R4 tires seem common on new compact loader tractors and loader/backhoe tractors of all sizes I see for sale. I've been told it because a lot of them will see use predominately on hard surfaces like asphalt and concrete doing jobs such as a compact tractor cleaning horse stables or a backhoe cleaning culverts. Also around here many compact tractors are headed into the landscaping business to do aerating where pulling prowess isn't really required and R4 gives them a bit more aggressive tread than turf tires while still being easier on turf and lasting longer when used on pavement than AG tires.
If your going to be pulling a plow, disk, etc in the dirt AG tires are designed for that job.
IMHO I prefer AG tires on turf for loader work--especially on a hills. I find the chevron pattern pressed in the yard from Ag tires highly preferable to trenches from spinning R4s. :) My little JD755 with loader freaking buries the AG tread of those tiny 12X6 fronts in the yard but in 4X4 there is no slippage at all. The back tires barely leave a mark.
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