R1 tires on grass

[Eugen]

Guys, I didn't mean to say you put tracks on. I just wanted to show the lugs added to the tire chain. If I were to do it I'd probably cut the C channel in half and weld each half to a half of the cross section of the tire chain. Thinking more about it I'd be more inclined to use square steel tubing, maybe 1/2". The C channel may be too sharp and dig too aggressively into everything. The square tubing resembles ag tire lugs more closely. Justin my 2c.

[thebuildist]

I have given some thought to the track idea for a number of years. But get hung up with my experience with 30, 40, and 50 ton tandem axle off road dump trucks. Those rears want to go straight, in tight turns the fronts can do as much plowing as steering especially in sandy or wet clay soils. The rears need to slip or slide when turning, an exaggerated example would be if you ever saw a semi trailer with spread axles making a sharp turn, they can leave a fair bit of rubber on the pavement The longer the tracks get the worse it would get.


Gordy

I hadn't thought of that, but you're right. That's a big footprint to force to twist on the ground. I suppose I should forget it.

How was the traction with the M&S tires? Meaningfully better than the Carlisle turfs?

Bob

[thebuildist]

Guys, I didn't mean to say you put tracks on. I just wanted to show the lugs added to the tire chain. If I were to do it I'd probably cut the C channel in half and weld each half to a half of the cross section of the tire chain. Thinking more about it I'd be more inclined to use square steel tubing, maybe 1/2". The C channel may be too sharp and dig too aggressively into everything. The square tubing resembles ag tire lugs more closely. Justin my 2c.

I'm sorry, Eugen, because you were quite clear: Just the metal cleats around the rear wheel, not tracks.

It was all the picture's fault! It unleashed my inner child, who wishes he had a half-track lawnmower!

Bob

[Gordy]

I hadn't thought of that, but you're right. That's a big footprint to force to twist on the ground. I suppose I should forget it.

How was the traction with the M&S tires? Meaningfully better than the Carlisle turfs?

Bob

Nah go ahead and do it I you had it mounted to the 3pt like you mentioned, you could raise it a bit in the corners

As to the tires, unfortunately it was not in service very long before it turned into a project, that keeps getting slid back on the list

If you have the newer tractor with the fuel level window on the back, and there is a buildup of whitish crud on the tank leave it alone. I lightly scratched at mine with a finger nail and put my finger through the side of the tank.


Gordy

[thebuildist]

Have you considered that you may just have superhuman fingers?

[Timj]

Have you considered that you may just have superhuman fingers?

That plus the moonshine he's running ate the tank up.

[Gordy]

Have you considered that you may just have superhuman fingers?

That plus the moonshine he's running ate the tank up.

OH no no no no NO!!! There are far better uses for good shine

Superhuman fingers, well maybe 40 years ago

I think the tractor spent A LOT of time outdoors and the UV got to it, it was very brittle and thin.


Gordy

[Eugen]

I'm sorry, Eugen, because you were quite clear: Just the metal cleats around the rear wheel, not tracks.

It was all the picture's fault! It unleashed my inner child, who wishes he had a half-track lawnmower!

Bob

No worries Bob, I just wanted to clarify what I was saying. That being said, if course I think tracks are cool

[propane1]

I’ve used my Ferguson tractor with six foot finish mower, loaded R1 tires a round my sons house and sister in laws place. And no marks in the lawn.

Noel