Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Tire chain storeage???

[k0ua]

I think a lot of us don't realize that some of you are running chains that weigh a lot more than some of us.. I would not have any problem lifting up a set of my chains and putting them 7 foot up a wall, but apparently some of you guys chains weigh a lot.

 

[ovrszd]

I weighed one of mine, 170lb. I'm a true Missouri Stud, but can't quite hawse them up on a nail.......

 

[k0ua]

I weighed one of mine, 170lb. I'm a true Missouri Stud, but can't quite hawse them up on a nail.......

Aw, Richard, eat your wheaties and get to hoisting!

 

[Bradbilt]

170lbs?!?!? What size and style chain do you run?

 

[ovrszd]

170lbs?!?!? What size and style chain do you run?

My tires are 18.4x30s. Chains are straight crossbar 2 link. Here's a pic of a crossbar. Very heavy chains.

 

[grm61]

A good couple framing nails will hold a couple HUNDRED lbs when driven in on a 45* angle. All you guys have TINKER toys, so the chains are not that heavy. I have 25 and 50' of 3/8 chain on nails, so you should have NO PROBLEMS doing the same

Evidently you don't own a set of tractor chains....

 

[Bradbilt]

Evidently you don't own a set of tractor chains....

I have 3 sets of chains. The largest is for 16.9-24s

 

[HillStreet]

Evidently you don't own a set of tractor chains....

Just took off the 4-link roller chains from my B2320. I hung them in the shed on 20d nails driven into the wall studs at 45 degrees. No prob. I hang the 20 foot 3/8 logging chain that way too.

 

[Bradbilt]

Just took off the 4-link roller chains from my B2320. I hung them in the shed on 20d nails driven into the wall studs at 45 degrees. No prob. I hang the 20 foot 3/8 logging chain that way too.

Thanks you. Someone who HAS done it not just run their mouth

 

[ovrszd]

I think what grm61 is talking about is the overall weight of tire chains, totally dependant on tractor tire size.

We've got guys in this conversation with as small as 26x12x12 rear tires. Obviously they can hang those on nails.

You ain't hangin mine on nails,,, if you can lift them up TO hang on nails.

We're all together is this discussion. Just too many variables for one rule to apply broadly. It's all good.

 

[94BULLITT]

I think what grm61 is talking about is the overall weight of tire chains, totally dependant on tractor tire size.

We've got guys in this conversation with as small as 26x12x12 rear tires. Obviously they can hang those on nails.

You ain't hangin mine on nails,,, if you can lift them up TO hang on nails.

We're all together is this discussion. Just too many variables for one rule to apply broadly. It's all good.

Then if you have 2 link or 4 link spacing on the chains or some other variation can make a big difference in weight.

 

[k0ua]

I think what grm61 is talking about is the overall weight of tire chains, totally dependant on tractor tire size.

We've got guys in this conversation with as small as 26x12x12 rear tires. Obviously they can hang those on nails.

You ain't hangin mine on nails,,, if you can lift them up TO hang on nails.

We're all together is this discussion. Just too many variables for one rule to apply broadly. It's all good.

I suppose you could get some railroad spikes (nails right?) and use the FEL to hang them up there? It is all about just how bad you want to do this.:laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

I suppose you could get some railroad spikes (nails right?) and use the FEL to hang them up there? It is all about just how bad you want to do this.:laughing:

James, I'm totally not worthy. I pile my chains on the shop floor and work around 'em all year. I'm only moving them to install/uninstall.

 

[k0ua]

James, I'm totally not worthy. I pile my chains on the shop floor and work around 'em all year. I'm only moving them to install/uninstall.

I don't blame you. 170 lbs each is a chunk.

 

[Looking4new]

Mine sit in a pile on the floor, too.

 

[ovrszd]

Mine sit in a pile on the floor, too.

Yeah, like what's it gonna hurt right???

 

[keryjacks]

I never keep my chains on the floor. With all the children playing around the house, it is pretty dangerous.

 

[keryjacks]

I never keep my chains on the floor. With all the children playing around the house, it is pretty dangerous.

 

[ovrszd]

I never keep my chains on the floor. With all the children playing around the house, it is pretty dangerous.

I don't care who you are,,,, that's funny!!!!!

Welcome to TBN!!!!!

 

[Oldpath05]

I finally got my crooked tire chains off of my tractor that wont stay on straight no matter what I do. I got these Talon tire chains in 07. They broke 3 times last year, this past winter they have only broke 5, 6, 7, 8 times. It's nice that spring is finally here to finally get these chains off and stored away. Thanks to my daughter, here are a few pictures.