Bateman RB35 flotation tyres

[Henry B]

We are running our RB35 (with 36m VG boom) on 710/55/30 floatations but find it treads a bit heavy, has anyone fitted any bigger tyres successfully? We weighed it empty today, the bridge said it was 9.5t

 

[Oscar]

I can t see how you will get any bigger to fit ? I had that size on previous machines but on my new one went down to 600 s as I struggle to get down some roads with 710 s even with axles right in. Think your only choice is to run partly full or wait until it dries up more.
The 710 s are heavy old wheels on each corner so I think the steering track rods etc are under enough strain as it is. Also be careful with load ratings on tyres but then wanting to go 50 km / hr down the road.

 

[Lukehaynes]

What pressure are you running at? I’m on 600’s on my 35 running at 14psi, I have a 24m contour boom so a little lighter than you but even in poor conditions I wouldn’t say it makes that much mess.

 

[D14]

We are running our RB35 (with 36m VG boom) on 710/55/30 floatations but find it treads a bit heavy, has anyone fitted any bigger tyres successfully? We weighed it empty today, the bridge said it was 9.5t

You can’t have a big tank, heavy booms and output whilst still floating like an old RB16/25 sized machine. That said I have seen a RB26 with 800mm tyres on it. No idea what make they were though.

 

[s~~t shoveller]

we have rb 26 0n 54 ,31,26 terra tyres,theyre 800 wide .

 

[Henry B]

The 710's have to run at 22psi

 

[snipe]

What make are they and what speed do you travel at when full. How many litres is the tank.

 

[Lukehaynes]

The 710's have to run at 22psi

How come? Our 710’s on tractors can go as low as 8psi for rolling if we wish! I can’t see why you can’t go lower than 22... what make of tyre?

 

[snipe]

I don’t think your tractor will be on 30inch rims

 

[Lukehaynes]

Obviously not, but as I said above my Bateman on 600’s is down at 14psi, I’m interested as to why the OP says they can’t go lower than 22...?

 

[Matt L]

Depends on the construction of the tyre. More budget tyres won’t be able to carry the load at the speed than more premium tyres.

 

[snipe]

Obviously not, but as I said above my Bateman on 600’s is down at 14psi, I’m interested as to why the OP says they can’t go lower than 22...?

What profile and rim size are your 600s. what speed do you travel at when full?

 

[Henry B]

Obviously not, but as I said above my Bateman on 600’s is down at 14psi, I’m interested as to why the OP says they can’t go lower than 22...?
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What size 600's are you using? Can you run with a full tank at 14 psi ?

 

[Lukehaynes]

Will check size later. They are Michelin Xeobibs I think. We had the Michelin rep out, filled it up with 4000l, he weighed each corner and told us 12psi is the lowest I could go and still do 40k on the road. I run at 14 as I felt it’s a little safer turning on some of our steep side banks!

 

[Lukehaynes]

My tyres on the rb35 are 600/60 r30 Michelin xeobibs

 

[Oscar]

I run the same as Lukehaynes above but mine are xeobibs 2 which are quite new I think.
Been on today ,most is fine but had 80acs of ryegrass reseed on clay , let's just say they have some rolling to do in the spring but weeds were swamping grass so it was a catch 22.

 

[Lukehaynes]

I’ve been out today, all on established tramlines so I guess that makes a difference but made little mess.

 

[chaffcutter]

I think Michelin Xeobibs are the only ones that will get you the weight/ speed tradeoff you need looking back to the ones we had on our Bateman.