[Cpt.J]

Hi Everyone,
New to the channel in Cascade Idaho.
I just purchased a new Kioti DK 4710 se hst and will be driving it to different locations.
My question is; will highway miles damage my tractor.

 

[Tx Jim]

Welcome to the Tractor Forum
My hay cutting/raking/d baling tractors have been driven many 100's of miles on blacktops between fields in the 33 yrs of custom farming/baling. My JD 4255 I purchased in Feb.'93 has 11,600 hrs on the speed/hr meter. Highway traveling does accelerate cleat wear on tractor tires.

Only real problem is the other highway travellers that are in a hurry & can't comprehend that a tractor doesn't travel 80 MPH

 

[Cpt.J]

Thank You.
Have not had a tractor in 50 years.
MF 35 was my last.
Technology sure has changed a bit.

 

[Cvans]

A slow moving vehicle sign on the back is a good idea.

 

[Groo]

Dealer wont deliver? Did you ask?

 

[Tx Jim]

A slow moving vehicle sign on the back is a good idea.
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Most states have a law requiring display & location of SMV on rear of tractors/equip traveling public roads

 

[Cvans]

Most states have a law requiring display & location of SMV on rear of tractors/equip traveling public roads

Years ago most equipment you saw on the road had them. Now days the guys operating these huge pieces of equipment seldom use them around here I guess all the flashing lights take their place.

 

[Groo]

Years ago most equipment you saw on the road had them. Now days the guys operating these huge pieces of equipment seldom use them around here I guess all the flashing lights take their place.

the law is still probably on the books

 

[Tx Jim]

Here's some photos of the Continental rear tires on my rd baling/plowing tractor that's traveled many,many miles on a blacktop between hay fields for 20+ yrs performing custom baling/farming activities