Snow Attachments I installed my snow chains today

[4000su]

I have very heavy studded chains on my rear wheels. I have found the easiest way is to tie a 2 foot or so piece of strong nylon cord onto one end of the chain so it forms a loop across the end. Then you lift the end of the chain up onto the back of the tire and loop the cord over the tread. The tread holds it on. The chain is stretched out behind the tractor with the outside surface facing up. Then you slowly drive forward stopping a few times to check the chain alignment on the tire. The chain stays on even as it passes under the tire. Once it starts to climb back up the bottom back side you stop and make the connections.

Works like a charm every time.

 

[jnelson]

It appears that the newer CUTS are designed more for aesthetics than functionality these days and you need to be really careful about fitting your chains since clearances are very tight. This is especially true on 4 x 4 front ends where you need to check the fit lock to lock in the steering travel to be sure you don't damage front end components.

I have a Cub Cadet 6284 4 x 4 CUT that I installed chains on last winter - both front and back. I found that clearance between the chains and chassis components is very tight and it was critical to fit the chains exactly correct and tight. I read on another forum that you are not supposed to use chains on the 6284 but with careful fitting they did work and boy did they help pulling trailer loads of fire wood out of the woods in snow.

JN

 

[skipples]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

 

[RoyJackson]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

I'd contact www.tirechains.com and see what they suggest.

 

[nybirdman]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

Skidders run chains year round..yes they do help in mud.

 

[woodstacker]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

Not sure but think they would help.I have another question about needing chains on my Dk 55 to plow snow or can I just use the front wheel asist.

 

[johnscag]

I only bought rear chains for my BX2360, I had read it was not advised for the front axle, and i am on a paved driveway. Is this correct?

 

[RoyJackson]

I only bought rear chains for my BX2360, I had read it was not advised for the front axle, and i am on a paved driveway. Is this correct?

Deere recommends not using chains on the front axle...not sure about the other makes.
A lot of TBNers do use 'em up front with no failures that I've read of.
I do not use chains on the front. I do use them on the rear tires.

 

[arrow]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

All you need is 2 link ladder chains. Somewhere in this forum is a picture of a guy digging a trench with his fel in a very muddy field. He had turf tires wearing 2 link ladder chains and going along quite nicely.

 

[Gizmo2]

Anyone know how effective chains are in mud? We don't get snow but I have a Kioti CK20 w R4's that can't hang in our clay mud. I wish I had R1's but it came with the R4. Chains seems to be the answer and I'm just looking for advice on type and source.

Happy Hollidays to all!

I will tell ya these don't work well in a manure pile.