What type tire

[airmedic31]

Ok folks. Decided on the M7040HDC FEL. I can get either the standard Ag tires or the R 4's for the same money. Most of my work will be in pasture / grass with a good deal of loader work moving pallets around #2000lb from trailer to tralier. Will be working hay , occasionally some finish mowing large lots. What tire should I choose to best suit my overall needs???

 

[Brahmus]

I went with the R4's anticipating cutting my lawn later with the tractor. Now I wish I would have went with the Ag tires. The R4's don't pull well in mud. I'll probably get a ZTR sooner or later to cut the yard. Currently using a two riding mowers anyway.

They do pull well on dry ground though!

 

[Mike Costello]

Your overall use indicates R4 tires. They are easier on the landscape and good for loader work. When I prowl my pasture, I like the fact that I'm not leaving a trail.

 

[LBrown59]

I recommend 1 Bar Tire on each corner.

 

[Reg]

Ok folks. Decided on the M7040HDC FEL. I can get either the standard Ag tires or the R 4's for the same money. Most of my work will be in pasture / grass with a good deal of loader work moving pallets around #2000lb from trailer to tralier. Will be working hay , occasionally some finish mowing large lots. What tire should I choose to best suit my overall needs???

Here we go again.....
Just get the big black rubber ones.

If they don't work out for you get ones with a different tread, on a different set of rims, swap 'em around from time to time (say at 10 am and 3 pm) see what works best for YOU.
Get all 3 sets, get 3 different tractors so you won't have to swap 'em around.

Option B: Read all the other threads on this topic; hint/clue there is a Search link at the top of the page.

 

[LBrown59]

Here we go again.....
Just get the big black rubber ones.

If they don't work out for you get ones with a different tread, on a different set of rims, swap 'em around from time to time (say at 10 am and 3 pm) see what works best for YOU.
Get all 3 sets, get 3 different tractors so you won't have to swap 'em around.

Option B: Read all the other threads on this topic; hint/clue there is a Search link at the top of the page.

Good post REG ; but where'd you come up with the 3 tractor idea?

 

[shownuff]

I vote for the ags, had them on the bx23 and wished i had industrial tires, then bought a bx24 with the industrial tires now i am wishing for ags.. i cant win

 

[Reg]

Good post REG ; but where'd you come up with the 3 tractor idea?

I read all the other threads.

 

[LBrown59]

I vote for the ags, had them on the bx23 and wished i had industrial tires, then bought a bx24 with the industrial tires now i am wishing for ags.. i cant win

This is why I'm Glad my BX is a 23 instead of a 24.

 

[LBrown59]

I read all the other threads.

I thot so.

 

[Duffster]

This is why I'm Glad my BX is a 23 instead of a 24.

Why do use such little print?

And the light colors make it even harder to read

 

[Shantycoke]

I have a B7800 with ag tires and the rears are loaded. I finish mow about 5 acres with it around my house, and brush hog, use the loader, etc, etc. The ag tires don't tear up my lawn, and they sure come in handy when I'm down in the hollow. I suppose I could tear up some yard dirt if I tried, but I really like the ags. Best of luck,
Pat

 

[LBrown59]

Why do use such little print?
And the light colors make it even harder to read

Variety spice of life
[FONT=Frutiger SCIN Rm v.1]boredom [/FONT]with the same ole same old.

 

[Johndeere3720]

R4s are great for loader work but in your aplication, R1s would work great. What type of soil are you working on? R4s are wider and help stabilize on steep hills while R1s are narrow and have more grip on soft soil and muddy conditions. Ive heard that R1s wear quicker that R4s on pavement but they are both nice tires. I personally like the R1s and wish my lawn tractor had them.