Traction Chains for mud and snow on a B7610 w/ turfs

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newbury

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From Vt, in Va, retiring to MS
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Kubota's - B7610, M4700
Did a search, results below. Looking for recommendations on best chains for the buck for my ride to be used in Vermont and Virginia snow and mud in both plus Mississippi.

Looks like I only want rear chains for now due to 4wd issues.
I bought a B26 and looked at front chains but was strongly advised not to go there. In 4WD slipping tires can cause stress on the front axle to the point of breaking something. :mad:

2WD would be OK but then what's the use of having chains on the front tires? :confused:

[H patterns seems advised:

I would definately go with an "H" pattern like the "duo-grip" with either v-bars or studs. Mine has welded studs and they make my tractor virtually unstoppable on ice and snow. Good in the woods to but not for asphalt.
They are made in Norway. Brand name is Tellefsdal and were less money through my dealer than any internet chains I could find.
Here is a picture I had from this spring. Blow it up to get a good look at the chains.
178821d1284669359-tire-chains-best-style-p1000860.jpg

But tirechains.com doesn't carry them in my size, so I'm thinking 2-link ladder.

I plan on getting tensioners, even though some don't need them:
Have had my 2 link ladders since 2005.
Can't recall how much chain I cut to get them to fit.
Have about 1 " clearance from inner fender,
so I have never had any problems with the chain hitting anything.
I don't use tensioners, I let all the air out of the tires
(I don't have liquid ballast in my tires), install the chains, then
fill the tires up to about 16psi. Chains fit very tight and don't move.
Very happy with them.

So any further advice before I slap the plastic down?

Note - 10" of snow in Killington Vermont's Killington gets snow IT'S coming!
 
   / Chains for mud and snow on a B7610 w/ turfs #2  
I have the same tractor and I got the 2 link ladder chains from Tirechains.com (rears only).

They make a big difference plowing snow, particularly in icy conditions.
 

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