Chains Tire Chains (Again)

[JudeK]

Happy holidays to all!

I want to use my BX2200 to clear snow this winter, using the FEL and a box blade for counter weight. I've read through dozens of tips concerning using a rear blade, but at this point I don't have $300+ for the blade and was considering purchasing chains instead.

I have the standard turf tires on the BX and have gotten stuck in mude with those, so I think chains would be a plus in the snow.

I have roughly 200' of gravel drive to plow, 25' wide at the garage, then 10-15' the rest of the way.

I know this topic has been beaten to death, but I'm not sure what to do. Duo-grips, 2 link, 4 link? What size for the BX turf tires?

 

[TerryinMD]

Go to this link Tirechains.com and call their 800 number. They're very helpful people and will recommend a solution. Plus they're prices and shipping are reasonable. All you need to have is your tire size and a credit card if you buy.

Terry

 

[balchy]

I have a BX1800 with turf tires and I bought tire chains from my dealer for $110. I've been on some snow and mud with the chains and didn't have a problem.

 

[Boondox]

With turfs, I'd personally avoid Duo-Grips. With the flat profile of the turfs, they'd give you a very bumpy ride! On my old B1750 with turfs I used 2-link spacing on ladder chains and got pretty good results.

Pete

www.GatewayToVermont.com

 

[MN_Ed]

I followed the advice I found on an older thread on the same topic. I got in touch with tirechains.com. Received my set of chains for my BX2200 just a week before our most recent Minnesota snow job.

I got the standard 2-link spacing chain for both front and rear - not the v-bar. They work great. The 2-link gives really good grip, and a smooth ride - on snow. The ride's a bit bumpy going across the concrete barn floor!

The chains fit perfectly. I had to cut 2 or 3 links off after I got them on. The only minor problem I ran into is that the front chains can rub on the steering nuckle if they aren't put on just so. Not a big deal.

At the advise of Tirechains.com, I also bought and installed chain tensioners. That's the first time I ever used them. I don't really think their needed on chains as small at the BX takes. I was able to put them on plenty tight by hand. But being as they were recommended, and I had them, I used them.

I plowed about 800 ft of drive with 6" of good Minnesota dry snow up a 40 ft hill. No problem.

Ed Neu
Buffalo, MN

 

[JudeK]

Thanks to all -
I'm going to give Tirechains.com a go and get the two link. Carver also has two link chains for $110, but judging from your replies, Tirechains is the way to go.

 

[gerard]

I think you'll be happy with your choice and I agree with Boondox re the ladder type for turfs. I use the duogrip bbut only because I have R1's and the ladder type would fall between the lugs