The forums on this web site have helped me considerably in determining which new tractor I am going to purchase. I appreciate each of you for the invaluable information you share. I, like many others will be purchasing a new L5030HST-F. The only options I plan to purchase are front end weights and I will have the tires loaded with antifreeze or calcium chloride. I will use the tractor for finish mowing my 5 acre yard with a heavy duty 6 foot mower and box grading the steep 1/4 mile gravel road (20% to 30% grade in some places) to my house with a 5 foot box grader. If it weren't for the steep road, I could get by with something much smaller than the 5030. I will try to purchase the tractor with out wheels and tires so that I can install Michelin XM-108 R1W tires with the appropriate wheels. It appears this tire is the best radial tire option for traction, ride, soil compaction, longevity and less visible yard damage than a typical R1 agricultural tire. My questions are:
Advantages of antifreeze vs calcium chloride filled tires?
Which Michelin XM-108 tire sizes and corresponding wheel sizes (smallest to largest - front and rear) will fit this tractor and maintain the transfer case mechanical ratio of 1.564 with a +5% to 0% lead (This specification was posted by another member)? I realize this is probably a question for Kubota and/or Michelin, but I thought I would ask in case someone else had already been down this path.
http://www.michelinag.com/agx/en-US/products/product_detail_pages/XM108.jsp
Thanks again for your wealth of information!
Mike
I think I have found the answer to my Michelin tire question, but not the tire loading question:
Front Tires: Michelin XM27: 11LR16 TL 122AB with 8x16 or 10x16 wheels
Rear Tires: Michelin XM108: 540/65R24 TL with 14x24, 15x24 or 16x24 wheels
Advantages of antifreeze vs calcium chloride filled tires?
Which Michelin XM-108 tire sizes and corresponding wheel sizes (smallest to largest - front and rear) will fit this tractor and maintain the transfer case mechanical ratio of 1.564 with a +5% to 0% lead (This specification was posted by another member)? I realize this is probably a question for Kubota and/or Michelin, but I thought I would ask in case someone else had already been down this path.
http://www.michelinag.com/agx/en-US/products/product_detail_pages/XM108.jsp
Thanks again for your wealth of information!
Mike
I think I have found the answer to my Michelin tire question, but not the tire loading question:
Front Tires: Michelin XM27: 11LR16 TL 122AB with 8x16 or 10x16 wheels
Rear Tires: Michelin XM108: 540/65R24 TL with 14x24, 15x24 or 16x24 wheels
