My SSV75 skid steer is mostly used with a bale handler on a hard surfaces, it works great in that application. I'd like to put it to other uses but the R4 tires and skid function are hard on turf and pastures. I'm considering over the tire treads to decrease wear and tear on the grass. Any advice and experiences would be appreciated.
Over the tire treads
- Thread starter Pony Doc
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i7win7
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BX2370, B2650 grapple, tree puller, trailer mover, 3 point hoist, mower, tiller
A friend installed rubber tracks over his skid steer wheels to reduce ground pressure. He was doing landscaping work.
He found in wet muddy conditions the rubber tires would spin inside the tracks leaving him stuck.
Dave
He found in wet muddy conditions the rubber tires would spin inside the tracks leaving him stuck.
Dave
The trick on sod is long wide turns, or a back and forth slow turn. Go out to a gravel area and practice. Or when possible drive into the grass and back out, no turns. Anyone can rip up the yard, the better operator can make it look like he was never there. When it is soft stay out.
Appreciate everyone's response. Apparently another option is switching to a turf tire like the Mighty Mow