Chains L3400 HST tire chains - anybody found some that fit?

StrangeRanger · Dec 21, 2009

I've heard quite a few horror stories of folks trying to fit chains on their L3400 HST. Has anyone had any success in fitting some chains? Please provide a link or other info if you have.
Thanks,
j

ChuckinNH · Dec 21, 2009

What size tires are on your tractor? I think you can find the chains, the issues I have heard about are mostly about clearance with the r-4's.

StrangeRanger · Dec 21, 2009

ChuckinNH said:
What size tires are on your tractor? I think you can find the chains, the issues I have heard about are mostly about clearance with the r-4's.

Ya, that's the exact issue I was talking about. I've got R4's on mine and according to the spec sheet they're 27 x 8.5-15's and 15-19.5R4.
j

Thomas · Dec 21, 2009

SR.
I have R4's on my L2800 and dealer told me I would need spacers..about $350.oo..for chain clearance.

Ace3 · Dec 22, 2009

In order to have enough clearance between the R4 tires and fenders I had to add wheel spacers to my B3030. I was about $300 installed at the dealer. I didn't want to do it because of the weight of the loaded tires. Go to tirechains.com for your chains. They should have your size.

StrangeRanger · Dec 22, 2009

$300 for spacers!?!? Do they make you breakfast and coffee too? Geesh, guess I'll forget about chains.
j

Dead Horse · Dec 22, 2009

Do what the loggers do. deflate the tires a bit (most of the air out of the filled ones, valves up), cinch the chains up pretty snug and then refill the tires, making sure every cross chain is straight actoss the tread.

Thomas · Dec 22, 2009

I heard yet to check it out..heavy duty studs install,which could open whole other can $$'s worms.

Huntthomas · Dec 23, 2009

I have a 07 L2800, Rear are R4s 15X19.5 and front are 27X8.5 15. I have the V-Bar chains on the rear, and front. When I bought the chains I would get a tick from the chain hitting the rear fender on my right side only. I just took my hand and pulled the fender out a little and it seemed to solved the problem. I put my chains on in November, and take them off usually in April. I cut all my wood for the following year so the chains are really working in the woods plus plowing snow. The front are no problem at all. The tractor is like a bulldozer with the chains on, you cant stop it.

Chilly807 · Dec 23, 2009

I've got a set of Norse ice chains coming early in the new year, "Super Tractor" model from what the dealer told me... mine has R1's, so I can't help much with the clearance issue.

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Chilly