New7040 tire option

[case245]

i was putting on the 8540 tires front an rear i have a 7040sud with 24x9.5 an 30x what ever the stock sizes is on the back its been 2 weeks since on tractor

 

[foreman Etexas]

I don't think that is right, you can't just swap in any size tire that fits on a 24" rim on a 4wd tractor. The tractor is designed with certain combinations of front and rear tire sizes to get the right ratio and tire slip when in 4wd. Just my opinion.

Guess he said it like this they are both 24's and the actual height is just about the same only difference is its just wider,make sure they dont hit anything when turning. I guess time will only tell if anything goes wrong cause im not pulling them off....

 

[PoorPlowboy]

Foreman, how wide is the front from outside edges of tires now? :thumbsup:

 

[94BULLITT]

If you knew the height of the old and new tires it could be figured up to how close it is to the original tires .

 

[foreman Etexas]

Foreman, how wide is the front from outside edges of tires now? :thumbsup:

I will get it measured what the stock one is and what the new one is,as soon I get some stuff moved back home from lease. May be around sunday before get the tractor back home...

94BULLIT the new tires are only about an inch taller but the new 9.5s are an inch taller than the worn ones on the front of the older 7040....

 

[big bubba]

I will get it measured what the stock one is and what the new one is,as soon I get some stuff moved back home from lease. May be around sunday before get the tractor back home...

94BULLIT the new tires are only about an inch taller but the new 9.5s are an inch taller than the worn ones on the front of the older 7040....

you have lots of varying info here...even subtle differences in the ratio that you could not detect initially could drastically reduce the longevity of the 4wd drive train...i really would inquire @ K central before running these combinations....the 8540/9540 tire sizes are interchangeable, really would question the 7040 on those sizes though...but i like the idea of larger tires and hope it works out for you. did the service manager/mechanics okay it or the sales guy?

 

[94BULLITT]

I don't know if a little difference would hurt. What is you had new front tires and bald rear tires, that would throw the ratio of some. I doubt it is perfect from the factory.

 

[foreman Etexas]

you have lots of varying info here...even subtle differences in the ratio that you could not detect initially could drastically reduce the longevity of the 4wd drive train...i really would inquire @ K central before running these combinations....the 8540/9540 tire sizes are interchangeable, really would question the 7040 on those sizes though...but i like the idea of larger tires and hope it works out for you. did the service manager/mechanics okay it or the sales guy?

He said mechanic also agreed it would be fine. I know the salesman outside of work,he has been apart of my wifes grandfathers church for along time and he(salesman) goes by and checks on the grandfather since he cannot get around to much anymore. I guess what I am getting at is if he believe it would cause any damage to my tractor he would have told me,even if a maybe he would have told me not to do it,he didnt make any money off the tire deal.

 

[jmwilson]

You must be looking at the Hyd.shuttle and not the Sync.shuttle in the 7040. I almost got the 8560 but didnt really need it,it has some different controls in it that I liked and a few other things. I didnt even drive it,just set in seat.

Yes, I am looking at a power shuttle (Hyd.shuttle). The dealer said the tractors are going up 10% on September 1st. He also said he would not cover the warranty, if I put 11.2 tires on the front. If the price goes up on the 7040 to 44,220, I can get an 8560 HDC for 44,295.

Imagine that!

 

[foreman Etexas]

Yes, I am looking at a power shuttle (Hyd.shuttle). The dealer said the tractors are going up 10% on September 1st. He also said he would not cover the warranty, if I put 11.2 tires on the front. If the price goes up on the 7040 to 44,220, I can get an 8560 HDC for 44,295.

Imagine that!

They try to get out of warranty for anything,suprised the dont say that about installing your own radio. If they would put something besides pizza cutters on the front,I wouldnt of had to put real ones on front,and eat the cost of them...

 

[toxic]

i hate to bring up an old thread but im in the market for a 7040 and was thinking of also going to an oversized tire but in a nokian radial. just wondering how it has been working out for you and most importantly to me anyway, how did it affect the tractors top speed? i do commercial snow removal and transport speed is a big concern of mine.

