Find the best wheels for a JCB 4000 series
BWT are the only tractor wheel supplier willing to share recommended tyre sizes and prices online. As part of this commitment to you, we have put together a comprehensive guide explaining the best flotation, standard and rowcrop wheels to suit the JCB 4000 series. So if you’re wanting to find out about JCB Fastrac wheels, please read on…
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JCB Fastrac Flotation Wheels
VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone
Best for: The very best for flotation and low ground pressure
VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone VT-Tractor tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone combination is a great option for both low-pressure or high weight carrying capacity – being a VF tyre it can either run at 40% lower pressure or carry 40% higher weight (compared to a standard tyre).
The Bridgestone, can run at 20% lower pressure or carry 20% more weight compared to the IF 710/60R30 BKT.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 167D/164E Will carry 5,450kg up to 65kmh or 5,000kg up to 70kmh
The Bridgestone VT-Tractor is a VF tyre, designed to run at low pressure. Below are the weights you can carry with these Bridgestone tyres at the lowest pressure possible.
At 12psi (0.8bar) this tyre will carry 3,000kg at 65kmh
At 9psi (0.6bar) this tyre will carry 3,000kg up to 50kmh
| Tyre maximum load (kg) at tyre pressure | ||||||
| VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone VT-Tractor | ||||||
| 0.6 bar | 0.8 bar | 1.0 bar | 1.2 bar | 1.4 bar | 1.6 bar | |
| 9 psi | 12 psi | 15 psi | 17 psi | 20 psi | 23 psi | |
| Up to 50kmh | 3000 | |||||
| Up to 65kmh | 3525 | 4000 | 4505 | 4990 | 5440 | |
*For optimum road performance, and/or intensive road use, Bridgestone recommend increasing inflation pressures by 0.6bar/9psi up to a maximum of 2bar/29psi
IF 710/60R30 BKT
Best for: Budget flotation wheel
IF 710/60R30 BKT Agrimax Force tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The IF 710/60R30 BKT combination is a more affordable flotation option. Being an IF tyre they can either run at 20% lower pressure or carry 20% higher weight (compared to a standard tyre).
However, for the ultimate flotation tyre – you should consider the Bridgestone tyre above which will run at 20% lower pressure or carry 20% more weight than the BKT
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 168D Will carry 5,600kg up to 65kmh
The BKT Agrimax Force is an IF tyre. Below are the weights you can carry with these BKT tyres at the lowest pressure possible.
At 9psi (0.6bar) this tyre will carry 2,575kg up to 65kmh
| Tyre maximum load (kg) at tyre pressure | ||||||||
| Rear: 650/65R42 Maxam Agrixtra 65 | ||||||||
| 0.6 bar | 0.8 bar | 1.0 bar | 1.2 bar | 1.4 bar | 1.6 bar | 2.0 bar | 2.4 bar | |
| 9 psi | 12 psi | 15 psi | 17 psi | 20 psi | 23 psi | 29 psi | 35 psi | |
| 10 kmh HT | 2675 | 3080 | 3550 | 3955 | 4425 | 4830 | 5410 | 5820 |
| 10 kmh LT | 3270 | 3765 | 4335 | 4830 | 5400 | 5895 | 6610 | 7110 |
| 20 kmh | 2780 | 3200 | 3685 | 4105 | 4595 | 5015 | 5620 | 6045 |
| 30 kmh | 2675 | 3080 | 3550 | 3955 | 4425 | 4830 | 5410 | 5820 |
| 40-65 kmh | 2575 | 2965 | 3415 | 3805 | 4255 | 4645 | 5205 | 5600 |
| 70 kmh | 2340 | 2695 | 3105 | 3460 | 3870 | 4225 | 4735 | 5095 |
LT: Low Torque
HT: High Torque
Comparing tyre pressure to find the lowest pressure option
The table below shows the minimum tyre pressures you could run common JCB Fastrac wheel sizes while carrying 2.5 and 3 ton per tyre. The important thing to note on this is how low you can run the IF 710/60R30 BKT and VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone in comparison to other tyre makes.
The 750/55R30 Mitas is also interesting – despite the tyre being 750mm wide it has to run at higher pressure than an IF or VF 710mm wide tyre. This is important as is shows that the IF and VF 710 tyres actually have a larger footprint on the ground than the 750mm wide Mitas.
| Pressure needed to carry 2.5 ton up to 65kmh | Pressure needed to carry 3 ton up to 65kmh | |||||
| Bar | PSI | Weight | Bar | PSI | Weight | |
| 710/60R30 Mitas | 1 | 15 | 3,035kg | 1 | 15 | 3,035kg |
| 710/60R30 Trelleborg | 1 | 15 | 2900kg | 1.2 | 17 | 3,250kg |
| 750/55R30 Mitas | 1 | 15 | 3,060kg | 1 | 15 | 3,060kg |
| IF 710/60R30 BKT | 0.6 | 9 | 2,575kg | 0.8 | 12 | 2,965kg |
| VF 710/60R30 Bridgestone | 0.8 | 12 | 3,525kg | 0.8 | 12 | 3,525kg |
JCB Fastrac Standard Wheels
VF 600/70R30 Bridgestone
Best for: Excellent for higher load carrying capacity or low ground pressure
VF 600/70R30 Bridgestone VT-Tractor tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The 600/70R30 tyre is a popular all-round tyre for the JCB Fastrac 4000 series.
