Yet another tire question?

[trum979]

First of all I want to say that I have gleaned a wealth of info from this forum. Decided its about time I contribute in the form of a question. In order to make a long story short, last spring I was about to purchase a small two acre plot and I went out and bought a new Bx 1860. The land deal fell through at the last minuet and I ended up buying 10 acers of wooded hills and hollers. Really like the place but determinded that I definitely need more tractor. The more I read about the BX 24-25s on this forum the more I new I had to have one. To shorten the story even more a local dealer unexpectedly offered me a deal on a 25 that I could not refuse. My question, I have in strorage a new set of turf tires that I bought for the 1860. Probably never will have a use for them, but was wondering if they would work on the BX 25. I realize that it would slow the speed of the tractor and lower it an inch, all things being proportional, would it have any detrimental effect on the Drive train? Don't even know if the lug bolts are the same. thanks

 

[MikeInEburg]

First, welcome to TBN!

The manufacturer has sized your front tires in proportion to the rears. If you change the diameter of the rears, it will mess with the 4-wheel drive front wheel turning ratio.

Also - if you have wooded land, the FIRST accessory to consider is a skid plate or some other protection for the plastic hydro fan located under the operator's seat. One stick can ruin your whole day.

Mike

 

[trum979]

Thanks Mike. The newer BXs have the new and improved skid plates. Hopefully that will be enough. Although, I will be cutting trails and paths, its still something to be aware of.

 

[beenthere]

Small diameter tires make it difficult to get traction in the woods. I'd suggest going to the larger diameter, if traction is what you want.

Also, a big difference in the ride on larger diameter, as they smooth out the bumps. Much easier seat time that way.

 

[rdsaustintx]

This is easy. Sell the turfs to somebody with a big lawn. You don't want them.

 

[LBrown59]

First of all I want to say that I have gleaned a wealth of info from this forum. Decided its about time I contribute in the form of a question. In order to make a long story short, last spring I was about to purchase a small two acre plot and I went out and bought a new Bx 1860. The land deal fell through at the last minuet and I ended up buying 10 acers of wooded hills and hollers. Really like the place but determinded that I definitely need more tractor. The more I read about the BX 24-25s on this forum the more I new I had to have one. To shorten the story even more a local dealer unexpectedly offered me a deal on a 25 that I could not refuse. My question, I have in strorage a new set of turf tires that I bought for the 1860. Probably never will have a use for them, but was wondering if they would work on the BX 25. I realize that it would slow the speed of the tractor and lower it an inch, all things being proportional, would it have any detrimental effect on the Drive train? Don't even know if the lug bolts are the same. thanks

Why not save some money and keep the BX1860?
It will do most anything the BX25 will do except run a BH .

First, welcome to TBN!

The manufacturer has sized your front tires in proportion to the rears.
1*If you change the diameter of the rears, it will mess with the 4-wheel drive front wheel turning ratio.

2*Also - if you have wooded land, the FIRST accessory to consider is a skid plate or some other protection for the plastic hydro fan located under the operator's seat. One stick can ruin your whole day.

Mike

1* I thought he was talking about swapping all 4 tires ;not just the rears.

2*This would be no differen than the 1860 he now has.

 

[LBrown59]

Small diameter tires make it difficult to get traction in the woods. I'd suggest going to the larger diameter, if
1*traction is what you want.

Also, a big
2* difference in the ride on larger diameter, as they smooth out the bumps. Much easier seat time that way.

1 & 2* I have a BX with the 24'' tires and another one with the 26'' tires .
I can't see any difference between traction and ride of either tractior.

 

[bp fick]

Conversely, I did indeed put BX25 wheels and tires on my 1860 and love the larger stance. You could swap all four. But why? You wouldn't want to put smaller tires on the TLB.

I sold my 1860 turf set, all four tires and wheels in a week on Craigs. The guys that use up tires mowing commercially need them.

I have also noticed guys getting great prices on eBay, although the selling costs eat away your profits.

 

[trum979]

Like I said, I don't really envinsion ever using tlhe tires, given the type of terrian I will be running on. I was mostly curious about the ramifications of the gearing change by swaping all four tires and keeping everthing proportional. I will probably try to find some one local that can use them and make them a good deal.

 

[AceDeuce]

Bottom line: It WILL affect the gear ratios, however if you are operating off road the difference is probably not enough to have a detrimental effect.

Others have swapped their tires successfully but the long term effects are not known. Keep in mind though... Kubota will almost certainly void your warrantee.