Tires Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ???

   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #1  

Henry

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Huntingdon, PA
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John Deere 790
My 2000 era JD-790 has served me well over the years, mostly for mowing duty. It's time to replace the tires and my needs have changed. While I still need to mow 6+ acres, I now have the need to do a lot of dirt moving with my loader.

I'm having a new house built on the property, so I've got lots of ground to grade & finish, but will still need to mow 6+ acres.

Are R4's a good choice? I need more oomph for the loader but don't want to tear up the grass when mowing.....

I'd appreciate specific tire recommendations. Thanks !
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #2  
R-4 are a good compromise between the turfs and ag timers.. My 2320 has R-4 and the only time you may tear up the yard is on really tight turns

Brand wise I have no recommendations.. You may have to go with what your dealer or tire place can get/carry in your size

brian
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #3  
I had a 790 with R-4 tires for about 6 years. I now have a 4400 with turfs.
I would strongly advise you to keep the turf tires. For most work, they're better then industrial tires.

Just keep the pressure up in those front tires when doing loader work.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #4  
Neighbor of mine has the same era 790 he bought new with a BH. His came with Titan R4's. Runs it on his yard all the time. As long as its not too wet and no sharp turns he doesn't leave any marks. I had the same 15x19.5 Titans on my Mahindra 2615 and ran them on grass all the time too. You just have to be a little more careful turning.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #5  
Changing to R-4's would require changing to new rims as well, IIRC. I think Roy has good advice for you.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #6  
Hire a bulldozer for the heavy work. The tractor will be ideal for york raking and seeding.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #7  
You will notice the R4's will ride rougher than the turfs too.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #8  
I have a 2720, used mostly for mowing, which is just about the same weight and hp as your 790 and it also has turf tires. I suggest getting a tooth bar on the loader and a 600 to 800 pound ballast box. That, and a tiller, helped me grade and move soil around my new shed just as you are wanting to do.
 
   / Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ??? #9  
mowing 6 ac........turf tires for sure. Much smoother ride. Or maybe change out seat with a better suspension and change to r-4's.
 

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