Tire Selection Tires vrs chains in mud

[CobyRupert]

Yeah, buy a bigger tractor with R1 tires.
Just throw $20k, $30k,$40k at the problem. No more problem.
Geesh...that problem was easily solved.
Next!

 

[PILOON]

A lot will also depend on the clay content of the soil.
Heavy clay will simply clog up everything and chains will dig down deeper.
A light CUT might just ride up and over while a heavier one will dig right down.
No sure clear cut answer.

 

[airbiscuit]

I don't disagree with any of the previous comments. Just be aware than chains can dig themselves down pretty quick. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[LouNY]

Yes, with chains mounted up you are usually going to go in the direction you wished to or down.
Up to the operator to back out of it before maximum down has been achieved.

 

[fruitcakesa]

Yes, with chains mounted up you are usually going to go in the direction you wished to or down.
Up to the operator to back out of it before maximum down has been achieved.

That is the key, knowing when to say when, then back out fast.
BTW LouNY, I used your chain mounting procedure and got my Euro's on in minutes and am ready for any mud or more likely ice that may come with the predicted warm rain that is coming

 

[LouNY]

Glad you got yours chains on,
I put mine on the Branson before the big storm dumped on us, didn't do the IH till after I needed her.
If we get 3 inches of rain on top of this 38inches of snow it is going to cause problems,
then a sharp cool down again to give use ice on top of thawed muddy driveways and roads,
fun fun fun.

 

[mikester]

Yeah, buy a bigger tractor with R1 tires.
Just throw $20k, $30k,$40k at the problem. No more problem.
Geesh...that problem was easily solved.
Next!

First world problems!