Rear Tires 2515

[JonnyRed]

Is there any width gained by flipping rear tires on 2515?

 

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Is there any width gained by flipping rear tires on 2515?

I'd check the manual to see if it's advisable; otherwise, you can measure the offset on both sides of the wheel to see - put a board across the tire vertically and measure the distance to the wheel under the bolts, and do the same on the inside of the wheel, and compare.

 

[JonnyRed]

Not in the manual, I'll measure.

Thanks

 

[FastEddieR]

this older thread may help you a bit
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-rear-tread-width.html?highlight=wheel+offset

 

[ericm979]

I can't find the specs (Branson keeps making their web site worse) but from the brochures it looks like a lot of 15 series, maybe all with R4s, use the non adjustable rear wheels. For those you'll need spacers to widen the track. Dave's Tractor in Red Bluff CA has them. Probably other dealers too, though I think they're not a factory part and Daves gets them made locally.

 

[K5lwq]

My R1s on the 4815 are adjustable.

 

[ptsg]

My R1s on the 4815 are adjustable.

Yes. If the tractor comes with R1s, the rear rims are adjustable.

Over here, if the tractor comes with R1 Radial tires, both front and rear rims will be adjustable.

 

[kittyhawk]

Good info guys, I'm currently looking a getting a new Compact tractor and the Branson seems to be so Dam Narrow in the rear end compared to some of the others I'm looking at.

 

[ericm979]

The width specs for tractors often are for R1 tires, with the adjustable wheels set who knows where. Kubota seems to post more comprehensive numbers. Most people buy tractors with R4s now. The best way to get numbers is to measure them yourself.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I believe most tractors come shipped with their tires set to the narrowest spacing. It's a shipping thing. Fit more cargo (tractors) into less space. I believe it's then up to the receiving dealer to adjust the spacing on tractors sitting on their lots.

If you look at the rims of the tractor you're looking at, it should be pretty obvious by looking at the rim pattern that they either can, or can't be widened by flipping them.

Here's a pic of my back rim, pretty obvious on this one:



I don't have as good a closeup of the front rim, sorry. But you should be able to see the center section of the rim is offset (or dished):

 

[kittyhawk]

If possible could I get one of you guys who own a 2515 with R4 tires go and measure the width of the rear tires?
Thanks in advance!

 

[JonnyRed]

Thanks for the pics supporting the explanation Slim. I measured the mounting face to the tire edge on both sides and found negligible difference. Will leave as is unless I decide to do spacers at some point. Appreciate all the responses.

 

[JonnyRed]

If possible could I get one of you guys who own a 2515 with R4 tires go and measure the width of the rear tires?
Thanks in advance!

I come up with 61" give or take 1/2".

 

[kittyhawk]

I come up with 61" give or take 1/2".

Thanks for checking that for me. I'm looking at the Branson 2515h and kioti ck2610, bobcat ct2025. I'm leaning towards the Branson but really concerned about the rear tire width. That helps a lot.

 

[Branson Bob]

Off topic Slim but do you have a grapple? I noticed in the pic that you were moving brush with the pallet forks.

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I've found if you mash a pile of brush with the forks and move back and forth a foot a could times, the brush gets locked together really well and can be carried without losing much of it.

I'd like a grapple but similarly I can't quite justify it (yet?) especially with how well the forks manage.
(For brush, I set them at max width; the forks are 48".)

 

[Branson Bob]

Bob,

I don't have one. I told myself I would wait to see what the layout of our new place would be before I bought one. Had enough trees to "almost" need one at the old place. New place (moved over the summer) has very few trees, and they're all in pretty little tree rows, nice as you please. Hard to justify buying one (and getting it past The Boss-lol) right now. If I start doing jobs off site that need one, then maybe I can convince myself to get one.

The forks were a no-brainer though. Needed those to move with. No way I could have moved some of my shop stuff, or my gun safe without one.

I've found if you mash a pile of brush with the forks and move back and forth a foot a could times, the brush gets locked together really well and can be carried without losing much of it.

I'd like a grapple but similarly I can't quite justify it (yet?) especially with how well the forks manage.
(For brush, I set them at max width; the forks are 48".)

Thanks for the replies. Same boat here... cost:benefit. I do pretty well with brush just using the forks though I know the grapple guys love them.