Can I put chains on my Kubota L35?

[Gasifier]

Okay. I'm back again. LOL Different piece of equipment now and the same problem. Would like chains on rear tires. LOL Can I put tire chains on the rear tires of my Kubota L35? I have seen in a couple different places where people say there is a space issue. ? Has anyone put chains on the rears on this tractor or do you have to put spacers to move the tires out further? Thanks in advance.

 

[bird1968]

FYI, Bro-Tek has these rear Spacers for $290 is you ever end up needing them...

 

[rmk700]

I've yet to try chains on mine. If you do end up putting them on, be sure to post here on how it worked out.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Do you have a clearance issue with the backhoe frame? If so, and you want to avoid spacers, you could try screw in studs in your tires. Just a thought.

Kevin

 

[mike69440]

A one isnch spacer will work, maybe a nachine shop can make them for you. Kubota makes longer studs. Most deakears are unaware of this.

 

[Gasifier]

FYI, Bro-Tek has these rear Spacers for $290 is you ever end up needing them...



Bro-Tek web site Bro-Tek: Tractor Add Ons




Thanks for the information bird1968.

 

[Gasifier]

I've yet to try chains on mine. If you do end up putting them on, be sure to post here on how it worked out.

Will do if I buy them. I am going to see how things go for now. I had some unexpected bills come up, and Christmas is upon us now so the tire chains will have to wait. Especially if I have to buy spacers at that price! Ouch.

 

[Gasifier]

Do you have a clearance issue with the backhoe frame? If so, and you want to avoid spacers, you could try screw in studs in your tires. Just a thought.

Kevin

I read in another post here that there are clearance issues with trying to put rear chains on the L35s. I will have to see if I can find that again and contact that member to verify. I looked into the screw in studs and decided against them. They look like they may help on shear ice, but that is about it. I also want them for traction in snow and mud. I think chains will work the best for that. I will not be buying spacers and chains right now. By the time I am done doing that it looks like it would cost me $800 plus. Not going to happen right now. I will get them eventually though. I like this size tractor and found this one with only 175 hours on it. I have about 210 hours on it now about 6 months later I guess. I just had the loader converted over to a quick attach. That cost me some money. But I love being able to use my forks. Eventually, when I can afford it, the same guy who did that for me is going to build me a grapple that will work with existing hydraulic cylinders. I will have to pull the four pins on the loader to take the quick attach plate off, then attach the grapple. But it will save me from having to install more hydraulics up front and another control for it.

 

[mike69440]

CALL
Champlain Valley Equipment, Inc.
Most Kubota dealers have NO CLUE that Kubota offers spacers and longer wheel studs.

 

[Gasifier]

CALL
Champlain Valley Equipment, Inc.
Most Kubota dealers have NO CLUE that Kubota offers spacers and longer wheel studs.

Thanks for the information mike.