logankelly
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Any of you owners experience your lawn getting chewed up by the tread design of the R4s?
Tires R4s chewing up lawn
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RoyJackson
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My current tractor has turfs. However, my old 790 had R-4's.
As long as I stayed off the lawn (slopes and uneven) when it was wet (even from a heavy dew), there was no problem.
Now, the weight of the tractor did leave impressions in the grass after mowing, but they were gone in a day or so.
Wet grass...then I'd get the problems, even when I selected 4WD.
As long as I stayed off the lawn (slopes and uneven) when it was wet (even from a heavy dew), there was no problem.
Now, the weight of the tractor did leave impressions in the grass after mowing, but they were gone in a day or so.
Wet grass...then I'd get the problems, even when I selected 4WD.
Alien
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Only if it is in 4x4 mode.
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I dont mow with my B21 but the only time it chews up the lawn is hard or tight turns with the front tires.
The R4's overall are a good soltution for woods/rocks/lawn whereas the R1s are good for traction they will indent the lawn especially if soft/wet.
I dont have experience with turf on a larger tractor the only turf tires are on my cub cadet and ZTR and they can tear up a lawn as well if stopping or turning too quickly.
The R4's overall are a good soltution for woods/rocks/lawn whereas the R1s are good for traction they will indent the lawn especially if soft/wet.
I dont have experience with turf on a larger tractor the only turf tires are on my cub cadet and ZTR and they can tear up a lawn as well if stopping or turning too quickly.
pane056
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Hello;
When we were buying our 3320 it had R-4's and we had the same concerns, tearing up stuff. Went and had a talk with a pal who was running a 750 with turfs. He said they were great. working his fields, snow plowing anything he wanted to do.
So I had the dealer switch to Turf's. First time I ran it in snow I knew I made a big mistake. One revolution and the trerad loads up with snow and spin, spin, spin.
The 3320 cab unit we have on order will have R-4's.
I'sure there are users that love Turfs for everythng and anything.
thanks, nicholas
When we were buying our 3320 it had R-4's and we had the same concerns, tearing up stuff. Went and had a talk with a pal who was running a 750 with turfs. He said they were great. working his fields, snow plowing anything he wanted to do.
So I had the dealer switch to Turf's. First time I ran it in snow I knew I made a big mistake. One revolution and the trerad loads up with snow and spin, spin, spin.
The 3320 cab unit we have on order will have R-4's.
I'sure there are users that love Turfs for everythng and anything.
thanks, nicholas
RoyJackson
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Nothing wrong with turfs in the right usage...and, it's pretty easy to install tire chains on them.
hanson1999
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ya turfs are way better in snow and ice than r4's. good luck your not gonna like an r4 for snow and ice after having turfs i don't think
Interesting thread. I am currently waiting for my new 2720 w/R4 to be delivered. It's primary duty will be snow removal with 54" front blower and 72" rear blade. No mowing but occasional grass/yard travelling. The dealer seemed to agree that R4's were the way to go. I do plan to run chains on the rear during the winter.
My experienced is limited to a 2WD 30HP Ford farm tractor with R1's, iron wheel weights and chains.
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R-4's don't tear up my lawn, but then I don't mow with R-4's. Occasional driving on the lawn with them is better than with R-1 ag tires, but no residual marks left on the grass.
Turf tires are for turf.
R-4's are for industrial use like dirt work on rock, etc. and where FEL loader work is done.
Turf tires are for turf.
R-4's are for industrial use like dirt work on rock, etc. and where FEL loader work is done.
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I've never used R-4's, but I've been very happy with my turfs. I have a set of chains for them if I really need extra traction and can say that they will, without a doubt, dig a hole in the dirt anytime I want. I short, with chains, they really dig in!
I automatically chain-up for the winter and usually remove the chains as soon as the snow is gone. The vast majority of my summer projects are just fine with the available traction afforded by turfs. If I need more traction, which is rare, the chains are always hanging in the garage, and are on in 10 min.
Tires will always be a compromise of sorts, no matter what you get, and depending on what you're doing, but I've found a compromise I can contentedly live with for a long time.
Joe
I automatically chain-up for the winter and usually remove the chains as soon as the snow is gone. The vast majority of my summer projects are just fine with the available traction afforded by turfs. If I need more traction, which is rare, the chains are always hanging in the garage, and are on in 10 min.
Tires will always be a compromise of sorts, no matter what you get, and depending on what you're doing, but I've found a compromise I can contentedly live with for a long time.
Joe
