Snow Attachments I installed my snow chains today

[twinjayhawks]

Figured that I would rather do this on a sunny 70 degree day than waiting until there is a foot of snow on the ground and 20 degrees.

It took me 2 hrs to do both back tires. I am sure we won't get any snow now... that would be just fine with me.

 

[grsthegreat]

i just ordered 4 for my tractor...not looking forward to installing them..... shipping ticket shows 330#... yeiks

 

[JB4310]

Figured that I would rather do this on a sunny 70 degree day than waiting until there is a foot of snow on the ground and 20 degrees.

It took me 2 hrs to do both back tires. I am sure we won't get any snow now... that would be just fine with me.

Chains look great, but it should not take that long to install. First time?

There are some tips and tricks to making it easier, you can search this site or google it.

JB

 

[twinjayhawks]

Yes, first time. I am sure it will be easier next time. Wow those things are heavy and hard to move around on the tire. I have by backhoe attached so I used it to lift the back tires off the ground... that helped.

 

[JB4310]

Well it looks like you did a good job, nice and snug.

Some will tell you that you don't need tensioners and chains work better a little loose, but I prefer mine as tight as I can get them.

JB

 

[lhfarm]

I can mount my chains in about 5 minutes per side. Position the chains behind the wheel and use a rope or bungee cord to connect the ends through the wheel. Drive forward slowly, checking to be sure the chains are riding up the tire. Stop as the front of the chain is just about to touch the ground.

I learned of this method here and have used it for 5 winters. Sure saves my back!

 

[123rday]

Those chains look good. :thumbsup: I unfortunately don't have a holes to put bunggie cords through so I use my 10 ton jack to lift the rear wheels off the ground to install the chains. I think i'm down to less then 20 min a tire now. :laughing: The front I just push the fel down to lift the front.

 

[Jay4200]

I have by backhoe attached so I used it to lift the back tires off the ground... that helped.

That's cheating. You're disqualified.

JayC

 

[RoyJackson]

Figured that I would rather do this on a sunny 70 degree day than waiting until there is a foot of snow on the ground and 20 degrees.

It took me 2 hrs to do both back tires. I am sure we won't get any snow now... that would be just fine with me.

It does take a while the first time...heck, I bet I spent 30-40 minutes just untangling mine and getting them laid out straight on the floor!

 

[Jim in ICT]

You guys around Tulsa don't get snow, you get ice! Lots of ice!