shot I have and ever will have at trying them, that is why this decision is an important one for me. One I can't seem to make on my own.

And the double step doesn't feel as its needed now, might have to buy new step if I was going to keep the smaller tires.

Your situation is a unique one and you are one of those people, or so it seems to me, unlike many of us, to whom "close enough" is a foreign term. I fear you may be searching for perfection where none exists, but I wish you the best.

 

[mikehaugen]

I've been following this thread since the beginning and don't understand the maneuverability that you will gain with smaller tires. To me it just makes it lower. I don't think it will get into anywhere that you couldn't with the big tires, unless it was too tall before.

 

[WaxMan]

Forget all the other pictures and different angles this one says it all.

When I compare these two pictures, I like the first one better and thats what counts.
I'm glad I tried the tires, now I know for sure.
I got a big tractor, Thank you for your replies.

 

[WaxMan]

UPI Dateline 07/2016

In what can only be called a freak accident, a hapless gentleman managed to climb onto the nicely shaped roof of his Kubota tractor to save himself after he accidentally, and v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y drove his beautiful, gleaming Kubota Tractor into some quicksand. Unfortunately, the tractor was not so fortunate and was completely submerged, a total loss except for a bumper sticker that floated to the surface reading "GREEN SUCKS" (reporters at the scene had no clue what that meant, but is seemed important at the time as the rest of the tractor was just plain gone - except for some bubbles).

Accident investigators were assisted by Kubota engineers, who were summoned to the scene due to the unusual circumstances and this mishap being the first of its type. At first, wildly waving their slide rules and talking in foreign tongues, they later said they were puzzled why the tractor sank so quickly. This riddle was solved when it was discovered that the owner had taken off the original, "manly" big honkin', high flotation tires, and put on something just a little smaller. This bizarre behavior, now officially called OCTATD (Obsessive Compulsive Tiny ***** Tire Disorder - - - or ObamaCare mandatory reporting Disability Code 7734-BODC-GL32400000) by psychiatrists called to the scene due to the unusual circumstances and this mishap being the first of its type. The doctors opined that this unusual behavior was likely due to the owner ne patient trying "not to make up for something". Sadly he slipped down the slippery slope and "just went too dang small", according to the head doc. This patient kept changing to smaller and ever smaller tires and wheels, about once or twice every week, until the tractor that sank in the quicksand, due to essentially having no tire footprint of any consequence and no flotation whatsoever, was wearing in-line skate wheels, orange ones, had a minimum of 1/4 inch of ground clearance, and had a reputed top speed of 1.9 miles per week (but one heck of a LOT of grunt on DRY ground, according to the owner).

Video at 10 PM.

I read this too quick this morning, it is pretty creative and very funny, I especially like the end 1.9 pw ,lot of grunt:laughing:

minimum of 1/4 inch of ground clearance, and had a reputed top speed of 1.9 miles per week (but one heck of a LOT of grunt on DRY ground, according to the owner).

Thats is just too funny, you did a good job on it.
Thanks bumperm