The Bridgestone VF 600/70R30 is a VF tyre so will give 40% extra load carrying capacity or will carry the same load at 40% lower pressure.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 165D/161E
Will carry 5150kg up to 65kmh or 4625kg up to 70kmh
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600/70R30 BKT
Best for: Midrange general purpose tyre
600/70R30 BKT RT765 tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The BKT 600/70R30 tyre is a good value, popular all-round tyre for the JCB Fastrac 4000 series.
The BKT has a lower load rating compared to the Bridgestone or Maxam in the same size.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 152D
Will carry 3550kg up to 65kmh
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600/70R30 Maxam
Best for: Best value mid-range general-purpose tyre
600/70R30 Maxam Agrixtra XL tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The Maxam 600/70R30 tyre is a the best value, general-purpose tyre for the JCB Fastrac 4000 series. The Maxam is a reliable mid-range tyre they have a long 8 year warranty and a very reasonably priced.
The Maxam has a higher load carrying capacity than the BKT. However if you want lower pressure or higher load carrying capacity then the Maxam offers we would recommend the Bridgestone option.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 158D
Will carry 4250kg up to 65kmh
Coming soon
JCB Fastrac Rowcrop Wheels
VF 380/85R38 BKT
Best for: Most popular rowcrop wheels for JCB Fastrac
VF 380/85R38 BKT Spargo tyres on heavy duty fixed rims
The most popular rowcrop wheel for the JCB 4000 series is the VF 380/85R38 BKT. This tyre was manufactured specifically for the JCB’s and consequently has a great load and speed rating.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 161D Will carry 4,625kg up to 65kmh
| Tyre maximum load (kg) at tyre pressure | |||||||||||
| VF 380/85R38 BKT Agrimax Spargo | |||||||||||
| Bar: | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3 | 3.2 |
| PSI: | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 46 |
| 10 kmh | 3000 | 3355 | 3660 | 3860 | 4015 | 4165 | 4320 | 4525 | 4725 | 4880 | 5085 |
| 20 kmh | 2835 | 3170 | 3460 | 3655 | 3795 | 3940 | 4085 | 4280 | 4470 | 4615 | 4810 |
| 30 kmh | 2780 | 3110 | 3390 | 3580 | 3720 | 3865 | 4005 | 4195 | 4380 | 4542 | 4715 |
| 40-65 kmh | 2725 | 3050 | 3330 | 3515 | 3650 | 3790 | 3930 | 4115 | 4300 | 4440 | 4625 |
| 70 kmh | 2480 | 2775 | 3025 | 3195 | 3320 | 3445 | 3570 | 3740 | 3910 | 4035 | 4205 |
420/85R34 Bridgestone
Best for: Excellent for rowcrop and long life on the road
VF 420/85R34 Bridgestone VX-Tractor on heavy duty fixed rims
The 420/85R34 is an excellent choice if you want a slightly wider rowcrop tyre. At 420mm wide these will be great for rowcrop work and more than happy to pull a trailer on the road etc.
The Bridgestone VX-Tractor tyre is designed especially for long life and is a particularly good choice for tractors doing a lot of road work.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 147D/144E
Will carry 3075kg up to 65kmh or 2800kg up to 70kmh
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460/85R34 Bridgestone
Best for: Excellent for rowcrop and long life on the road
VF 460/85R34 Bridgestone VX-Tractor on heavy duty fixed rims
The 460/85R34 is an excellent choice if you want a rowcrop tyre that is wider than the 380mm or 420mm options. At 460mm wide these will also be great for general purpose work such as pulling a trailer on the road etc.
The Bridgestone VX-Tractor tyre is designed especially for long life and is a particularly good choice for tractors doing a lot of road work.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 152D/149E
Will carry 3,550kg up to 65kmh or 3,250kg up to 70kmh
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420/85R38 Bridgestone
Best for: Excellent for rowcrop and long life but with extra ground clearance
VF 420/85R38 Bridgestone VX-Tractor on heavy duty fixed rims
The 420/85R38 is another 420mm wide option however the 38″ rim diameter gives extra clearance. The higher ground clearance makes it an excellent rowcrop tyre while still keeping the benefits of longer life and slower tread wear.
The Bridgestone VX-Tractor tyre is designed especially for long life and is a particularly good choice for tractors doing a lot of road work.
The maximum weights these tyres can carry is as follows:
Load Rating: 149D/146E
Will carry 3,250kg up to 65kmh or 3,000kg up to 70kmh
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