If you work in groundskeeping, landscaping, or on a golf course, you’re probably very familiar with zero-turn mowers. Thanks to zero-turn mowers' outstanding steering and the speed at which they operate, they’re one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in the aforementioned industries. Since tires are what connect your mower to the turf, equipping your zero-turn mower with the right tires can result in a machine that is more efficient and productive while also offering superior turf protection.

Compact tractors are growing in popularity. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) December 2018 U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report, the sales of under-40 HP tractors has risen 9.2%, building on a 9% increase the year prior (and an all-time high of 158,237 units sold). With more and more of these machines on the market, it’s imperative to understand the three types of tires—R-4, R-3, and R-1—compact tractors are generally equipped with, as well as our game-changing multipurpose Galaxy Garden Pro MPC, and how to choose the correct tire for your application.

Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. (ATA) announced that it is continuing to expand its Galaxy Garden Pro line of tires. Specifically built for compact tractors operating on turf, soft soil and grasses, and for roading on hard surfaces and even snow, the Garden Pro has a unique multipurpose tread pattern and radial construction to maximize performance, longevity and rider comfort.

Choosing the best tire for commercial equipment is a vital step that turf care professionals can take toward improving their business, and now there are more options than ever. Tires are what connect a turf pro’s primary tool, their equipment, to what the they care the most about, the turf—delicately balancing the equipment's need for traction with the importance of minimizing its impact on the turf. Keep reading for a few tips for finding the best tire for your operation.

Turf care professionals have a lot to think about when trying to please customers who expect perfection—in addition to keeping golf courses, baseball fields, and public parks gorgeously green, they also have a business to run. Fortunately for today’s turf pros, our high quality turf tire, the Galaxy Mighty Mow TS, is purpose-built to meet the exacting demands of customers and the performance requirements of the business (traction and stability, minimizing the impact of machinery, a low total cost of ownership, and a high return on investment).