That's great input. So far, we've gotten a lot of our help requiring a tractor in the winter (except mulch) for the same reason.I live in the Poconos of PA with similar wet woods. I do most of my "woods work" in the winter. I've worked trees/rocks during the semi wet season (80% of the year) and have not got stuck with R14's on LX2610 yet. Once I start sinking in that top black layer of muck, I get the heck out of there!
With regards to damaging my lawn which drains rain well....The R14's don't rut my yard as long as I make subtle turns and stay out of 4WD. Good luck!
Are your tires loaded?