B3200 turfs to R4

[JCC]

My new to me B3200 has turf tires. For my uses (mostly loader work) I think R4 are a better choice but the price on the tractor was too good to pass up so here I am with turfs.

Any opinions, what about just getting chains for the turfs? Can the turfs handle heavy loader loads ok.

Can someone tell me the size of the wheels (front & back) for R4 tires? Are they the same as the turf wheels or would I need new wheels as well as tires? Are there suppliers of aftermarket Kubota fitting wheels? How doable is it to sell the turfs, I am thinking if I can sell the turfs it will ease the sting of paying close to $1000 for R4 not counting the wheels if needed.

 

[abeal]

Generally when people replace tires they replace the whole wheel/tire combo on these small Kubotas. Go to the dealer and ask a salesman for the whole goods price list.

I would try the turfs though - I would imagine they would be just fine unless you're in an industrial setting. Still probably ok though.

 

[moship]

I believe the B3200 R4's are the same as the current B3350. Prices below are for the tire/wheel assembly ready to be installed on your tractor. Of course the price may have changed since 2014, but hopefully you'll find the info useful.

B3200 from 2014 wholegoods:
ABR8726......... F-TIRE 23x8.5-14 R4 IN Steel Bias AA 47 $ 179.00
BR8749............R-TIRE 12.4-16 R4 IN Steel Bias CA 108 $ 426.00

B3350 2014 wholegoods
ABR8726............FTIRE 23x8.5-14 R4 IN Steel Bias AA.... 47 $ 179.00
BR8749.............R-TIRE 12.4-16 R4 IN Steel Bias CA..... 108 $ 426.00

 

[pmsmechanic]

I would try a tractor with R-4's first. They are quite a bit rougher riding than turfs. As far as I'm concerned you already have the best all around tire on your B3200. If you blow front tires with too much weight then buy some with a higher ply rating.

 

[JCC]

Thanks for the info and suggestions, I will give the turfs a try and see how they work out first.