Egon
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[Do I need chains??/QUOTE]
Maybe!What will you use them for?
Chains Chains...opinions
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MadReferee
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Got ice?johnnylight said:
Got hills and slopes?
Get rear chains.
Dusty
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I wonder if anyone has ever tried to stud tractor tires instead of using chains?
Egon
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Dusty:
Strange you should be asking that. I have been thinking about taking old tires , cutting them down, putting in short bolts and then placing them over the existing tires. Thinking but no action as of yet.
I have four ladder vlink chains on small tires and the pavement ride is not pleasant!
Strange you should be asking that. I have been thinking about taking old tires , cutting them down, putting in short bolts and then placing them over the existing tires. Thinking but no action as of yet.
I have four ladder vlink chains on small tires and the pavement ride is not pleasant!
johnnylight
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MadReferee said:
will do...
johnnylight
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nice pic.RFB said:
how did you hook up your plow do they sell a QA plate already made.
sorry dont mean to change the thread here.
I use a Curtis 7 foot blade on my Kubota 5030 with 853 Quick Attach A FEL. The Curtis uses a proprietary (but common) QA system
http://www.curtiscabs.com/images/loader_01A.jpg
I also installed the W.R. Long electric(solenoid)/hydraulic system for power angle function. This gives left and right angle added to the normal lift and curl actions.
It is on and off in 2 minutes: detach bucket, drive to plow, hook in and throw levers, then plug in 2 hoses and go to work.
http://www.curtiscabs.com/images/loader_01A.jpg
I also installed the W.R. Long electric(solenoid)/hydraulic system for power angle function. This gives left and right angle added to the normal lift and curl actions.
It is on and off in 2 minutes: detach bucket, drive to plow, hook in and throw levers, then plug in 2 hoses and go to work.
Turnpikeenterprise
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Hello,
I had chains on my first tractor, Challenger 255, with loaded tires. Worked great. I never tied it without. I now have a Challenger 265B and need to sell my old chains before getting new ones. The first storms maybe without chains. Below is some information about my plow setup.
I have a Challenger 265B with a Q/A FEL. On my prevous tractor I built a bracket to attach a standard truck plow (fisher in my case). On the first tractor I hooked into the curl feature. It was not the best choice, but worked. With the new 265B I added aux. hydraulics front and rear. I use the front for the left/right angle of the plow and have all the other movements of the FEL available. I also just hooked up a rear hydraulic cylinder on the 3 point hitch.
Here is a pic of the Q/A for the front with the homemade forks. You might be able to see the two plates on either side the plow hooks into. The Hydraulic connectors are on the upper portion of the FEL.
Front View (note the plow attachment plates just inside the forks)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/VT_K9/DSCN1709.jpg
Side View
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/VT_K9/DSCN1710.jpg
I cannot get the pictures to view okay on my computer. Any advice would be helpful. I can e-mail them if wanted.
I had chains on my first tractor, Challenger 255, with loaded tires. Worked great. I never tied it without. I now have a Challenger 265B and need to sell my old chains before getting new ones. The first storms maybe without chains. Below is some information about my plow setup.
I have a Challenger 265B with a Q/A FEL. On my prevous tractor I built a bracket to attach a standard truck plow (fisher in my case). On the first tractor I hooked into the curl feature. It was not the best choice, but worked. With the new 265B I added aux. hydraulics front and rear. I use the front for the left/right angle of the plow and have all the other movements of the FEL available. I also just hooked up a rear hydraulic cylinder on the 3 point hitch.
Here is a pic of the Q/A for the front with the homemade forks. You might be able to see the two plates on either side the plow hooks into. The Hydraulic connectors are on the upper portion of the FEL.
Front View (note the plow attachment plates just inside the forks)
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/VT_K9/DSCN1709.jpg
Side View
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/VT_K9/DSCN1710.jpg
I cannot get the pictures to view okay on my computer. Any advice would be helpful. I can e-mail them if wanted.
Maine_Polack
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I ordered a set of double diamond "Forestrac" chains from Wallingfords. American made I will go pick them up in about a week, as this is not a stock size for my tires. Was there yesterday and went for a tour of the plant. I was impressed. They will make any style/size you want.
These look to be quite rugged, and I should not ever wear them out in my lifetime.
BABAC Traction Products - Stud Tire Chains
You have to email Wallingfords -top of page- to find a dealer.
I will go pick them up in about a week, as this is not a stock size for my tires. Was there yesterday and went for a tour of the plant. I was impressed. They will make any style/size you want.These look to be quite rugged, and I should not ever wear them out in my lifetime.
BABAC Traction Products - Stud Tire Chains
You have to email Wallingfords -top of page- to find a dealer.
How have the chains ordered through Wallingfords worked out? I am considering a single diamond style purchase made by american chains but sold through Wallingford. Do the studs tear up asphalt? I will use them for skidding out wood during the winter season and should help me to clear the driveway. thanks