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The 27" and 29" industrial tires use a 15x8 wheel while the bigger turfs use a 15x10 wheel. As stiff as these turfs are, I think you need the wider wheel.
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For this type question you can also check the parts list: Bobcat Genuine Parts Catalog – Official Bobcat Company site
Ok, another update! I found a set of rims and AT style tires from a Chevy 2500. The hub ID for the chevy rim isn't quite right, but they bolted up ok with a spacer on the backside. The tires on these are 245/70R17, which are around 30.5" overall height. They are load index C tires, so only good for 2200 lbs each at highway speeds, but with in the realm of the likely loads I'll be experiencing with my machine. They do make the machine a bit taller from the R4s I had on it before, but the traction is noticeably improved with the new tires inflated to 20 PSI or so. They also don't damage the lawn, whereas the R4s caused issues during turns.
I'll post back with my experience over time.
I'll post back with my experience over time.
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When installing larger diameter tires on the Toolcat, you will notice that the attachment plate is now higher off the ground affecting the geometry of some of your attachments to the ground. The standard Toolcat tires were 28" in diameter.
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Added an RPM sensor to the hydraulic PTO to ensure I was running the implements at the correct speed. A few pictures of the sensor installation, and the digital display. This particular setup requires I run the engine speed at 2300 RPM to get a 540 RPM output with high flowing on. I was previously running it at around 2100 RPM which was good for an unloaded PTO based on my hand held RPM meter, Pretty happy with it so far.
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Is this PTO on the rear or front? Is it set up to run 3pt equipment? The rpm's on my rear pto on the 5610 will show up on the dash. Your rpm figures are close to what I have found too. Get a picture of what you are running...good job!
This is on the front, I've got a 5600 and I'm using an Eterra 3pt PTO adapter out front. I really wanted to mow with my 94" finish mower out front, and the same with the snow blower. It's a good bit of weight out front, but the toolcat handles it well. Switch to all terrain truck tire gave me the traction I really need. I'm running GM rims with the tires only inflated to 20lbs or so. Gives a very good contact patch, and doesn't hurt the grass. We'll see how it does in the snow this winter.
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