Chains Tire chains

[Anonymous Poster]

Help...I have a B2150 with 13.6-16 Turf Tires, and A front end loader. I just bought a rear blade since the tires are about 5 inches wider than the front bucket, and I want to use the tractor to plow snow from my long drive way. I also ordered tire chains since I've heard stories of getting stuck. Here's my problem: the chain arrived...they fit the tires and they appear to be heavy duty, but I'm concern about the clearance of the chain and the fender, it looks like the clearance on the inside of the tire is min. or too small. Anyone have recommendations? I'm considering making a 1" spacer to place between the tire rim and mounting flange....of course this will require longer mounting bolts. Also the tire is held on with 4 bolts and 2 studs/nuts....can I replace all with just 1" longer bolts, or do I have to get loner studs also? Or, do I need these chains?

 

[Thomas]

Tom L,
Maybe you just need different set of tire chains.
I to run tire chains on my turf tires {B7100}and the first set I purchase also was to close to my fenders,so I just swap for the right set at my dealer.
Ihope you don't have to do all of that extra work to make the chains fit.

Sounds like you might have jumbo turf tires for the chains are to close plus your turf tires are 5 inches wider than you bucket...I could be wrong as always.

Thomas..NH /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[ronjhall]

Tom. I have the same tires on my 2910. I purchased a set of chains for both the front and rear tires. The tractor has moved snow without any problems, without the chains. The rears will not clear the fenders. I am going to make a set of 1" spacers to space out the wheels. I plan to use longer bolts. However, have not looked into what it will take to replace the studs. I'm hoping there is a stud that is 1" longer.

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[Dale Binkley]

Tom, if you have 4WD and a rear blade that is wider than your rear tires, you should have no problem pushing snow - going in reverse. 4WD will give you a good grip on the drive surface and allow you to control the direction of the tractor without the front end being pushed around by the weight of the snow you are pushing.

My former tractor was a 2WD Yanmar. Even with chains, the only way to plow more than a couple inches of snow was to push it in reverse. My B2100 w/4WD can plow circles around the old Yanmar. Last year we had a wet snow of 8-10 inches that was a breeze to clear using the rear blade. No chains were needed, if the snow became to heavy to push, I turned around and moved the heavy pile out of the way with the FEL. I was back inside drinking a cup of hot coffee before the neighbors realized that I was outside clearing my driveway.

 

[Von]

Tom.
I have a B8200 with the same tires and have no trouble using a 8ft. back blade without chains. I use it on my ice rink and see no need for chains.

Von