Chains Had to put the front chains on

ray66v · Dec 10, 2014

You did not mention which tires you have. Turfs, are actually the best choice for this.

As Irving said, the backhoe is excellent ballast, except when you want to go up hill. With it off, you will have more weight on the front. So, the problem is greatly reduced.

Running chains on the front, in 4wd, should be done carefully. Only use 4wd, where the wheels can slip freely. Never on dry pavement.

I keep telling everyone, move to the flat land. None of this is an issue down here. :confused3:

irvingj · Dec 10, 2014

Well, I figured out how to put the rear chains on. Also discovered the chains I got for the front (from the dealer, a number of years ago) are way too big, totally wrong size.

Fortunately, I was able to get the blowing done with the chains on only the rear. There have been times when I could have used them, but that's the first time I've ever needed them. Very sloppy snow!

Pixguy · Dec 10, 2014

irvingj said:
Well, I figured out how to put the rear chains on. Also discovered the chains I got for the front (from the dealer, a number of years ago) are way too big, totally wrong size. Fortunately, I was able to get the blowing done with the chains on only the rear. There have been times when I could have used them, but that's the first time I've ever needed them. Very sloppy snow! <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/402090-had-put-front-chains-dsc05518-jpg"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/402091-had-put-front-chains-dsc05516-jpg"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/402092-had-put-front-chains-dsc05515-jpg"/>

Those are some mean rear chains there Irv, they don't wreak havoc on your blacktop?

Toddao · Dec 10, 2014

I was in the backyard on the grass, covered in snow. That is were the sliding sideways happen. I may try it with the backhoe off, and put on the rear blade. I have chains very similar to those in the picture , and can go up in 2 wheel drive I need chains on the front to help steer, also on,y using 4wd when needed

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irvingj · Dec 11, 2014

Pixguy-- yeah, they sure would tear up the blacktop IF it were exposed. Hard to tell in the photo, but although it looks to be just slushy, my driveway currently has about an inch of somewhat soft ice all over it. But yes, as soon as the driveway's clear they'll come off, for sure. Those chains also had an added benefit in that they rough up the ice very nicely, leaving a nice chewed-up surface rather than a slick one.

Todd, really-- if you remove the backhoe, you'll be amazed at the improvement in steering response. The first chains I bought (more on those later) were for the fronts because I was having so much trouble. I never did put them on, and was able to muddle through by making one pass up the middle, centered on the crown so it wouldn't drift, and doing the rest going downhill, if I was dealing with slippery conditions. The next year, I removed the BH, and never needed chains at all until yesterday. Did need to use the 4WD most times, but hey- that's what it's for.

Speaking of chains:

Would anyone like to buy the ones that were supposed to be for my fronts? My front tires are 18x850x10, and the chains that were sold to me --identical pattern as the ones in the pic above ("diamond studded"), made in Norway-- are for much larger tires.

I'll post a pic of the label, showing applicable sizes. Chains have never been out of the box, and are in new condition. As near as I can figure, a similar set would go for around $120, and I need to purchase a set for my fronts. If anyone has a use for them, make an offer! I'll also include another shot of the chains on my rear tires, which are the same style.

PS: For those interested: as far as I know, "Tellefsdal Kjetting" translates roughly to "All-Purpose Chains."

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ray66v · Dec 11, 2014

Tellefsdal Kjetting actually seems to be a brand name.

irvingj · Dec 11, 2014

That's what I thought, Ray, but I guess I was too busy looking up chains; you're right, as usual!

I see where they are a Norwegian company with a branch in Sweden as well:

Tellefsdal AS - Forside
TELLEFSDAL AB "VÄLKOMMEN TILL TELLEFSDAL!" Now that I can understand.

Looks like they're into snowplows, snowblowers (PLOGAR OG SNÖSLUNGOR) as well as a bunch of other stuff.

ray66v · Dec 11, 2014

irvingj said:
That's what I thought, Ray, but I guess I was too busy looking up chains; you're right, as usual!

Yeah, well tell my wife that.

irvingj · Dec 11, 2014

:laughing::laughing: No way, Ray!! Got enough keeping my own sweetie happy! :laughing:

boggen · Dec 11, 2014

taking backhoe off huh? only way i can get backup the hill, if i slide down the wrong hill. and that is becoming an octopus, and operating FEL, backhoe, steering brakes, and throttle all at the same time.

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as far as getting up hills, try driving backwards up them. if ya leave the back hoe on that is. granted tread is wrong direction, but "weight" of the rear may prove better.

though if ya have option to take backhoe off for access to 3pt hitch, i would say do that, and put on a rear blade. or like for some counter weight (need some weight on rear when working FEL and moving snow).