Traction Chains up front

wpabx2230 · Feb 7, 2011

Let us know if you need to do any modifications to the chains. I'd like to order some. I only live 40 miles from their location, but I've been told you get better service if you order over the net.

freddyr · Feb 20, 2011

bstrom said:
Well I got my front chains - 2-link ladders with v-bars. Put them on and went out to plow snow in the dark. I got to say it's a big improvement. Steering and traction with my loader mounted front plow is greatly improved. I was moving back big piles of snow also by pushing the tops back and working down. I had more traction doing that than with just the rear chains, it was easier to do. It's not like the front tires don't slip at all they just don't slip and spin all over the place like they did before. As things start to thaw out this spring I may go back to just the rears but for now this is a big improvement. I'm pretty easy on things so I think my front axle will be ok, time will tell I guess.

bx2660 with chains on the back and it goes anywhere, but if getting chains get the the 2 link for a smoother ride!

Jeff Lary · Feb 26, 2011

I own a L 2950 and i chain one of my front wheels every winter i only work it in the woods and its a big help when plowing my roads and steering as well as traction.
Now they tell me the shaft up front is small so i am very carefull not to "bind" that front wheel in a position that it can not spin if it needs to. I belive that is the secret to the whole possible problem .As long as you can slip that front wheel and not bind it you will not break anything.I bought my chain at V.I.P. its an auto parts store .They come in a set so you can use 1 or both of them it is up to you. I just told them i had to have a set of chains for a 24" wheel ? can't remember the size ,cost like 40 bucks.

GotSnow · Mar 1, 2011

I would 2nd the comments about chains on pavement: this is a bad idea. You will tear up the driveway in short order.

The solution is a blower.
I use to have trouble without chains and a blade, but now that I have a blower I never use chains. And my drive is 15 degrees and 1000 ft long and it takes about 20 min to cleanup without chains.

Also this is an above average snow area. My front yard currently is buried in ~4 ft of snow, and 2 to 3 ft is common.

dennisgw · Mar 1, 2011

Agree with GotSnow. 7 years with blower and I have no need for chains in Minnesota. If I begin to slip I put into 4WD. It's cold and 2-3 feet of snow.

freddyr · Mar 2, 2011

I have over a 1/4 mile road with a steep incline at shop. Started this winter with my bx2660 with fel and rear snowblower with rear chains and filled tires. Had no problems, no spinning or anything. The last 6" snow i did it without chains just to see what would happen and had no problems. Couldn"t tell any difference! Next year will do without chains, but if i need them, i can put them on real quick with the stuff i have. Would like a snow blade that clamps on fel next year for those pesky 1-3" snows! Would save alot of time:thumbsup:

RoyJackson · Mar 2, 2011

freddyr said:
Would like a snow blade that clamps on fel next year for those pesky 1-3" snows! Would save alot of time:thumbsup:

You should check out those BXpanded blades then, Freddy. Pretty low cost, but no hydraulic swiveling of the blade. I'm considering the 72" unit myself.

BTW, we're neighbors (almost). I'm in Windsor.

freddyr · Mar 2, 2011

I was worried about how strong the plow was to hold up after hitting hidden things in the snow?. There is a company in New Holland pa that has them also. called Earth and Turf Attachments- more money but looks like more solid. Yep im close to Windsor- Surrounded by Kubotas! Brother has a bigger kubota and neighbor has a bx also. You can't believe how my neighbor abuses his!! but works great with no problems!:thumbsup:

RoyJackson · Mar 2, 2011

freddyr said:
I was worried about how strong the plow was to hold up after hitting hidden things in the snow?. There is a company in New Holland pa that has them also. called Earth and Turf Attachments- more money but looks like more solid. Yep im close to Windsor- Surrounded by Kubotas! Brother has a bigger kubota and neighbor has a bx also. You can't believe how my neighbor abuses his!! but works great with no problems!:thumbsup:

I think if you don't go blasting down to the drive at full speed, damage isn't likely. Also, the BXpanded blades aren't (IMHO) for those with drives more then a few hundred feet and, as you wrote, 1-3 inch snows. With that snow depth, you should see most anything sticking up. I just don't want to spend a lot of money on a blade.

freddyr · Mar 2, 2011

RoyJackson said:
I think if you don't go blasting down to the drive at full speed, damage isn't likely. Also, the BXpanded blades aren't (IMHO) for those with drives more then a few hundred feet and, as you wrote, 1-3 inch snows. With that snow depth, you should see most anything sticking up. I just don't want to spend a lot of money on a blade.

Ok u get it and ill come see your demo!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: