How Much Does A Tractor Tire Weigh?

Since an average tractor weighs at least 19,000 pounds, the tractor tires should be sizable. So, have you ever wondered how much does a tractor tire weigh?

In this article, I will tell you everything about the size and weight of tractor tires and how to calculate that weight. At the end of the article, I will also share some valuable tips on prolonging your tractor tire’s life.

How Much Does A Tractor Tire Weigh?

Tractors vary in size, so are tractor tires. An enormous tractor tire weighs from 400 to 600 pounds, which is far heavier than the fattest person on Earth.

You can determine your tire weight by the size of your tractor. Normally, it is divided into 4 groups: compact, medium, large, and extra-large size.

Tractor tire size	Tire weight (in pounds)	Tire weight (in kg)
Compact size	Up to 300	Up to 136
Medium size	Around 400	Around 181
Large size	400 – 800	181 – 362
Extra-large size	Around 1000	Around 453

Tractor tire size and weight chart

Compact size

A compact tractor’s tire size ranges between 17.5 feet to 25 feet and has a maximum weight of 300 pounds.

A car tire weighs around 25 pounds, while a light-duty truck’s tire (similar to a tractor) weighs about 200 pounds. So, a compact tractor tire is still 100 pounds heavier than one of a pickup.

Medium size

The tire of a medium-size or mid-sized tractor is slightly bigger than a compact one, with a width of 20.5 to 25 feet. This tire type can weigh around 400 pounds.

Large size

A large-size tractor has a width ranging from 23.5 to 25 feet. So, each tire of this tractor can weigh around 400 to 800 pounds. Some large tractor models have a slightly lighter weight of 550 to 650 pounds.

The weight of tractor tires at this sizable size is the sum of the rubber part and its metal parts and wear patterns.

Extra large size

Tires of extra-large tractors with a width of 26.5 feet are, of course, heaviest compared to the three remaining ones.

An average tire of this tractor can weigh around 1,000 pounds (approximately 453.59 kg). So four tires of this size can add up to about 4,000 pounds to your tractor’s weight.

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How Do You Size & Weigh A Tractor Tire?

A tractor tire is too heavy to put on your household scale. So how can you know the exact size and weight?

Fortunately, you don’t have to do the heavy lifting to get this measurement done. Keep looking on the tire’s sidewall until you see a 5-digit number. There is a period between the first two digits and a dash between the third and fourth digits. This number indicates your tractor tire’s size and weight.

 

For example, the number should look like 16.9-30. ‘16.9’ is your tractor tire’s width, while ‘30’ is the diameter of your tire’s rim. All these specifications are in inches.

Sometimes you have to check your tractor tires based on their three size measurement types – metric, radial, or standard sizes. You can also convert a tractor tire’s size type from one to another.

Metric

This measurement type is widely used in Europe based on the European measurement system. For example, 520/85R42 or 420/85R24.

You can read its meaning from left to right as follows:

 

• “520”: your tractor tire’s width when it’s properly inflated or mounted. Sometimes this number is small, meaning that it is presented in millimeters instead of inches.

• “85”: the aspect ratio in millimeters. The ratio indicates the tractor tire’s width percentage to its height when it’s properly inflated and mounted.

• “R”: indicates that your tire has radial construction.

• “20”: the wheel diameter for mounting.

Radial

Radial tractor tires are widely used in most tractors on the market. This tire type uses radial construction because the tire has 90-degree cord piles inside, moving in the same direction as your tire.

A radial tractor tire has two digits with a period in between, the letter “R” stands for “radical construction”) and two digits after that.

For example, the size and weight of a radial tractor tire are shown as 11.2R20 or 18.4R26.

Standard

The first example in this section is called standard measurements for a tractor tire. There is another alternative expression of this measurement type, like 11.2X20 or 16.9X28.

Conversion between these three sizes is possible. You can look at this Ken John Tires conversion chart for size equivalent.

Standard	Radial	Metric
11.2X20	11.2R20	280/85R20
12.4X20	12.4R20	320/85R20
9.5X24	9.5R24	250/85R24
11.2X24	11.2R24	280/85R24
12.4X24	12.4R24	320/85R24
13.6X24	13.6R24	340/85R24
14.9X24	14.9R24	380/85R24
16.9X24	16.9R24	420/85R24
18.4X26	18.4R26	420/85R26
11.2X28	11.2R28	280/85R28
12.4X28	12.4R28	320/85R28
13.6X28	13.6R28	340/85R28
14.9X28	14.9R28	380/85R28
16.9X28	16.9R28	420/85R28
14.9X30	14.9R30	380/85R30
16.9X30	16.9R30	420/85R30
–	–	420/90R30
18.4X30	18.4R30	460/85R30
12.4X32	12.4R32	320/85R32
12.4X34	12.4R34	320/85R34
14.9X34	14.9R34	380/85R34
16.9X34	16.9R34	420/85R34
18.4X34	18.4R34	460/85R34
20.8X34	20.8R34	520/85R34
12.4X36	12.4R36	320/85R36
13.6X36	13.6R36	340/85R36
13.6X38	13.6R38	340/85R38
14.9X38	14.9R38	380/85R38
16.9X38	16.9R38	420/85R38
18.4X38	18.4R38	460/85R38
20.8X38	20.8R38	520/85R38
18.4X42	18.4R42	460/85R42
20.8X42	20.8R42	520/85R42
20.8X46	20.8R46	520/85R46

Tips To Make Your Tractor Tires Last Longer

The best Tractor tires are so expensive and critical to your tractor that you don’t want to waste the tire replacement budget over time.

Therefore, you should frequently check and maintain your tractor/combine tires anytime you don’t use them. Let’s look at some valuable tips to extend your tractor tire’s longevity and performance.

Keep them clean

The first and simplest way to keep your tractor tires in good condition keeps them always clean and free of gunk.

Gunk includes brake dust, road grime, and dirt. While your tractor is in its working mode, gunk can easily stick on it.

If gunk stays on tires for a long time, it can cause harm to the tires. After using the vehicle, you should remove all this dirt out with soap, water, and a high-quality tire brush.

Then wipe the tires and let them dry naturally.

Store at airtight places

You should store your tractor tire in airtight places to prevent the evaporation of the lubricating oil within the tire.

You can get high-quality airtight plastic bags like garden or lawn bags from a tractor tire supply store in your neighborhood. When placing the tire in these bags, remember to get as much air out as possible, then secure the bag with tapes.

Place them upright

You should store your replacement tractor tires upright, not stacked or lying down. In case you have to stack them, please don’t stack them too high. Otherwise, they might fall and be damaged.

When storing your tractor tires, the critical point is that you should keep them in a cool and dry place and avoid direct sunlight. Black tires can absorb the sun’s rays and be heated up to 120oF. At this high temperature, it can break down or cause wear and tears inside.

Read more: How much does a tractor weigh?

Final Words 

If it is your first time owning a tractor, you might be curious to get more details on the question “How heavy is a tractor tire?”​​. You may want to know your tractor’s weight and also how you can know the weight of these heavy tires without lifting or mounting them.

With some simple calculations based on the given number on the tractor tire’s sidewall, you can measure each tire’s exact size and weight. Knowing these specifications might be helpful if you need to add weight to improve your tractor’s traction and performance in your daily lawn jobs.