Chains for Wet Heavy Snow

[tkcomer]

I have a Case-IH DX-33 with 15X19.5 R4 tires. What is a good chain to put on this tractor for the wet heavy snows that we get around here? I have a gravel driveway, but the tractor can't get much traction because the tires will float on the snow and spin. Going uphill with the FEL is impossible. Are these a good chain to use in the conditions I have: Duo Ladder Tractor Tire Chains Thanks for any replys.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I can't help you with the chains but if you don't have the tires loaded, and it sounds like you don't, then you need to do that. Also a little ballast on the back wouldn't hurt.

I use R4's and have no issues or need for chains with the loaded tires and a 6 ft rear blade.

 

[tkcomer]

Rear tires are loaded. I use a 6 foot finish mower on the back for ballast. The tractor spins until it hits the ground, digs a hole, then lurches forward about a foot, then spins until it digs back down again. It won't even go uphill trying to push snow. It just digs the driveway up. Not to mention the yard when I go in it to dump snow.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Are you using 4wd? Is there any tread on the tires? I've never heard of anyone having that much of a problem. I just went thru the snowiest winter on record with mine and had no issues.

I hope someone can help you with the chain question.

 

[Toddao]

How steep is your driveway? I'd go with the v-bar version or get the studded type chains

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[Toddao]

Like these
Aquiline Tire Chains

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[tkcomer]

Not that steep. But the R4 tires float on the snow. Then digs in. It doesn't help that the tread fills up with snow and makes it a round doughnut. I had a 2WD Case-IH 685 with ag tires. It would dig through snow. But I sold it when I sold the farm. I can remember when my dad put chains on an A International Farmall in heavy snow and mud to pull a wagon to feed cattle. Thats why I'm asking about chains for this tractor.

 

[RoyJackson]

might want to try siping (grooving) those R-4s. Do a TBN search on siping...lots of post and lots of good results!

 

[RedNeckRacin]

The r-4 tire on my kubota l3400 are less than worthless in the slushy snow. I run 2 link v bars on the front of that tractor now with 0 issues in 5+ years.

I have a set of the duo v bar chains on my jd and I don't care for them. I run a aquiline talon chain type on the rears, I love those chains.

 

[Egon]

Take a look at skidder type chains.