I bought some U.S. made grade 70 1/4" chain for general use on the tractor. It has a working load limit of 3150 lb and thus a breaking point of 12,600 lb. I like it because it is so small and light and easy to work with. I found it really handy loading and unloading things from trailers. Using it with my FEL and my skid steer to pull out concreted in fence posts I have broke the chain more than once. After the third time I decided not to use it anymore and am switching to 5/16" grade 70. I didn't notice any damage to the chain or deformed links but it must have been stressed over time I guess because I don't see my M59 or my 322 skid steer putting over 12,000lb of lifting force.
Just wanted to post this as an FYI to others. Maybe if you have a subcompact it will do but not on the larger tractors.
Just wanted to post this as an FYI to others. Maybe if you have a subcompact it will do but not on the larger tractors.