liberty2701
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I mow with R4's with no problems. Lawn stays nice.
Buying Advice New gc 2610
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There are some l-o-n-g threads on the never-ending debate about tires on TBN...
In my experience: If I were to go into the woods a LOT, I'd want some tougher tires than the turfs I have; OTOH, for what I do --mostly mowing and snowblowing-- the turfs have worked very well, in some cases I'd say better than the "harder" tires. Their grip on snowy surfaces is surprising, as long as you're using a blower and can clear your own path as you go.
If you have to go through deep slush or mud, forget it. The turfs will load right up and become pretty much useless.
In my experience: If I were to go into the woods a LOT, I'd want some tougher tires than the turfs I have; OTOH, for what I do --mostly mowing and snowblowing-- the turfs have worked very well, in some cases I'd say better than the "harder" tires. Their grip on snowy surfaces is surprising, as long as you're using a blower and can clear your own path as you go.
If you have to go through deep slush or mud, forget it. The turfs will load right up and become pretty much useless.
whoodle
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I Find that for traction r-4 are mildly better that turfs. They still clog with mud pretty quick and become slicks. They maybe more durable. Turfs will be better on soft lawns. Unless you have rocky steeps I would say turf.
as far as tires, I started with R4 and they will damage a lawn, some may say no way, and I listened to them, I went back to my dealer and purchased new turfs for about $450.00 all four, a lot less lawn damages and works great if using in snow, I feel unless you are working in rough areas, I have both and Turfs work better or should I say Turfs will work well in all conditions, my opinion !!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I am so excited about getting my new tractor, I can't contain myself!!!!
Just got off the phone with my dealer, he had my pricing for accessories PHD, and a tiller, and he said my tractor is on schedule!:thumbsup:
He said they have a serial number for my tractor, and it's almost ready to be shipped to him.
Will ship early next week, and on schedule for me to have it parked in my driveway by the end of the month!:drool:
Just got off the phone with my dealer, he had my pricing for accessories PHD, and a tiller, and he said my tractor is on schedule!:thumbsup:
He said they have a serial number for my tractor, and it's almost ready to be shipped to him.
Will ship early next week, and on schedule for me to have it parked in my driveway by the end of the month!:drool:
Great, Dogscape! Yer gonna love it. :thumbsup: VERY capable little machines. Mine does my lawn in about 1/3 the time of my old push mower, and actually uses LESS fuel to do it.
Which tires did you end up with? Are you getting anything to deal with snow? (Not that we have much this year....)
Which tires did you end up with? Are you getting anything to deal with snow? (Not that we have much this year....)
My dealer said I could go turfs or r4's for same price.
It's a real dilemma for me...
He ordered the turfs, and said if I try em out and decide I don't like em, he'll let me swap them for the r4's.
The thing I like is I could put chains on the turfs... the thing I don't like is I have some steep hills and woods I'll be working.
As for snow, I really didn't give that much thought as I've been plowing with my 1 ton truck and 9' fisher plow for a decade.
It's a real dilemma for me...
He ordered the turfs, and said if I try em out and decide I don't like em, he'll let me swap them for the r4's.
The thing I like is I could put chains on the turfs... the thing I don't like is I have some steep hills and woods I'll be working.
As for snow, I really didn't give that much thought as I've been plowing with my 1 ton truck and 9' fisher plow for a decade.
If you like plowing with your truck, then keep using it, nothing says the little machine had to do everything, I know you want it too, Remember not to bring you down, when you get to your 1st 50 hours, service is needed, hope your dealer has mobil unit to come to your home to service maching or you will need to trailer to your dealer, service for 1st 50 hours is about $500.00 to $600.00 So use the machine but if you don't need to use in snow then don't Good luck and I'm sure we all want to hear if we advised you once you receive your new machine:thumbsup:
, Remember not to bring you down, when you get to your 1st 50 hours, service is needed, hope your dealer has mobil unit to come to your home to service maching or you will need to trailer to your dealer, service for 1st 50 hours is about $500.00 to $600.00 So use the machine but if you don't need to use in snow then don't Good luck and I'm sure we all want to hear if we advised you once you receive your new machine:thumbsup:
WilliamBos
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Are you mechanically inclined? Engine oil, trans oil, front diff, plus changing filters, and cleaning screen.
Some will argue that the dealer should do it, as they go over it with a fine toothed comb.
Price it out both ways, you and done by dealer, then decide for yourself which way you want to go.
Good luck.
