Tire Chains - CT235

   / Tire Chains - CT235 #1  

tonydn6

Member
Joined
Sep 10, 2010
Messages
40
Location
New York
Tractor
Bobcat CT235
Hi guys, with the white stuff just around the corner, was thinking of picking up a set of tire chains for the rear tires on my CT235. Have the R-1 AG tires and believe tire size is 11.2-24. Anyone have the AG tires and think there may be clearance issues with the wheel well fender. I don't think so, but just wanted to check with you guys that may have them. Looking at tirechains.com at the duo grip ladder chains. Let me know.
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #2  
Hi guys, with the white stuff just around the corner, was thinking of picking up a set of tire chains for the rear tires on my CT235. Have the R-1 AG tires and believe tire size is 11.2-24. Anyone have the AG tires and think there may be clearance issues with the wheel well fender. I don't think so, but just wanted to check with you guys that may have them. Looking at tirechains.com at the duo grip ladder chains. Let me know.

I do not have tire chains, and I only have loaded R4's.

Last year was my first year and was kinda worried, but didnt have a single issue in North East Indiana
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #3  
I am in Manitoba, Canada. I have a CT230 with R4's and push/blow snow. Not many problems without chains.
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #4  
I would try your tractor in the snow before you purchase the chains. I can plow a lot of snow with my Bobcat Ct235 (Ag Tires) without the need for chains.

Last winter we had quite a bit of snow, so much in fact my wife wanted a place to hack the horses throughout our property. I was plowing through about two feet with the loader down and with the 5 foot box blade down as well. It was working hard but did the job. I had to pull off the track to dump the load every 40 feet or so but never bogged down.

I don't know how much snow you get but I sure don't need chains!

Fred
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #5  
I would suggest try it and see. I have a CT450 with Loaded R4s went about 1/3 of the winter without chains, upstate NY, but just could not push anymore with out them. My driveway is 400 and is uphill to the house. Plus I too needed to plow out the horse pastures and paths to manure piles. I am thinking about adding front chains this year because of all the added off driveway plowing I have to do.

Good luck!
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235
  • Thread Starter
#6  
I just went ahead and ordered the chains. I got my tractor in January this year and my driveway is also uphill to the house and there were a few times with some icing spots that I figured if I had chains it should make a difference. We'll see how they work out! :)
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #7  
You will like the chains. I bought my first set before this past winter and it was money well spent.
 
   / Tire Chains - CT235 #8  
The begining of Winter has never been a problem for me. Once the ground freezes, you get some icy patches, or hard packed snow, the unloaded R4s start to slip. Sometimes I'm pushing 15" plus. I first put 3/8" 2 link ladder chains on the rear and it made it push like a dozer but I plow with a front blade. Even in 4wd, the fronts wouldn't steer well. I put 1/4" 2 link ladder chains on the front and besides steering well now, it goes forward even better. For me, the chains are needed but it depends a lot on your conditions.
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

USC Flxtor Seed Box (A48561)
USC Flxtor Seed...
Kubota BV4160 (A47307)
Kubota BV4160 (A47307)
Kubota 24in Quick Attach Compact Excavator Tooth Bucket (A48561)
Kubota 24in Quick...
2017 Ford F-650 Mason Dump Truck (A46683)
2017 Ford F-650...
Misc. Floor Jacks (A45336)
Misc. Floor Jacks...
2014 VOLVO VNL 670 SLEEPER (A45676)
2014 VOLVO VNL 670...
 
Top