Chains Aquiline chains: How are they?

[sevilla]

Hello everybody. I have a Kubota L3830 with R4 tire with no traction in snow or mud.
I've been considering snow chains but there is no clearance between the real wheel and the tire for tire chains. So finally I'm ready to have the tires moved by the dealer but I've not decided which tire chains. I've been considering the duo and the aquiline ( not the ones whit spurs. I'm mainly going to use the chains in woods with mud and snow/ice. Any experience?
thanks.

 

[bstrom]

I've got the aquilines and they work well on ice and mud. They have small links with bars and are configured so that they don't drop between the lugs.

Another member on here lowered the pressure on his R4's recently and found he had a larger contact patch and better traction. I think he lowered it to 10 rears (fluid loaded) 15 fronts. Raise the front pressure if you are picking up heavy materials with a loader.

 

[RalphVa]

The turfs on my JD 4010 are working great.

Ralph

 

[bjmsam]

I've got the aquilines and they work well on ice and mud. They have small links with bars and are configured so that they don't drop between the lugs.

Perfect. Ballpark price? Where can those of us not in New England get them? I see no way to order chains on the Wallingford's site.

 

[sevilla]

I both them yesterday for my L3830 R4 17.Lx24: $730+ shipping included. They need more space than the 1" I have now between tire and fender and I will have kubota swap left with right wheel to increase that. Did nor receive them yet.
I hope they will behave. The main reason to chose them over the regular chains for me was their weight: only 33# each vs. 70 of the others.
I bought them at Tractor Tire Chains and Tractor Chains by the Traction Specialists™ (tel 207.4657276).

 

[bjmsam]

Wallingford's told me this morning that Tire Chains Required carries their full line but mentioned that the size I need has sold out for the season. I sent a note to a local place called Maryland Metals to see if they offer anything comparable.

 

[atgreene]

I went with the Trygg chains, but they are for serious traction. Not sure if they're more than you need. $650.00 for mine. 14.9 x 28

http://www.trygg.no/

 

[skywaterbanjo]

I installed Aquilines yesterday on my Kubota B7800. Been frustrated all winter so far with the 'standard' chains not being effective on ice.

The Aquilines (not Talon) made a world of difference. They were expensive but totally worth it. My only concern is the 't' link used to connect the ends together. I hope they stay on.

 

[Chilly807]

I went with the Trygg chains, but they are for serious traction. Not sure if they're more than you need. $650.00 for mine. 14.9 x 28

Home page | Trygg

Those look to be almost identical to my Norse chains. I see they are made in Norway, same as the Norse.

Chilly

 

[atgreene]

Yes, Norway I believe. I'm sure they make them for everyone.