Too much tractor?

[anewuser]

anewuser.
If the mx has been sitting and it had nylon tires, They develop a small flat spot on the bottom of the tire, Not really noticeable on soil surfaces but on a hardened surface, yes. After they warm up a bit, the roundness returns and symptoms disappear. Probably more noticeable w/ non-loaded tires. Takes longer to resolve in the winter, tire warms more slowly. Possible explanation? Slightly worse w/ industrial tread.

Nylon? That's a new one on me, but then everything tractor is new on me! They are industrial, and non-loaded. Temp is about 85, warm enough for me, but not like the triple digits we had recently.

 

[majorwager]

Almost all compact tractor tires are nylon reinforced rubber. Called bias ply. Large AG tractors usually wear radial tires like your P/U.


Time was all automotive tires were also nylon ply. My MX displays similar symptoms, not loaded, non-radial. If new shoes are ever necessary, they will be radial. Warm temp doesn't solve the issue other than they round out faster after driving on a hard surface. Adding SSQA no biggie, done it to two of my loaders.

 

[Tractorable]

I’m in a very similar situation as the OP and have eight acres to maintain. The three tractors I’m considering are the Kubota L2501, L3560, and the Yanmar YT235.

Doesn’t sound like the heft of an MX is required and a 60” wide tractor may be a more handy size and easier to transport with his half ton truck.

 

[redman135]

Hello anewuser, cross or bias ply tyres will usually get a flat spot when parked for some time.
My old mf178 used to get flat spotted tyres after being parked for several days. You just drove off and after 200 metres the tyres were round again.

 

[Gary Fowler]

My B26 one time had a lope with a little side wiggle thrown in that I only noticed when travelling on pavement. I only noticed it once and immediately had to check all the lug bolts to make sure they weren't loose. Nothing found and the problem went away and has not returned. Flat spots on the tires must have been the problem.

Trailering your tractor (any tractor up to 50HP) should not be a problem with a 10K tow rating. I have trailered my LS P7010 a few times on my 20 foot 12K rated trailer using my 1500 Chevy Z71 as tow vehicle. It tows fine and likely outweighs any tractor that you are considering by several thousand pounds. I just have to position it on the trailer so as to not exceed the bumper tongue weight which is the towing limiter on my truck.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I think you're underestimating to power of tractors. A MX is one huge machine, ag grade and capable of doing most any task. But there are drawbacks, of course. Size matters. There's Too Big and Too Small. And every once in a while, there's Just Right.

From what you've described, I couldn't imagine anything larger than a L4400 being needed. I have 13 acres, mostly wooded, and a L3400 HST. Mostly 5' implements like tiller, box, blade, disc harrow, etc. except for a 6' landscape rake. Everything is sized to cover the tire tracks.

Of course, only you can decide what's best for your wants and needs.

There are many times that I'd prefer to be trying to squeeze a B-size tractor in places. Of course, I'm not trying to handle big rolls of hay around, but I'v never had to haul a log that couldn't be cut down to a manageable size.

 

[jeff9366]

MX4800 VIDEO REVIEW: Kubota MX series walk around and features by Messicks. | MX48 MX52 MX58 - YouTube

Note: Category 2, Three Point Hitch.

 

[kthompson]

By far what you are expecting to use it for the fel is the one that would set your standard I think. If you will be using a bucket withe logs then you need one large enough they will roll into for moving. As has been stated you should be able to cut them short enough weight is not the issue. You do have option for use forks or grapple which may handle larger diameter logs but watch their weight as grapple probably will weigh more than a bucket.

As to rear mower you would prefer it to cover outside to outside of the rear tires if reasonable but price mowers before you are certain what size you will go with for at least my pricing a foot is a monster in size and weight again to me compared to a six foot. Also price jump. Just do not see many around here for those reasons.

Odd the Kubota dealer sells all traded in tractors to a single source. Wonder why he would not want his name attached to them.

 

[BLSXJ]

I once read on this forum "a small tractor can do anything and big tractor can, it will just take longer" that might be true for pto and 3 point attachments, just size them for your hp, 4 vs 6 feet type thing. BUT if you need to lift a 1500 lb bale of hay....you just cant do that with a tractor that can only lift 1000lbs.

my advice is dont worry about anything except FEL capacity and cost. the FEL capacity will stop you from buying something to small, and cost will stop you from buying somethign to big

 

[Grandad4]

That MX4700 would be a bit large for your 7 acres, except for your tree work. It is a good size for that sort of thing... big enough to manhandle logs around, small enough to get into close quarters. I used a similar sized Grand L to do nearly identical work for about 15 years. Getting something like that used can save money, but make sure it's in good condition.

"Kit": British slang for how well optioned somthing is.

Not sure why you need cutter or other implements > 6 ft. for 7 acres. 6 ft. size is a sweet spot in size/cost for smaller areages such as yours.