How tight are your chains?

[whistlepig]

I've got spring tensioners on my chains. I get the chains as tight as possible and then put the spring tensioners on. I also safety wire any thing that could possibly work loose. Takes a while to do this stuff each fall (I did this today) but it's worth it for me. Kind of "Set it and forget it" is the way I look at it.

 

[grsthegreat]

here are my chains now that the snow has melted off of them. There 2 link ladder chains. all 3/8" chain . man their heavy

 

[Gobblin Tom]

here are my chains now that the snow has melted off of them. There 2 link ladder chains. all 3/8" chain . man their heavy

Yeah they look good! Not sure about adding chains to my front tires? I don't know of anyone who has done this on a 2520??

 

[SpringHollow]

For my old model A that i used solely for logging and bush hogging, i added a few cross chains that were shorter in length. I then tightened the side chains tight and used rubber bungees as tensioners. The double loop logging cross chains were left loose and self cleaned very well.

Ken

 

[grsthegreat]

Yeah they look good! Not sure about adding chains to my front tires? I don't know of anyone who has done this on a 2520??

I tried plowing without the front chains on and if i tilted my blade to the side, the front of the tractor moved in the other direction. With the chains it tracks straight.

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I tried plowing without the front chains on and if i tilted my blade to the side, the front of the tractor moved in the other direction. With the chains it tracks straight.

Yeah I can see hat happening very easy, now I just need someone to chime I with a 2520 that has added them on the front, clearance, etc.

 

[glc24]

I tried plowing without the front chains on and if i tilted my blade to the side, the front of the tractor moved in the other direction.

I'm thinking because the blade is out front alot farther when using the loader frame.
Wouldn't using directional braking cure that problem also?

now I just need someone to chime I with a 2520 that has added them on the front, clearance, etc.

Tom,JD doesn't recommend using chains on the front axle.Too much strain on the drive train.

Greg

 

[Gobblin Tom]

I'm thinking because the blade is out front alot farther when using the loader frame.
Wouldn't using directional braking cure that problem also?



Tom,JD doesn't recommend using chains on the front axle.Too much strain on the drive train.

Greg

Thanks Greg! I thought that was the case... I went to tractor supply looking at spring tensioners and bungees... Didn't end up buying any cause I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do? I'm thinking about putting 2-3 bungees on the inside and spring tensioners on the outside? How do you tighten yours up?

 

[AKfish]

I'm thinking because the blade is out front alot farther when using the loader frame.
Wouldn't using directional braking cure that problem also?



Tom,JD doesn't recommend using chains on the front axle.Too much strain on the drive train.

Greg

Pushing on the brake pedals is not nearly as "precise" as being able to steer...

My front chains serve 2 important functions - ability to steer and better control the direction of the tractor and 4x4, whenever I find myself in a position when; even using the rear differential lock and rear chains, I'm stuck!

I don't routinely engage 4x4 with chains on - only when I need it.

Curious too... I didn't realize that JD "specifically" warns against front chain use. Where would I find that information?

Thanks,

AKfish

 

[grsthegreat]

Front chains don't over stress the frame or axle. I even checked with Kioti main office thru email, and there perfectly fine with chaining up the front end. wont affect warranty.

Their axles are plenty stout and they actually recommended it if i was plowing.