L4610 is here

[MChalkley]

Rat - JCB makes some top-notch well-designed equipment, so it only makes sense that they put XM27 tires on it. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif I didn't know that, though, and I'm happy to hear it. I briefly considered getting the smallest wheel loader they make when I got my L4310HST. I don't remember what was wrong with it now. It might have been something as drastic as not having a 3-point hitch - I looked at so many different pieces of equipment from so many manufacturers that I just don't remember.

Mark

 

[MChalkley]

Rich - I'm sorry about the metal work on your brand new tractor. If it's any consolation, the tires are worth it. Also by way of consolation, Kubota II orange paint works well and matches perfectly. Check out the pics of my console for proof! And yet again by way of consolation, this is probably not the last time you're going to be welding on that tractor, and it does get a lot easier each time...

Mark

 

[gordon]

Here is a question for both Mark and Rich--Did the Mich tires on the rear only cause any problem with the stock fronts? Thanks
Gordon

 

[richh]

Mark no worries. I would suspect that you are right, it will likely get re molded once agian. I have a freind with a dig. camera, I will try and get some pitc. posted if I can get a grip on how-to do it??? can't be to hard? It sure is neat to be able to do that now, we just all need camers now/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I went and looked at it today, sure im glad I didn't and try and do it, dodge a big bullit. Pick it up tomaroww, and get rear tires mounted, then I will be done for a while and get to get some work done. Got top-n-tilt cyl. $300.00 for both, no hoses.
Rich

 

[richh]

Gordon- I never ran it in 4 wheel dr. with a mis-match set, all mich or all r-4. I think you would have troulbe, I think Mark got diff. fronts to go with the mich. on the rear. The front mich. are about 2-2.5" taller than the r-4. If I get the camera I will post a pitc. of then side by side fro your viewing!
Rich

 

[gordon]

Yea that would be way cool if you could show a picture!! Also a picture of the frame modifacations that your having done as well.
Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Gordon - Yes, switching only the rears to Michelin XM27 19.5LR24's would cause major problems. You'd have a huge lag situation - a definite no-no. You might could go with a different size XM27 tire, though. I can check the book if you need to know.

Mark

 

[richh]

Gordon- here ya go not a lot a words but a lot of photos. Let me know what you think. This one should be the whole tractor side view.
Rich

 

[richh]

loader frame cut out.

 

[richh]

Tires check it out.

 

[richh]

Tires- more of them kind of a top view XM Mich VRS R4

 

[_RaT_]

Rich, I don't know how they come up with the classification of R1, R2, R4 etc, but those Michelins R4's sure look more like R1's. Great pictures, Rat...

 

[gordon]

Rich to say I'm jealous is an understatement to say the least!!! An awsome looking tractor with those tires all around. Thanks for the excellent pictures the difference in the front tire size really showed up in the front picture.

Looks like the welder overcame your clearance problems and did a fine job as well. Now its time to get it muddy!!! My wife saw the pics and asked how he keeps his tractor so clean with those monster tires on there? I told her it's new and in the process of being reworked and probley won't stay that way for long!

Now that you have the matched set of tires let me know what kind of traction you get with them---bet your wife is still trying to wipe the grin off your face!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Gordon

 

[MChalkley]

Rich - Nice shot! I wanted to do that, but my original tires are long gone.

And, for the benefit of those who haven't seen the tires in person, there's more difference between the rear tires than the front tires.

Mark

 

[MChalkley]

Actually, that's not quite correct. I just remembered that my original tires are on my friend's tractor. All I have to do is park his L2550 beside mine. I'll see what I can arrange...

Mark

 

[MChalkley]

Gordon - While Rich is checking out the traction of his tires, I'll give you a hint: they're awesome!

Mark