Comparison R4's or Turf tires?

teg · Jan 26, 2011

Deadman said:
...I like my R4's, but they are just so useless in snow...

check out http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/snow-removal/193438-cutting-groving-siping-r-4-a.html

Mark Preston · Jan 26, 2011

I have turfs on my 4300. I primarily use it for egress windows and frost footings in back yards of homeowners. In almost 10 years I havnt been stuck and they do pretty good pushing snow. Even with turfs I have been caught in bad weather and tore up some yards. If it was my own yard I might try r4s on the next machine, but I know my customers and most of them will not tolerate tearing up their yard no matter how much you warn them. I even give them the option of sod work on my bid and sometimes they want everything exactly like it was before you showed up without any additional cost. For me having hired help running my tractor and the liabilities I would do the turfs. For a 10 acre farm that you own and you dont have to answer to anyone?

TripleR · Jan 27, 2011

turbo36 said:
You got some paint ball action going on over there?

Yes, my son runs a scenario paintball operation on that property. He has the field set up in a 5 acre wooded area, but will also utilize the full 90 acres for military scenarios. He use to do firearms training there, but has gone to work for another training facility where they have a live fire "shoot house" in addition to their rifle and pistol ranges.

CompactTractorFan · Jan 27, 2011

Tritonman said:
I have both a set of R1 and turf tires for my 3320 and I have gon to using the r1 pretty much exclusively. If my yard is dry it does not tear it up. If it is wet it does. For every thing else the r1 tires are the best (loader work, etc)

I thought R4's were the best for loader work...Carrying the weight better???

KennyG · Jan 27, 2011

I have R4s on my 2320 (no fluid and no chains) and have been very happy with the performance for mowing, dirt work and snow removal. I thought I might have to load it up for snow pushing, but it's worked well with a heavy box blade on the back.

I asked the dealer about the turf tires and he told me that I couldn't fully use the FEL because the less weight capacity of the turfs and, if I tried to do any serious dirt moving, I'd be back for a set of R4s.

Mighty Dodge · Jan 28, 2011

I have turfs on my 4200 they're good in snow. I also take my tractor to the woods and use it to plow a small garden. They've worked just fine.

M.D.

SPYDERLK · Jan 28, 2011

CompactTractorFan said:
I thought R4's were the best for loader work...Carrying the weight better???

Yes, they carry weight better, but that doesnt necessarily mean they are best for the job. Pushing is inherent in loader work .. actually kinda paramount. R1s will Push. Running R1 fronts at maximum pressure or a couple psi above is usually adequate for the heavy lifting.
larry