Buckeye JD
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We just ordered a JD 1023e, with 60 inch mower deck and 54 inch front blade for snow removal. We went with turf tires as it will be used primarily for mowing.
Ordered new JD
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ruffdog
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I'm on the flat so my turfs do fine and I don't have added weight. With the 3ph blower, the front tires could use some weight to help steer though. Plowing, I don't have a problem.
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Buckeye JD
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We have some hills we mow but I think with the 4 x 4, we will be fine. I have used an MTD garden tractor and it got us by for years. I did have one accident on it but it was user error and I was trying to hurry and got myself into trouble. We have a JD 4310 with a loader, rear blade, box blade, 72 inch mid mount mower and bush hog for the heavier work and snow removal if we get a heavy snow that the 1023 won't handle.
DeereMann
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Congratulations on your new machine! The turf tires work better than industrial tires in the snow. Many posters prefer them as they act more like a siped tire with many biting surfaces.
I don't have any issues with my 54" 2-stage snowblower, turf tires, and 4WD, and I have some moderate inclines as well.
Enjoy!
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I don't have any issues with my 54" 2-stage snowblower, turf tires, and 4WD, and I have some moderate inclines as well.
Enjoy!
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Buckeye JD
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Congratulations on your new machine! The turf tires work better than industrial tires in the snow. Many posters prefer them as they act more like a siped tire with many biting surfaces.
I don't have any issues with my 54" 2-stage snowblower, turf tires, and 4WD, and I have some moderate inclines as well.
Enjoy!
This is good to read! I haven't had problems with the R4's on my 4310. We went with turfs on this because it will be our primary mowing machine. I will use the 4310 for brush hogging, loader work and snow removal if the 1023 can't handle it. There have been times where I have had to use the loader to move snow into piles when we have been hammered. I spoke with the dealer yesterday and he said they have the tractor and mower, but have to wait on the front blade.