Tire chains

[EMS503]

bc realtor thanks for the info, the heavy duty springs do hold the chains to the center. I am getting them so I dont lose my chains. Your set up looks interesting. Are they sized for your tire size? It looks easier to use then the springs.

 

[daveinnh]

I bought the V-BAR DUO-GRIP chains from tirechain.com

Be sure to get the spring set and lever tool to mount.

The first mounting will be a little frustrating but easier after that. Hook the inside chains first and ensure the V-Bars are directed away from the tire tread.

After installing the spring set, I tighten 3 times to get a good fit.

 

[RoyJackson]

unforunately you discovered the problem of a fel machine for snow removal - traction. that fel takes a lot of weight off the back wheels, esp when you have anything in the bucket (snow). i'd recommend try removing the fel if quick att. i think that will help enough in most cases. chains will help for sure.

If you're using the FEL, you really need ballast on the 3ph. Filled tires improve stability immensely, but they really don't improve traction much when doing FEL work.
These last two snows in PA and MD dumped 15+" twice within 5 days. Both were too deep to use the rear blade effectively, so there was considerable loader work. With about 600# of rear ballast (sand in a ballast box), the tractor did fine for the most part.
I did determine aften 10 years of tractor ownership, that I do need chains...at least on the rears.

 

[Nuru]

Hello Roy and all, well i bought chains for my fronts for $99 bucks and was quoted $400+ for my rears (Turf Specials 41x18x16), so i am considering making them for the rears myself. However, I am also considering these since they use them on large trucks:

YouTube - New 'Sock' For Tires Could Replace Chains

YouTube - Installing Snobootz Tire Chain Alternative on an SUV

YouTube - Snoclaws

or these

YouTube - ROTOGRIP Automatic Snow Chain Systems

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Tow-Truck-black/dp/B001LF6WNW/ref=pd_sim_auto_2


LOL!

 

[irvingj]

Wow.... VERY intriguing! I've always had 4WD cars, until I was forced to make a choice between mpg and all-weather traction.

Wife has the 4WD (Toyota Matrix), but I've got the high-mpg VW TDI Jetta wagon. There've always been days when we'd share the Matrix due to snow..... hmmmm... That Auto Sock looks really interesting! Thanks for the tip!

 

[jdgreg]

I don't have a problem with my 2 link ladders.

My 2 link ladders work great on my R4 tires. :thumbsup:

 

[jdgreg]

I ran into the same thing last night clearing a few driveways.. The refreeze was making it nearly impossible to go up the slightest incline (pushing snow with the FEL really brought it to a stop though).. I am seriously thinking about some chains..

On my 2320 it appears that I could not use chains on the front - not enough clearance.. BUT chains on the rear would help immensely.

if you do a search for tire chains you should find quite a few different posts..

BEWARE - the cost of quality tractor chains is quite expensive.. I am at a point where chains are not required, but would be nice.. BUT for the cost, I think I will try to get by without them

Brian

Have you tried flipping your front tires around? I ran into the same problem on my 4210. To get chains to work on my right front, due to the steering pivot being too close to the tire, I simply flipped each tire around. This put the traction patter opposite from what it should be, but with chains on it doesnt matter. It also adds a little stability as the front stance is a little wider than the rear.