B3350 AG / R1 tires for a B2650

[Rock Crawler]

It is not my build site nor is it about me at all.....
It is the Kubota corporate "build my Kubota" site....
Where you... well..... you know.... build your Kubota.
So going in there you can option out any model and get build pricing on just about any standard configuration, not including the dealer added accessories labor cost and other side jobs that a dealer may add such as custom lighting, filling tires or any other sort of modification that a dealership may offer.


So click here and you'll see "build" under each family/grouping. You'll note that the 3350SU is pulled to the side from the 2650/3350 model. Playing back and forth you learn that the wheels and tires are all the same aside from the optional larger R4 on the 3350SU. That is the larger R4 that bolts directly to the B2650 but does prevent use of any mid mounted mower. That is why that B3350SU has the option, because the SU is sort of an economy version 3350 that deletes the central forward facing PTO.

Another option going down the path that you eluded to just above would be to see what tire companies may make that could fit the standard wheel diameter/width. You could potentially forgo the ordering with larger wheels and tires (mine was a $400 up-charge to the 3350SU larger R4 if I recall correctly) and instead order the standard R1 and if someone makes a tire in a larger size, you could go buy and have that set of tires installed.

The factory supplied R4 is a Titan Trac Loader by Goodyear, ad I do not know but maybe Kubota only carries Goodyear sourced rubber? You may be able to spend some hours on Google searching and learning about tractor tires, manufacturers and available sizes and find something that fits your needs better?

I took the path of least resistance and got that 3350SU larger R4 and for my use it is an extremely god choice.
But we all have different needs and visions, so you need to make yourself happy.

https://www.kubotausa.com/products/tractors/compact

 

[Dexterous]

It is not my build site nor is it about me at all.....
It is the Kubota corporate "build my Kubota" site....

Ah, the way you worded that lead me to believe that you were talking about a site detailing the specs and build of your specific machine. I have used the "build my Kubota" site no less than 20 times while going back and forth between the B2601, B2650, B2501 and B3301. I never looked at the B3350 or B3350SU build site until about 5 min ago because I was scared off by the emissions controls on that specific motor. I see the larger option for R4 tires and the cost difference as you mentioned. Having only seen references on the forums to the "wider B3350" tires, I assumed incorrectly that all the tire sizes were increased.

Another option going down the path that you eluded to just above would be to see what tire companies may make that could fit the standard wheel diameter/width...You may be able to spend some hours on Google searching and learning about tractor tires, manufacturers and available sizes and find something that fits your needs better?

I took the path of least resistance and got that 3350SU larger R4 and for my use it is an extremely god choice.
But we all have different needs and visions, so you need to make yourself happy.

Yeah, I have looked at aftermarket options and the cost is hard to justify. The problem that I am trying to solve for is muddy ground on slight slopes. I live in a very swampy woods with lots of small hills between large mud puddles. My BX would frequently depress the ground on the downhill size of the tractor and start to lean to the point where I had to use the backhoe to keep the machine from rolling over. While I could "catch" the BX and prevent this, I would imagine that any attempt to "catch" a B2650 would result in injury or worse... Based on our conversation, I am just going to get a set of wheel spacers and call it a day. I seriously considered going the fluid filled rear tires route but I am concerned about the weight. I opted for a B2650 over an L3301 to keep the weight down so I don't want to artificially increase it.

 

[John davies]

Hi guys and gals, I have a B2650 and have just fitted a front end loader which has wiped the tread off the front bridgestone turf tyres fitted sizes are 24x8.5-12 not as the manual states 24x8.5-14,
Have been looking for a replacement tyre but all i can find is 23x8-5-12 how will this affect the gearing on the tractor and it would then be a mix of industrial tyre on the front and turf tyre on the rear. Looking for advise so I don't do any damage to the gearing on the tractor.