 

[foreman Etexas]

i hate to bring up an old thread but im in the market for a 7040 and was thinking of also going to an oversized tire but in a nokian radial. just wondering how it has been working out for you and most importantly to me anyway, how did it affect the tractors top speed? i do commercial snow removal and transport speed is a big concern of mine.

It still runs same speed,have close to 250hrs on it and they havent seemed to be an issue...

 

[curtisfarmer]

Close to me is a new 7040 with R4 tires and looks great. Salesman said I was crazy for thinking it would be ok. 7040 quoted at 45.9 with rear wiper defrost and 8560 at $53k

 

[foreman Etexas]

Close to me is a new 7040 with R4 tires and looks great. Salesman said I was crazy for thinking it would be ok. 7040 quoted at 45.9 with rear wiper defrost and 8560 at $53k

What did the salesman think you was crazy about being okay?

 

[curtisfarmer]

He seemed certain R4s where the worst in terms of traction, which is probably true dealing with mud and other extreme conditions. I do dirt work as well as mow and other stuff, and some applications regular ag V tires are just too aggressive for my needs and they leave marks where as R4s have a flatter profile. Any complaints with your 7040? Do you do alot of mowing and haying/baling with yours. Happy with the machines? Thanks in advance.

 

[curtisfarmer]

He seemed certain R4s where the worst in terms of traction, which is probably true dealing with mud and other extreme conditions. I do dirt work as well as mow and other stuff, and some applications regular ag V tires are just too aggressive for my needs and they leave marks where as R4s have a flatter profile. Any complaints with your 7040? Do you do alot of mowing and haying/baling with yours. Happy with the machines? Thanks in advance.

 

[foreman Etexas]

He seemed certain R4s where the worst in terms of traction, which is probably true dealing with mud and other extreme conditions. I do dirt work as well as mow and other stuff, and some applications regular ag V tires are just too aggressive for my needs and they leave marks where as R4s have a flatter profile. Any complaints with your 7040? Do you do alot of mowing and haying/baling with yours. Happy with the machines? Thanks in advance.

Do lots of mowing somewhere in the 300acres and. Cut bale 30acres,3 times a year regular,sometimes more. The 7040 with larger front tires is way smoother on rough pasture,I would upgrade to air-ride.
As for the tractor,have never had any issues with them,no warrenty work what so ever done.
They are light in rear,I added fluid to tires.much better now.
Easy to leave emergency brake on,so if you use it make sure its set all the way down,it reminds you a lot faster its on,cause tractor will strain more to take off.
Loader is really easy to take off,I can get mine off and back on in just couple minutes,takes longer to hook the hyd.hoses than anything.
I widened my stance out,doesn't feel as tippy now.

 

[Dave M7040]

I have a new M7040 with Ultrgrand cab and FEL. I got the Mitas R4 tires which saved me $1,500 over radials.
I paid $41,000 for the tractor in Canada. No taxes because the pto horsepower is greater than 60.
I like the R4's because they do not tear up lawn and smooth areas like the true aggressive tread ag tires.
I had good luck all winter with the R4's blowing snow with an inverted blower (you drive thru the snow before the blower gets rid of it) so traction is important.
In the past I have damaged a number of expensive radial tires by cutting the sidewalls when up against a rock. The R4's seem to have much tougher sidewalls.
If you are in muddy fields pulling a plow then the R4's might not manage the mud as well as the radial ag tires
Dave M7040

 

[nauxier16]

I want to put the 11.2x24 front tires on mine when my fronts get thin, I may just try it and see

 

[foreman Etexas]

I will get it measured what the stock one is and what the new one is,as soon I get some stuff moved back home from lease. May be around sunday before get the tractor back home...

94BULLIT the new tires are only about an inch taller but the new 9.5s are an inch taller than the worn ones on the front of the older 7040....

I seen where I forgot to get the measurements for yall,will work on it today and get the side by side photos....