tire chains

[Green Acres Homestead]

After 600 hours on my tire chains I did a review on the TRYGG.

Tire Chains Review for compact tractors - YouTube

 

[LouNY]

Nice review

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

Nice review

Thanks. Hope it helped somebody.

 

[Boondox]

@TractorNH - Where did you get the V-bar chains for the front (bottom photo in post #13)? You went with 4 link; any issues with slippage? Did you find the tensioners made a difference?

I'm running aquiline spikes in the rear of my JD 4044R with R1 tires, but in icy conditions the front end just slides. And like the OP I'm worried about losing chains between the lugs unless I can find a pattern that ensures continuous contact with the ground.

Pete

 

[mikescruggs]

I have Trygg chains on my second tractor. The first one was a L4240 with about 1050 hours when it was traded for a M7060. The front tires on the M7060 tires would rub with chains (Radial R1). So they were studded. This should be enough to help on the ice, but there is no rubbing and maybe avoid front drivetrain issues.

Check out the studs here....Tractor Tire Studs | Grip Studs® Screw-In Tire Studs | Traction in Ice, Snow and Dirt | Tractor Tire

Mike

 

[montanadave]

I just purchased my first tractor, a New Holland Workmaster 50, to use for a variety of tasks on some vacation property we own. One of the principal tasks is going to be keeping our mile of access road cleared in the winter so we can enjoy our new cabin. I was looking at the Aquiline Talon chains for the rear tires (18.4 x 24 R4) but after reading this thread would like to price a pair of comparable TRYGG chains before purchasing. However, I'm having a hard time finding a TRYGG dealer in the West and also running into some confusion when trying to find the proper chain size.

Any suggestions for a TRYGG dealer in the mountain west area so I could keep my shipping charges down?

 

[oosik]

On my first tractor - Ford 1700 - I finally had to buy chains. I bought heavy duty V-bar tractor chains from Les Schwab. The rear chains were a real PITA to install - so very heavy. Front ones - no problem. I could climb right up the side of one of my outbuildings with the chains on. The ride - that's one of the reasons I upgraded to the Kubota M6040 in 2009. I don't need chains with the Kubota - it's plenty heavy enough.

I never had problems with the HD chains and my R-1 tires. At least, not so I noticed traction wise or ride wise. Rode like a cob - would climb tall mountains.

As I remember - full set of chains - front & rear - right around $500.

 

[leonz]

You need to chat with the folks at Quality Chain Corporation.

Sparks, Nevada 1-775-359-7744

Rocklin, California 1-800-843-8824

Hillsboro, Oregon 1-800-843-8824 company headquarters

This is just a reminder to you, but you need to get the rear tires loaded with liquid ballast;
preferably "undiluted"windshield washer fluid as it is the least expensive liquid ballast per gallon.

I hope you purchased a snow blower for the coming winter.

 

[montanadave]

I got a price quote on TRYGG studded chains today from a local shop: $1850 for the 9.5mm studs and $2150 for the 11mm studs. That's a little rich for my blood. I ordered a pair of Aquiline Talons with 9.5mm studs for about $1050 delivered. And even that seems crazy expensive but I guess I'll see how things work out this winter.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I got a price quote on TRYGG studded chains today from a local shop: $1850 for the 9.5mm studs and $2150 for the 11mm studs. That's a little rich for my blood. I ordered a pair of Aquiline Talons with 9.5mm studs for about $1050 delivered. And even that seems crazy expensive but I guess I'll see how things work out this winter.

The first time they get you down an icy slope safely, you will be happy you got them. Even happier when you get back up