Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on March 03, 2010 at 16:21:03 from (99.38.200.87):
In Reply to: Duals vs no duals posted by Dave from MN on March 03, 2010 at 06:17:58:
In the 1970s I kept reading about radial tires which were something new for tractors.
My 1070 Case had fluid ballast and wheel weights too but had fairly well worn tires when I purchased it.
I inquired about buying a set of radials and the local tire shop had never sold any nor carried them. However they did make me a deal---I could buy them at their cost if I would go pick them up 100 miles away at the distributor, and if I would allow them to refer others to me as others considered purchasing them. Of course I did have to pay for mounting, but I went for the deal.
The very first thing I noticed when driving the tractor home was the sound in the cab. Very little. The ride was better too.
When pulling an 18 foot disc I gained a full one acre per hour using the same gearing and engine speed as before.
I haven't farmed for years so don't know if everyone has them as duals or if they are even available, but I for one would opt for radials any day over duals. With our soils and crops compaction was not a big issue as it might be for others.
To me the extra purchase cost was well worth the 1 acre per hour advantage.
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