What's a good length for front end loader chains.

[ford528n]

I plan on putting grab hooks on my front end loader and would like to ask,
what is a good length for my chains. Someone gave me 100 feet of chain so I can make them any length. I plan on using it for the basic pulling and lifting. I've got a JD 2520.

 

[moored4]

Welcome to TBN!

If you do a search you will find a lot 'and I mean A LOT' of information on FEL hooks!! First thing, is make sure the chain is load rated for the application you will be using it for!

 

[moored4]

This were I keep my chains that I use the most!

 

[slowzuki]

I'd keep the 100 ft chain as is and add hooks, at get a 10-20 ft old transport chain. You can't cut it longer. Its nice to have a long one for pulling stuff out / down / chaining stuff down etc.

 

[Glen Watkins]

What grade of chain is it?

 

[easygo]

I plan on putting grab hooks on my front end loader and would like to ask,
what is a good length for my chains. Someone gave me 100 feet of chain so I can make them any length. I plan on using it for the basic pulling and lifting. I've got a JD 2520.

I would cut 2-4 pieces about 6-7' each. I have 2@5' and 2@6' lengths like that with a grab hook on one end and a large slip hook on the other. I have yet to find something I need longer chain for when lifting with the FEL. If anything I never used my other longer ones that range from 12' to 30' in length. I have a pair of 14' chains with grab hooks on the ends but I hate to use it for lifting as there is so much access length.

 

[whistlepig]

I have several chains of different lengths but the length I use most is 8'.

 

[RoyJackson]

100 feet of chain is a lot of weight to move around (I'm talking about when you need to load and unload it from your bucket or where ever you decide to carry it).

I have two lengths:
One is 20' length which is quite versatile but sometimes I wish it was a bit longer.
One is 6-7 feet in length and is great for holding something in the bucket for transport (couple of trash cans or 55 gallon drums, for example).

So, I suggest you cut that 100 footer to a 25', a 6-10', and leave the rest intact for when you do need a long chain.

BTW, Glen Watkins brought up a very good point about the grade.

 

[kennyd]

I have two 8 or 10' ones that I use most often, they have grab hooks on both ends. I also have one 20' that I use to pull things from the rear with, it has one grab hook and one larger slip hook on it. They are all 5/16" GR70.

 

[RickB]

Don't be afraid to cut that 100' into useable lengths. Nothing stops you from hooking chains together and wrapping the hooks with electrical tape for the once-every-three-years occaision when you need a LOOOONG chain.