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[K5lwq]

I have read the posted thread before. I dismissed it long ago as many people don't understand the mechanical limitations that is present on any piece of equipment.

We had a guy that worked for us on the farm that managed to break the front end completely out from under a International 1586. He proceeded to tell us that it was a design flaw and should not have happened. Dad promptly told him that he may be the design flaw. He broke the front end by trying to cross a creek with limestone banks. From the looks of the bank, he hit it a pretty good clip. For whatever reason dad did not fire him until the following week when while following another tractor and disk into a new field he ran the tractor on top of the disk in front of him.

You can perform lots of amazing things with any piece of equipment if you use your head doing it.

Lou probably can get away with those heavy loads all day long. Put the wrong person doing it and something will be broke on the first load.

 

[ptsg]

And these Branson tractors do turn the steering a lot. Much more than I ever saw. The only thing I saw turning sharper than my Branson, was my crawler tractor.

With the steering to full lock, without 4WD engaged on loose ground, the wheels will act as a plow. Now add the weight of the loader and possible full bucket and it's a receipt for disaster.

 

[ericm979]

I have had the front end "push" (go wider than it normally would) when the wheels are turned tight and the soil is loose. In both 2wd and 4wd. I didn't think it was all that unsafe, just something to keep in mind if you're operating near obstacles or dropoffs.

I'm glad for the tight turning circle though. I use that often.

 

[K5lwq]

I don't think it was a safety concern but merely an observation of potential damage that could arise. I love the tight turning radius as well. If one would use the individual brakes to help when turning sharply it would relieve a lot of stress on the front end.

 

[Cougsfan]

Using common sense will avoid almost any problem with any tractor's front end. Unfortunately, common sense is not always a definable attribute

 

[K5lwq]

Using common sense will avoid almost any problem with any tractor's front end. Unfortunately, common sense is not always a definable attribute

I agree 100%!

Let's see, so far I have been told not to use the loader to lift any real weight and not to use 4 wheel drive because of a inferior gear. So maybe I should add enough back ballast to keep front wheels from ever touching the ground. I can just steer with the brakes.

But then my non Cummins engine might not be able to pull me around.

I guess I can just sit in it running the A/C listening to the radio and never move the tractor. :thumbsup:

 

[PapeCAT]

Back to the topic of tires rubbing the fenders I had that issue with my 3725H. It had the largest R4 tires offered and when the tires balled up with mud I scratched the paint off of the inside of my fenders. This was shortly after I acquired it new. It was only after that I thought to check the PSI on the tires and they were beyond max recommended pressure. After lowering the PSI There was more room and I didn't have the clearance issue anymore. This was with non-loaded tires btw.

 

[K5lwq]

My pressure was a little high. I like about 20psi and it was a little over 30. Not a noticeable difference in clearance after I lowered the pressure. I don't get into mud often so not overly concerned. Something to keep an eye on though.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I'll have to admit I've never checked the tire pressure on my rear loaded R-4's. The contact patch has always looked "about right", traction has always been excellent, so I've never put a gauge to them.

I too stay out of the mud with mine. Especially if it's greasy enough to be sticking to the tires. That's a recipe for a stuck tractor and a torn up pasture. Worst mud time for us is usually spring thaw time. Then the tractor may sit for several weeks to a month straight, waiting for the ground to dry out.

 

[LouNY]

Wish I could stay out of the mud.
We have mud when it thaws in the winter,
then there is the spring thaw and spring showers,
and summer storms,
then we have a wet spell in the fall.
I run R1's at 14 -15 psi most of the time on the rears,
the fronts are R1s at 25-30 psi.