Tires Turf vs. R4 Tires

[GreenBFarms]

Good Mornin'!
Was wondering if anybody has had any experience with the R4 tires tearing up grass (it'd be on a BX2670 or B2320)? We are undecided on turf vs. R4 tires because we do have about an acre of grass (more naturally seeded, not professionally manicured), but we also have a dirt/gravel driveway (1/4 mile long) and a 2 acre grove to maintain. Worth mentioning we don't have any snow to contend with but we will have some rain...
Thanks in advance!
GreenB

 

[turfgrass]

I mow 4 acres with a L3400 and Woods finish mower with R4 tires. I thought it would be more damaging---really not an issue. Only in tight corners with wet conditions do I ever see tire marks. Always mowing in 2-wheel drive. I probably mow 35 times per year, so this is no pasture! Note from my username, kind of a "turf quality fanatic". I do use a smaller 36-inch mower right around the house in really tight areas.

 

[TripleR]

No problem for us, we have Industrial tires on our BX2660.

 

[ruffdog]

I have noticed the turfs ride smoother than the r4 tires on the identical tractor. It is just like comparing a P metric tire to a D load rated tire for a truck.

 

[MoKelly]

I have turf tires and I like them a lot for mowing --- which is what I primarily do with my tractor. Even is pretty wet conditions they do quite well --- will press down on the grass but no damage.

I have never found the turfs to be an issue with other stuff I do -- primarily moving/hauling rock for the driveway/road, mulching or dirt. I will admit I don't excatly strss the tractor but, for me, turfs are perfect.

Good luck.

MoKelly

 

[dodge man]

Turfs are pretty good all around until they get in the mud, then not so good.

 

[rick480]

Turfs are also very good in snow. I world say best all around if you stay out of the mud.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I had sleepless nights when I bought a small wheel loader with turfs. On account of different tires would have cost thousands! They have turned out to have remarkable traction. Maybe more then R4 since there are many more biting surfaces. If you get stuck on ice and there is nothing to bite on, your pretty much done and I am sure this applies to both tread styles.

 

[Scotty Dive]

I added chains to mine and run them year round. They help quite a bit in the mud too

 

[s219]

I have noticed the turfs ride smoother than the r4 tires on the identical tractor. It is just like comparing a P metric tire to a D load rated tire for a truck.

Well, the R4 tires have a much stiffer sidewall, so that's why. Turfs are a lot softer.

OP -- there are a lot of threads on this here, so you might want to do a search. But I think it boils down to your priorities. For front loader work and light construction, R4 tires are the best choice. For mowing, turfs are best. Think about the stuff you will do, and pick the tire that is the best compromise.