John Deere 4955

[John826]

I bought a 4955 MFWD and the front wheels are set wide. I would like to put it on 30" rows. Does anyone know the difference in the turning radius?

 

[rexhellwig]

It will make for a huge increase in turning radius that you will not like.

No way would I set the front wheels any closer than 32 inch (64 inch) tread. There is no need to set the front wheels closer than the rears, and the closest the rear wheels can go is about 64 inch center to center on a 4955.

Even if you had a tractor that could get a true 60 inch rear tread width, you would be happier setting the front tire to track near the outside edge of the rear tire.

 

[larryanderson]

We had one and put the sracers on it to strattle 4 rows as it would not turn short enough to make a 12 row turn without using brakes and had no problems.We had the fenders off and had the stops set close.The new ones turn short and you can buy used spacers reasonably.Of course around here the planters are getting bigger and we dont cultivate so it wouldnt make much difference if it didnt turn as tight.