Should I get Turf & R4 tires with a new tractor?

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I don't know how much of any type job you'll be doing mostly. As mentioned, R4's are a compromise. If you are not interested in compromising, I'd get the turfs and a set of rear ladder chains for them. At first it will be daunting to place chains on but after you get the knack, placing chains will be way faster than changing tires and you'll get more traction than a set of R4's. With a pair of bungees, I can put a set of chains on in less than 5 minutes on my 11.2's x24 tires. It will also be a **** of a lot cheaper.

 

[Texasmark]

I have the equipment to jack up the tractor and an impact wrench makes quick work of lug nuts, but I am a little concerned about the time involved. The rear tires won't be filled, I'll have a backhoe or box blade on most of the time for balance.

Our current little tractor has turfs, and they spin and chew up the grass when climbing hills. A heavier tractor might not have that problem, but I have no way of testing that out.

We have a heavy clay soil here and whenever a truck has pulled onto the lawn it leaves huge ruts that I have to work out or fill in. That makes me concerned about the use of R4s everywhere.

Just getting a set of turfs for the front isn't a bad idea. I can see how the smaller tire width would equal a greater weight per inch than the rears, and a greater chance at making deep ruts. Thinking about that raises a question, is the weight distribution of a tractor on the front and rear tires 50/50?

I'll put my Houston Black Clay up against your clay any time...grin. This soil had been deemed "not recommended for roadways and dwellings" by a RP Civil Engineer......and he is absolutely correct.

I run wide "zippers" which fall into the utility category, not row crop which are thin and don't have much buoyancy. Zippers may and may not be noticeable and if so, just a slight vibration. If in a lawn, regrowth grass covers them asthetically before the next cutting. If you need traction get R1s....if you put them on a ZT, just be easy on your turns; only do the ZT function if you have to and if so, easy on the reverse lever side.

 

[MossRoad]

I don't know how much of any type job you'll be doing mostly. As mentioned, R4's are a compromise. If you are not interested in compromising, I'd get the turfs and a set of rear ladder chains for them. At first it will be daunting to place chains on but after you get the knack, placing chains will be way faster than changing tires and you'll get more traction than a set of R4's. With a pair of bungees, I can put a set of chains on in less than 5 minutes on my 11.2's x24 tires. It will also be a **** of a lot cheaper.

I think this is the best answer to the original poster's situation. Get the Titan turfs and a good set of chains for the rear if you have to go somewhere the turfs won't take you. :thumbsup:

 

[CincyFlyer]

I have the equipment to jack up the tractor and an impact wrench makes quick work of lug nuts, but I am a little concerned about the time involved. The rear tires won't be filled, I'll have a backhoe or box blade on most of the time for balance.

Our current little tractor has turfs, and they spin and chew up the grass when climbing hills. A heavier tractor might not have that problem, but I have no way of testing that out.

We have a heavy clay soil here and whenever a truck has pulled onto the lawn it leaves huge ruts that I have to work out or fill in. That makes me concerned about the use of R4s everywhere.

Just getting a set of turfs for the front isn't a bad idea. I can see how the smaller tire width would equal a greater weight per inch than the rears, and a greater chance at making deep ruts. Thinking about that raises a question, is the weight distribution of a tractor on the front and rear tires 50/50?

Assuming reasonable flexibility, the unit pressure of the tires will equal the tire pressure; it's not the narrow tires, it's the higher pressure of the fronts.

 

[Texasmark]

This is what I have, air filled. Wouldn't change. No issues on hills, snow or turf with FEL, 3 PT implements and MMM. But I use the B2650 on turf or pavement, not mud.

All bets are off for mud. Grin! Even an R1 can have a problem with that.