Chains CK2610HST R4 chain clearance

[LouNY]

Good luck with your new tractor enjoy it.

After reading comments on the forum about hills and the dangers of sliding a tractor (without ROPS on my current tractor), I've been very lucky as I've slid my current R1's plenty. My driveway is steep enough that the Christmas before last, the grandson literally had his car upside down on it after sliding and going up the hillside bank. Tractor came in very handy in turning it back over; car was totaled. Some operator error to be sure, but the writing is on the wall for me to get chains if I intend to keep plowing it with the new tractor.

when I read this and it sounds like you are considering the 2 link spaced chains,
I'd like you to reconsider this style. Yes they are more money, but it is money well spent.
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I have had many styles over the years and the difference between 4 link spaced and 2 link spaced is considerable the next step up to the Euro style is so much better it is almost unbelievable, it is a multitude of improvement.


The Oliver is on 2 link spaced chains, the IH 574 is on Euro's the 574 is more then 2000 pounds lighter then the Oliver but on ice or hard packed snow it would out pull and more importantly stop much better even on glare ice on a hill.

My :2cents: Lou

 

[toukow]

toukow; Buy Tire Chains from CanadianChains.ca try these guys. The U.S. to Canadian exchange rate is about 30% or so.
Besides, I deal with them and they are prompt. They are also on the west coast. B.C.

I tried to check them out but must be missing it, as I don't see my tire size (standard or metric) under 'Small tractor'. I dropped them a note requesting a quote, as they aren't far from me. Thanks!

11.2x24 11.2R24 280/85R24

Good luck with your new tractor enjoy it.

when I read this and it sounds like you are considering the 2 link spaced chains,
I'd like you to reconsider this style. Yes they are more money, but it is money well spent.
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My :2cents: Lou

I had seen some of your photos while researching this, and was impressed with how aggressive those chains are. Forgive my ignorance of tractor brands/colors, but which photo is the 'Euro Style Reinforced Net'? Because I do not see the diamond pattern shown at the link for the Euros.

The reference table at the link you've provided does show the 'Euros' as being 'very good' on asphalt, and I've overlooked them. The 2 link rate 'Excellent' for not damaging the asphalt, but I'll reconsider the Euros as the more traction the better. And it's not like they would be used every year as elsewhere in the country, therefore reducing the possibility of damage. Thanks Lou, Toukow

 

[LouNY]

Morning,
In my third pic is an IH 574 it is running a set of AquilineTalon chains.
In the forth pic is a Branson 8050, the rears are OFA brand Eko 9 series, the fronts are another
style of the OFA's called the Tapio 9.
The Aquiline Talon series, the TRYGG brand and the various OFA styles are very good chains.
A search for studded tractor tire chains will bring up several vendors and sights.
As far as the Euro designation it is just called that as the diamond or rectangle pattern that sits on the top center of the tire seems to have originated in Northern Europe.
The forestry type of chain also has the diamond or rectangular pattern often with a large ring at the centers they provide extreme traction in deeper snow and ice.
Good luck, Lou

 

[toukow]

Well, even if I missed your point, I'll have to look at the Euro style at TireChains.com I'm sure they are not as robust in design, but I don't need a very robust set of chains. Doubt they'll see 20 hours of use before I exit the planet. Plus the price delivered is $400 vs $530 for the 2 link model (excluding any tensioners) . I'll see what I hear from the Canadian link suggested, and decide. Thanks for the comments, Toukow