Chains Chains...opinions

[Maine_Polack]

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

Sorry for the late reply. I was trying to find some pictures of the chains and the tighteher I also purchased from them. Had puter problems a while ago, and I can't seem to locate the pics.

The chains are fine and rugged, as is the tightener. I use a impact wrench with the tightener to make things go faster. It is a job to put them on, until one learns the ins and outs...then it is still quite a job. I think they must weigh a few hundred pounds.

I would imagine they would tear up asphalt pretty good. I purchased chains for ice. It was/and still is, a toss up between those and ring chains.

I will continue to look for the pics.

 

[whistlepig]

There's a whare house for Tellesfdal chains in New Hampshire. My local dealer has the salesman bring chains up with him to avoid shipping charges. That was the deciding factor as they weighed over 200lbs. If you're thinking of buying chains then you may want to call a few local dealers and see if they handle Tellesfdal brand, could save you some money.

Good point. I paid $160.00 in shipping charges for 165 pounds of chains. I just couldn't find any around here.

 

[Jay4200]

See a bunch of different versions here. Just wondering if anyone has experience with any of these stlyes. V-bars look good but if they flip over the advantage is gone. Opinions/thoughts welcome!

I have 2-link V-bars on the front of my tractor - nothing on the back. Hasn't even shown a hint of slipping. They seem to stay upright, for some reason. They do want to be tight - like let out pressure, mount, then re-air-up. I bought 2-link ladders for the back, but haven't felt the need to install them yet.

JayC