B7100 turfs to ags- it's been a long wait

[hodge]

I finally made the switch/justified the cost. I am very pleased.

 

[hampshireborn]

That looks awesome what size are they I guess they are not on standard rims?

I finally made the switch/justified the cost. I am very pleased.

 

[bandaidmd]

Nice, Very nice.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Those are some wicked looking tires, Excellent setup!

Now your going to need to change your profile pic to the new and Improved beast!

 

[hodge]

hampshireborn, they are on standard rims. The fronts are Kenda 20x8-10's, and the rears are Carlisle Tru-Power 29x12.50-15's. Both are available through Ebay, as well as tire distributors, although I don't know about your side of the pond. I believe they are available, though. I got my information from a member from Scotland-
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3072&highlight=B7100+tires

I paid $127 total for the fronts, and $181 a piece for the rears. I had another $50 in shipping, and $30 to mount them.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Wow, that's a twist, never thought about sizing the AG tires to the turf rims!

That gives it a whole different look than going with the stock AG rim sizes of the 16" and 12".

 

[hampshireborn]

should think it makes it more stable on uneven ground

 

[Rob]

ohhhh, i love it when things get all mean and chunky looking

But, you are missing something else sir, MUD , and lots of it...

very nice hodge.


rob

 

[hodge]

ohhhh, i love it when things get all mean and chunky looking

But, you are missing something else sir, MUD , and lots of it...

very nice hodge.


rob

That photo was taken on the maiden voyage out of the barn. They will have plenty of chances to get dirty- I found some residual snow to try them in, first. They are a great improvement.
My daughters boyfriend, a lifelong farmboy, said "Now it's a tractor".

 

[trouble11]

Great Looking Tires Hodge, and Super looking Tractor.

 

[MagKarl]

What a beauty! Is that a total restoration, or an extremely well loved tractor?

 

[hodge]

What a beauty! Is that a total restoration, or an extremely well loved tractor?

All original, and the latter. I bought it off of the original owner, who kept it in a garage and had the local dealership service it. I have just shy of 700 hours on it now, and it is as you'd expect- a real gem. Are Kubota's perfect? No. Are they impressive? Yes!

 

[gpreuss]

Good on you! I'm picking up AGs to replace R4s on my L3200 in a couple of days. Will post info and pictures when it is all done. I'm finding the R4s just slip too much for my liking.

 

[bmwmike]

Hodge,
Are those kendra the same height as the orginal turfs ? I have been look at them also , but I have power steering on my b7100 and turned all the way to the left I only have 1/4 inch clearance between the the turf tire and the cylinder for the power steering.

mike

 

[hodge]

Hodge,
Are those kendra the same height as the orginal turfs ? I have been look at them also , but I have power steering on my b7100 and turned all the way to the left I only have 1/4 inch clearance between the the turf tire and the cylinder for the power steering.

mike

They are 20 inch tires, where the originals are 20.5's. I don't know if the lugs would cause interference, but they clear my stock steering system just as well as the originals and the turfs did. If you want more detailed photos of them or of them turned hard left or right, I'd be glad to get that for you.
I run 20 pounds of air in them, and there is no driveline binding.
The previous 21 inch turfs needed 8 pounds of air to run without binding.

 

[bmwmike]

Hodge,

Can you take a measurement for me? Turn the wheels all the way to the left and measure from the tire lug and the closest point on the frame. That will give me a measurement to compare with my turfs and then I will know if they will work for me.

thanks mike

 

[hodge]

Hodge,

Can you take a measurement for me? Turn the wheels all the way to the left and measure from the tire lug and the closest point on the frame. That will give me a measurement to compare with my turfs and then I will know if they will work for me.

thanks mike

I'll get that for you tomorrow.
Mark

 

[chim]

I've run turfs (on a 2WD) and both R1's and R4's on 4WD's. The R1 tires on the front were fairly fast to wear down. The extra rubber on yours should help them last a lot longer than mine did. They look nice and beefy.

 

[hodge]

I've run turfs (on a 2WD) and both R1's and R4's on 4WD's. The R1 tires on the front were fairly fast to wear down. The extra rubber on yours should help them last a lot longer than mine did. They look nice and beefy.

I put about 60 or so hours a year on my tractor, mostly on grass and dirt. So, I think they will hold out for a while.

 

[hodge]

I'll get that for you tomorrow.
Mark

The Kenda's measure exactly 7 1/2 inches wide, on factory Kubota rims.