Tires Time to replace JD 790 Turf Tires - with R4's ???

[Henry]

My 2000 era JD-790 has served me well over the years, mostly for mowing duty. It's time to replace the tires and my needs have changed. While I still need to mow 6+ acres, I now have the need to do a lot of dirt moving with my loader.

I'm having a new house built on the property, so I've got lots of ground to grade & finish, but will still need to mow 6+ acres.

Are R4's a good choice? I need more oomph for the loader but don't want to tear up the grass when mowing.....

I'd appreciate specific tire recommendations. Thanks !

 

[thatguy]

R-4 are a good compromise between the turfs and ag timers.. My 2320 has R-4 and the only time you may tear up the yard is on really tight turns

Brand wise I have no recommendations.. You may have to go with what your dealer or tire place can get/carry in your size

brian

 

[RoyJackson]

I had a 790 with R-4 tires for about 6 years. I now have a 4400 with turfs.
I would strongly advise you to keep the turf tires. For most work, they're better then industrial tires.

Just keep the pressure up in those front tires when doing loader work.

 

[George2615]

Neighbor of mine has the same era 790 he bought new with a BH. His came with Titan R4's. Runs it on his yard all the time. As long as its not too wet and no sharp turns he doesn't leave any marks. I had the same 15x19.5 Titans on my Mahindra 2615 and ran them on grass all the time too. You just have to be a little more careful turning.

 

[beenthere]

Changing to R-4's would require changing to new rims as well, IIRC. I think Roy has good advice for you.

 

[Wolfy]

Hire a bulldozer for the heavy work. The tractor will be ideal for york raking and seeding.

 

[ruffdog]

You will notice the R4's will ride rougher than the turfs too.

 

[bigtiller]

I have a 2720, used mostly for mowing, which is just about the same weight and hp as your 790 and it also has turf tires. I suggest getting a tooth bar on the loader and a 600 to 800 pound ballast box. That, and a tiller, helped me grade and move soil around my new shed just as you are wanting to do.

 

[patchnball]

mowing 6 ac........turf tires for sure. Much smoother ride. Or maybe change out seat with a better suspension and change to r-4's.

 

[nforktractor]

I'd go with Turfs too, have had both.