Tire Selection I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715

   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #1  

carrot

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My tractor came with r4 industrial tires. I have a FEL and a brush hog for cutting 4 foot grass in the summer and a 4' plow in the winter for snow.

Snow isn't an issue, but I do tend to get stuck often in my low land.

I am wondering if I put on R1 tires would I have better luck in the mucky areas?

Also, the tire I am looking at is the exact same size as I have,, I shouldn't have to get new rims?

Thank for your input!
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #2  
Carrot- Welcome to TBN!!!

R-1's do not appear to load up as much and can go forward in mud better than R4's, but that does not apply going in reverse due to the R1's tread design. You can still get stuck. My old SCUT Ford 1100 was always getting stuck due to its small size tires and limited ground clearance. My CUT NH has not been so challenged (yet).

I am sure other owner/operator members here will have their own opinions and experiences that will be shared.
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #3  
I went with R1 tires for my new L3301. A farmer I knew said he has used R1's for the past 33 yrs and only had 2 flats.
The R1's sheds mud better which allows your tractor to not get bogged down as much as R4's.
I would go R4's if most of my work was in the open or if I had to go on paved roads.
I went with R1's because most of my work will be within trees or close to the trees.
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #4  
I have R4's and wish I had bought the R1's, I think they would be better for you're situation. They should mount on you're rims no problem. The R4 is a decent all around tire but I have found them to have little to know traction on some of my property.

On edit OP: The R1's are not all they deep for SCUT's so they wont dig a hole quickly like a big deep lug R1 will on a bigger tractor but I think it would be better than the R4.
 
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   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #5  
We have one tractor with R4's on it at the farm, I very seldom run it.
When I do if it's out in a pasture or field I am always surprised at the lack of traction if there is any moisture in the ground.
They tend to fill with mud easily and spin but not dig down fast, so it's easy to get to a point that you can't go but you can get yourself out of,
an R1 will dig a hole in a hurry so you can get well stuck. :drink:
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #6  
I think I would try chains before I would go buy new tires.... I have an l3400 with r-4's and its about helpless in snow and mud. throw the front v-bar 2 link chains on and it goes pretty decent. I'd like to get a set for the back, but if its that bad, I just get the bigger tractor with r-1's...
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #7  
I think you should look into R1W. They are like R1 (themselves a large improvement) but slightly wider and with deeper wider spaced lugs.
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #8  
If the ground is wet muck, you will just get more stuck with R1s. The tractor doesn't have enough ground clearance to benefit from a tire change. The best thing about having the GC is the ability to landscape, improving drainage so less likely to get those wet spots. I've used mine to make new ditches, fill in old ones, and contour areas to improve water runoff.

Pics also help for internet advice.
 
   / I have Wet land and a Massey Ferguson 1715 #9  
My tractor came with r4 industrial tires. I have a FEL and a brush hog for cutting 4 foot grass in the summer and a 4' plow in the winter for snow.

Snow isn't an issue, but I do tend to get stuck often in my low land.

I am wondering if I put on R1 tires would I have better luck in the mucky areas?

Also, the tire I am looking at is the exact same size as I have,, I shouldn't have to get new rims?

Thank for your input!

Normally I like the R4s but that is for larger machines where the R4s are kinda knobbly enough to handle some mild mud.
If I am thinking right about your GC1715 tractor, it can mount a a rather wide and low profile R1, but the similar low profile R4 that I see in pictures just don't have as much traction as the other R4 I are familiar with.

So you don't have much traction... Great for mowing, sand, and flat dry work, though. So I'd call yours an exception to my general rule about preferring R4s. If I had that little tractor I'd be tempted to give the R1s a try. Hoping that they aren't real expensive.... You might even find a set mounted on rims and end up with the best of both worlds. In fact, check into the price of rims. Sometimes they are reasonable.

Chains do work, too. Lots of times all you need is a set of very light chains for the fronts. They will surprise you.
Luck, rScotty
 

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