Carrying chains???

[Ruark]

I was just wondering what devices or methods anybody has come up with to carry chains on your tractor. I never know when I'm going to need one to haul an old log or something. Say, a couple of 12-foot lengths of 3/8 or 5/16 chain. I was outside while ago staring at my tractor and trying to visualize something.

 

[k0ua]

Lots of guys have built chain boxes, some on their quick-hitches some on the loader upright brackets. some on, under or near the floorpans, some on the ROPS, I carry mine in the top of my ballast barrel there is plenty of room for all sorts of stuff and still weights about 750 lbs. When the ballast is off, when I am mowing, I dont need chain.

James K0UA

 

[Jw5875]

A piece of schedule 40 PVC pipe about 3 ft. with a cap on the bottom hose clamped to the ROP's bar. Others have mounted them on the loader frame.

JW5875

 

[whistlepig]

I wrap them around the lift arms of my three point. Most times when I do something requiring chains I'll mount the QA loader. Then I throw the chains in the bucket. Chains used with a loader is a lot better than chains used with out a loader.

 

[sailorman]

I use the PVC pipe method . If you do, its a good idea to drill some drain holes in the cap just in case you get caught in the rain . Hook the chain hooks on the rim of the pipe .

 

[Ken45101]

I just lay mine on the floor of the tractor. I've never had a problem with it there.

Ken

 

[acme97]

I call the wife on her cell phone to bring one to me! I figure she'll eventually get tired and agree to get a utility vehicle. When I really need one, I usually just throw one in the FEL. I do like the idea about the pvc holder.

 

[Car Doc]

My tool box is where I keep my 20' 5/16 chain takes up about 50% of the space and I work around it.

I tried wrapping it here and there and I never found a way that made me feel like it worked better than just putting it in the box.

 

[bigbull338]

if we know we are going to need a chain we wrapp it around the hay forks on the loader.

 

[gwdixon]

OK, here is a weird one. 1/2" solid square stock 10" long. A 2" piece of it welded parallel to the bottom and to the brush guard. It makes a "U" with very long verticals and only 1/2" between the verticals.

The chain links slide between the brush guard and the square stock. It should take about four or five loops and will not slide out. Three units will be welded onto the brush guard for three chains.

One caveat - I have all of the materials but with 111 degree heat index the project is being put off. It may end up being a total failure but it seems like a good idea in theory.

Reason: The chain used to be wrapped around the top of the forks where some 2" x 1/8" framing is used as guard. The chain came loose and, unnoticed, got caught under a front tire while carrying a heavy load. The framing ended up like a pretzel. Some 2" x 1/4" bar will be used to rebuild it when the weather cooperates.

I thought about welding the chain carriers on the new forklift frame but the range of motion would allow the chain to slip out of the square stock carrier.

 

[DeeDubya]

I let mine drag behind the tractor. Then if I get lost, I can just follow the line back to where I started. It doesn't always work though. Once I drove in circles for 2 days.

But, I do like the PVC container. I'll be making one of those. :thumbsup:

 

[grnspot110]

I made a chain box from scrap that sets inside the factory grille guard on my JD 790. Then made a "improved" grille guard the covers the factory one, hooking onto the chain box & one pin through the top pipe of the factory guard. ~~ grnspot

 

[Al 2]

Much the same as JW 5875 but I used an old 4" or 5" Dia. fire extinguisher. Just cut off the top and drill a hole in the bottom to drain the water.
I welded a 3/8 '' Dia. rod. across the top to hang the chain on but they can hang on the side as well. By using a steel tube or whatever it makes mounting easier as you can weld on brackets to attach to tractor or loader frame as needed.
Al

 

[bobsphotos]

I bolted on a small piece of square tubing and welded on a small hook on the bottom.

 

[evan price]

I wrap it around my front counterweight and hook the ends to the inner loops of chain so as to not lose it. Came loose once when grading, but all it did was drag, now I secure the ends with a bungee cord.

 

[eastexan]

I let mine drag behind the tractor. Then if I get lost, I can just follow the line back to where I started. It doesn't always work though. Once I drove in circles for 2 days. :

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Sounds adventurous. I think I'll borrow that idea.:cool2:

 

[Glen Watkins]

in a Crown Royal bag behind the seat. 1/4" certified lifting chain. Not real long but not hard to carry or handle either.

 

[Ruark]

I like the PVC tube idea. Bob's welded-on square tubing is good, too, but the tube keeps it more contained and not swinging around.

 

[eastexan]

I like the PVC tube idea. Bob's welded-on square tubing is good, too, but the tube keeps it more contained and not swinging around.

...and scratchin' that purty green paint.