4230 - Dual Rims

Tractor currently has worn out 18.4-34's on the rear. It has dual hubs installed currently on the axles.... although just eyeballing they are pretty narrow. The hub is effectively flush with the end of the axle shaft. I have to assume this was likely the most narrow axle width offered on these machines.

What are my options on setting up duals? I am getting NEW rubber all around so this is reason for the question.

We use this tractor to pull a batwing for most of our mowing and I would like duals for the additional stability on side-hills as well as the additional traction. Mud is not really an issue as far as getting the tread tight.

I would also consider scrapping it all and putting on some wide super single style tires as well I just don't have any experience with that kind of setup. None of this is common in my area row crop farming is pretty much scattered at this point.
 

Hi Limbhanger,

Duals are great for flotation in wet conditions when needed. They suck for everything else. They make turning harder on the tractor, they make getting into tight areas more difficult, they take up more space during storage.

I would not put duals on anything that did not need the extra flotation. If I were setting up this tractor to pull a mower on hillsides, I would remove the dual hubs and sell them. I would then move the rims out to the widest setting and move the cast centers out to the ends of the axles. This will give you much more stability while not losing maneuverability.
 
Dual rims are off set to provide clearance. We do some road mowing and duals provide the most stability. The minus is they run over exactly where you are mowing. We set our loader tractor out as far
as axles will allow and also have them weighted and do some loader work with round bales weighing more than 2000# and still have to pay attension.
 

I've got duals on my 4640 and prefer them for several reasons over singles on my place. I've got 8 tractors. I don't have any clay in my soil so the mud doesn't stick I can run them real tight.... But I do have plenty of soft ground, hog damage to ride over... there's a long list of reasons. Mentioning "Stability" was the lowest hanging fruit on the list. I would challenge anyone to ride over a place the hogs have torn up with singles and it's nearly impossible to do... they will make some of my fields look like the military was using them for mortar practice in 2-3 nights. I kill them by the hundreds but they keep coming.

Little more background there. I did not know if anyone else was running a 30 series with duals that might have some opinion on the setup. I do appreciate the responses. Thanks guys!
 

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