R4 for gumbo mud?

[normde2001]

Just curious, why do you need to work in the mud? Unless pulling/pushing someone out of the mud, I can't think of anything that can't wait til it dries up.

 

[Glenn9643]

As I mentioned in an earlier post, different thread, our ground is probably pretty similar.
I had R1's on my previous tractor, TN65, and went with R4's this time primarily because of the way the fronts on the TN cut when turning. I think my rears are 17-1/2" wide, and the footprint makes a noticeable difference in the depth of rutting. Since doing some drainage ditching over the past year or so I'm able to go just about anywhere now even when it's wet, but there are some spots that you have to just move on through; if you stop a time or two you'll be there a while!

 

[CajunRider]

The swamp grass in the wet area harbors mosquitoes like crazy. If I keep it cut low the mosquitoes don't hang around. A good breeze from the lake and they are gone. If the grass is high and serves as wind break, the mosquitoes stay and breed.

 

[JJT]

What else will this machine be used for? If it's a dedicated mower, get something light with a wide tire. I have some wet spots and the ZD21 works great. Before the zero turn I would have to wait for things to dry out before I could use the 6000 # L3710.

 

[btolle]

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Only someone who has never lived in Louisiana would ask that question /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bill Tolle

 

[CajunRider]

Beside being my dirt toy the tractor will be used for general landscaping and bush hogging and that's it for now. I have a ZTR to mow around my house pad where I'll keep a small nice lawn for LadyRider to walk around and plant her flowers.

For future use I plan to buy and develop some acreage about 5 year from now. Since I am a hobby woodworker, I may just take it to the wood and drag some logs out.

 

[KiotiJohn]

CjR, I don't think you're going to be all that much better off with the AG tires in that rue. The CK20 has a 12" clearance, and you'll be on the bottom at 14 regardless of the tire. Sometimes, I've found that the wider R4 can stay on top a little longer than the narrower Ags unless I do a lot of back and forth in the same rut, and you probably know what that does, but they will fill up with mud and then most of the traction is gone.
I've never been able to stick the tractor all the way yet as long as I have my loader. I just get that bucket rolling and curling me right out of it. I have been on the bottom of the tractor, but I have always gotten out so far. John
EDIT: I just read what you posted while I was posting mine, and for sure if you're going to the wood to drag logs, get the larger CK20 or equivalent rather than a Sub CUT. The extra clearance will make a lot of difference, and the CK20 does a great job of pulling large logs. You may have seen my post on pulling logs where I was pulling some over 20' long and two feet across. Not bad for a small framer. John

 

[PineRidge]

R-4s + gumbo mud = slicks no matter how you look at it.

Ag's are much better for sloppy conditions.

 

[CajunRider]

John,
Right now I am thinking 30HP or so CUT such as Kioti: CK30, DK35, Kubota: L3400, NH: TC30, Mahindra:3515.

And Yes Ag tires I will have. Thanks to everyone here.

 

[ScottAR]

There's also an alternative, although more expensive.
An R1W. Fits on R4 rim, has R1 tread. I'm not sure if they'd be available from the factory or not though. Just an Idea.