temporary cover / tires

[labplanting]

I have two questions that i would appreciate feedback on.

First, I am looking at purchasing a MX kubota and want to setup a temporary covered area before my barn is finished. Any advice for a inexpensive covered structure for an MX w loader?

Also, can someone explain the differences in AG, R1, R4, turf tires? My land has hills and gets muddy. Will mostly be using this for land management, fire breaks, road building / maintenance and a few acres of garden farming (75 acres total).

Thanks!

 

[jim44]

Can't help much with the shelter.

On the tires, though, I think your best choice would be the ag tires. R4s are strong and look cool but they aren't much on traction.

 

[TripleR]

We have all three types: hill+mud=Ag tires.

 

[teg]

...can someone explain the differences in AG, R1, R4, turf tires? ...

Ag=R1, Industrial=R4, Turf=R3... many debates over what is better but Ag/R1 gives the best traction in mud. Turf/R3 easiest on the lawn, not bad on snow (add chains and it really good), Indust./R4 strong, long ware, not great on traction not too bad on lawn.

As for the shelter... tractors were designed to live outdoors. Any cover is better than no cover.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I have two questions that i would appreciate feedback on.

First, I am looking at purchasing a MX kubota and want to setup a temporary covered area before my barn is finished. Any advice for a inexpensive covered structure for an MX w loader?

Also, can someone explain the differences in AG, R1, R4, turf tires? My land has hills and gets muddy. Will mostly be using this for land management, fire breaks, road building / maintenance and a few acres of garden farming (75 acres total).

Thanks!

Park it near the woods.

... The best tire type will depend on your soil type and use. R1 [Ags] are aggresive and directional. Typically they will give the most traction. In forward mode they are self cleaning and will dig their way thru sloppy stuf down to consolidated soil, thereby continuing to move in most conditions.

Sand is a problem [no consolidation]. In unconsolidated soil R4 and turf will offer an initial advantage because their relatively smooth tread presses the soil evenly and helps put it into consolidated form as it runs over it as if its pavement or hardpack. OTOH, the R1 aggressive pattern tends to stir the mobile soil up and "paddle" thru. Often a little less effective here, but always a bigger disturbance.

 

[Zebrafive]

Ag=R1, Industrial=R4, Turf=R3... many debates over what is better but Ag/R1 gives the best traction in mud. Turf/R3 easiest on the lawn, not bad on snow (add chains and it really good), Indust./R4 strong, long ware, not great on traction not too bad on lawn.

As for the shelter... tractors were designed to live outdoors. Any cover is better than no cover.

Well said!

My pick would be R1s. R4s have an aggressive/industrial look that may sell a lot of tractors, But I would still want R1s.

 

[labplanting]

So the tractor will be delivered next Wednesday. Still has 14 months left on warranty, MX5100 w Loader, 6' box blade, 6' harrows, Used 6' LP Bush Hog. Dealer will add canopy, make sure all service is up to date and rhino line footplate area and deliver. Anything else I should check or have them check? It was a little difficult getting into low range but dealer said he will adjust that before delivery.

 

[labplanting]

Any implements I could use to help pull out stumps? Besides a backhoe! I have read about shovel attachments for the bucket that could help dig around the stumps.

 

[labplanting]

Two more questions, what is the best way to skid logs from the 3pt while protecting the PTO? Also, what size / quality trailer should I be looking at for moving this tractor around? Tow vehicle is a whole other issue I need to address but I really don't plan to move it around very much.

 

[nybirdman]

Any implements I could use to help pull out stumps? Besides a backhoe! I have read about shovel attachments for the bucket that could help dig around the stumps.

I purchase a "stump bucket" found it to be about useless and sold it quickly.Can't see what you are doing,about impossible to dig a ditch;you have to straddle the ditch and then back out.

 

[pat32rf]

I have a home made bracket that goes on my 3pth. It has a coupla boxes for chain, tools etc. Hooks for chain anchors and a 2" receiver. Being on the 3pth it won't spin and I can either plug in a trailer ball or 8000lb winch for logging. For skidding I just hook to the bracket and lift the front of the logs off the ground. Since it is HST instead of clutch I can lift my toe and stop on a dime if the log gets hung up....

 

[labplanting]

Where can i find standard dimensions for attaching to the 3pt? If i need to have something fabricated will need a starting point.

 

[GManBart]

Any implements I could use to help pull out stumps? Besides a backhoe! I have read about shovel attachments for the bucket that could help dig around the stumps.

Hopefully you didn't buy your tractor with the idea of digging out many stumps (not saying that in a mean way) because they really don't do a very good job of it without a backhoe.

 

[GManBart]

Two more questions, what is the best way to skid logs from the 3pt while protecting the PTO?

Something like this:

Log Skidding Plates

 

[labplanting]

Hopefully you didn't buy your tractor with the idea of digging out many stumps (not saying that in a mean way) because they really don't do a very good job of it without a backhoe.

No, I figured it would not be a great stump removal tool. I may look into stump grinder attachments though. I have seen people attach long sharpened "tangs" (old forklift blades) to a FEL and use that to cut roots, then push trees over. There are videos of people doing it on youtube.

 

[labplanting]

Any thoughts on using a 3pt boom for moving logs?