Tractor Snow Plowing
It’s getting to be that time of year again; yes you guessed it wintertime. And with winter comes those two dreaded words snow and ice. Is your equipment ready for it? Many people buy snow tires for their car or light truck, but what about other equipment? Do you use your farm tractor snow plowing? What about your riding mower, does it have a snow plow on it?
If you use your tractor for snow removal traction is extremely important. Whether you have a full size farm tractor from companies like Case, John Deere, Kubota or New Holland or a lawn tractor from Craftsman or MTD you need tires that grip.
Farm Tractor Snow Plow Tires
Many people use their farm tractor to plow snow during the winter months or with a PTO driven snowblower attachment. It does not matter if you are pushing snow or blowing it out of your way, you need tires that can handle the weight and give good traction on snow and ice. Many manufacturers make traction tires for snow and ice including BKT, Nokian and Michelin. These tires features extra traction tread patterns that are designed to provide optimal traction on snow and ice.
One of the best tires to use on tractors used for snow plowing is the Nokian TRI2. The TRI2 features a long lasting tread compound and excellent traction properties which make it the perfect tire for snow plowing operations using a tractor.
Common tread patterns used on tractors for snow plowing are:
| BKT Jumbo Trax HD Tires | The BKT Jumbo Trax HD skid steer tire features premium tread depth for much higher life on paved road, tarmac and hard surfaces. The BKT Jumbo Trax HD skid steer tire tread pattern features bigger and sturdier blocks. The BKT Jumbo Trax HD skid steer tire has a specially formulated tread compound which provides excellent chip and tear resistance. The BKT Jumbo Trax HD skid steer tire also features a extra thick side-wall with rim guard to protect against damage. The BKT Jumbo Trax HD skid steer tire is best suited for scrap yards, tough concrete surfaces, recycling operations and mines. |  |
| BKT Sure Trax HD Tires | The BKT Sure Trax HD Skid Steer Tire features a specially designed tread compound for excellent life on paved and other hard surfaces. The BKT Sure Trax HD Skid Steer was designed to maintain the largest possible contact surface area for maximum gripping power. |  |
| NOKIAN TRI2 Tires | The Nokian TRI 2 radial farm tractor tire is an excellent all season tire for a variety of applications. The Nokian TRI 2 features excellent traction year round with a high load capacity and impressive driving comfort. With a block pattern the Nokian TRI 2 performs well in a variety of tasks including farming, industrial, turf and road maintenance. A solid well built tire that wears evenly and lasts a long time. |  |
| Michelin X Snoplus Tires | Tread blocks with multiple sipes and offset shoulder blocks ensure excellent traction in mud and on snow and ice.The tread pattern, open at the shoulders, is the foundation for the excellent self cleaning in snow or mud. |  |
Lawn Tractor Snow Plow Tires
Whether you have a garden tractor, riding lawn mower or other small yard machine if you use your tractor for snow plowing or snow blowing you need tires that will move in snow and ice without slipping. Look for tires with aggressive lug patterns that will tear through snow and keep your machine moving forward. Pete’s Tire Barns carries quality snow tires from BKT, Carlisle and Greenball.
Carlisle and BKT both make several tires suitable for use in snow plowing or snow removal applications. These include the Carlisle Trac Chief, the Carlisle Tru Power, the BKT TR315, and the BKT Tracmaster.
Common tread patterns used on lawn tractors for snow plowing are:
| AG Tread | .jpg) | Sometimes called ag tires or agricultural tires, these bar tread style tires are very aggressive. They look like smaller versions of the tires found on many farm tractor tires. | |
| Construction Tread |  | Found on many skid steers these tires feature an overlapping lug tread pattern. |
