Front tires for a industrial loader tractor

fosterdave37 · Feb 19, 2018

Bought my first tractor a 1971 MF 20 industrial loader tractor.( at least I think that's what it is) did a lot of research on this
site before so thanks to all for that.

Got her home now getting it tightened up. My question today is:

It needs new front tires. the tires on it now are 16 x 7.50 (235/85/R16) truck tires and that's what I see on most of the
industrial tractors I've looked at.

What would have been the original equipment?
What works best?

from what I've gathered the triple ribs are good but tend to tear up the ground and truck tires are harder to steer.

So I guess what I need to know is what tires are best for a loader tractor thats being used for moving a little dirt,leaves,and
working in the woods on firewood/

Thanks again

old · Feb 19, 2018

I run used LT truck tires on all my loader tractor because the normal tractor type tires cut in and sink badly in softer ground. As for what was on it new I have no idea but probably not the try rib

sms · Feb 19, 2018

Not sure what that had but some had five rib implement tires.

IanC · Feb 19, 2018

Tires have industry standard type codes, F-2 for three rib, and F-2M for four rib. Industrial ribbed tread are code F-3, and that is probably what was on your machine originally. There are high ply rated implement (I-1) tires out there, but they are not common, most are 4 or 6 ply rated. If you want to go with a less aggressive tread try an "ST" trailer tire in the size you need as they are generally more ply. Load Rating can roughly be decoded as one letter for every two ply rating (may not, in fact probably not actual ply count). For example B=4 ply rated, E= 10 ply rated. I looked at the supplier I used to deal with and they had several ST tires in 10 to 14 ply rated.

rustred · Feb 19, 2018

best would be to stick with the ribbed tractors rated for that. if it has front wheel assist then it requires the same tread as the rear tires.

hd6gtom · Feb 19, 2018

750x16 3 rib are gonna be the best in the timber. If you have excellent brakes you may get by with something else. Your tractor probably came with an industrial rib tire on the front. They are good on hard dirt or cement, but do not steer well off road or off cement. I took a lot of wagon, front truck tires off loader tractors and put 3 ribs on them. Some guys elected for 4 ribs. They do not tear up the hay field quite as much as the 3 rib. The only 750x16 four rib tires I remember are Firestone and at last look they are very expensive. An 8 ply tire would be correct for your application.

hd6gtom · Feb 19, 2018

I just checked with one of my old suppliers -- if I still had my tire shop 750x16 8 ply 3 rib tube type tires would cost you about $80.00 each mounted on your rims at the shop. Tubes would be extra. If you left the old tires it would cost you $2.00 each for a disposal fee.

buickanddeere · Feb 19, 2018

Ribbed tubeless with as many plys as possible .

kcm.MN · Feb 19, 2018

I also had implement tires on my 4010 with FEL. Worked great in our soft, soggy soils.

ptfarmer · Feb 19, 2018

(quoted from post at 15:51:11 02/19/18)
Ribbed tubeless with as many plys as possible .

X2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You don't want tubes in the front tires on a loader, easier to fix a flat when (not if) you get a flat.

Traditional Farmer · Feb 19, 2018

I put a set of 12.5 X 15, 12 ply tractor tread tires on the front of my Oliver 1365 with loader they're working out great.

Mathias NY · Feb 19, 2018

If you are willing to upgrade to a different rim size, an 11L-15 will work really well. They are nearly the same rolling diameter as the 7.50x16, just 50% wider.

They are a bit harder on the steering system, so you won't want to make the change unless you have power steering.

Good luck.

notjustair · Feb 19, 2018

I run three rib on all except the FWA 7800. Buy the tires now and lay them in the corner of the shed. Put them on in the fall. I made a mistake when I put tires on the 886. It was haying season and I blew a front. I got a new three rib from the Coop and kept haying. Six months later that tire was 3/4 bald. The other one got replaced about a year earlier and was a tire the Coop had sitting around a while. The rubber was hardened. It still looks brand new. I need to dismount the other one and rotate it or I will run through to the cords on the outside (you know how IH had a more aggressive camber).

I have four new tires for the 8430 that have been sitting at the Coop since last fall. I?m making them hold onto them until farther into spring to avoid the same syndrome.

K Effective · Feb 20, 2018

I had backhoe fronts put on our 2630 with loader, designed to carry more weight. I liked them. Expensive.

Happier still with the MFWD on our newer loader tractor. Just read in the service manual that I can consider running front ag tire backwards for a smoother ride and better traction. Might do just that when I replace this set.

Front tires for a industrial loader tractor

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