[Farmall46]

Im crazy for tractors with duel rear wheels, anyone have one? Pictures are welcome . Thanks

 

[freedhardwoods]

I think they make a tractor look bigger. It would be neat to have duals on my 446. I could get a brand new set of wheels and tires for $300, but I can't bring myself to spend the money for them.

When I was 12, I bought an IH M and put a set of duals on it.

 

[ky wonder]

duals have a purpose they where used to get better traction when pulling heavy tillage tools, and in the mountains they are used to give more stability to operate the tractors on the steep slopes

here is a video of a ford with duals bush hogging some of this type terrain, without the duals this would not be an option

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeAwzmv7-ug&feature=related

 

[freedhardwoods]

On farm ground, increased traction is part of their purpose, but decreased soil compaction is an equal or larger part. You can add significant weight to a tractor with single tires and get fairly good traction, but it will cause severe soil compaction. Adding duals will slightly decrease slippage, while drastically decreasing compaction. Soil type is also part of the equation when figuring the weight to footprint ratio.

I didn't know all that when I was 12. I just wanted my tractor to look bigger. That is the same reason I'd like duals on my 446. They would be more of a hindrance than a help for my purposes, but it would look cool. :thThumbsU