Chains Clearance issues with chains on B2630

[sevilla]

When I ordered those chains for my L3830 the seller told me that my 1.1/4 inch of clearance was not necessary. My tractor is at the dealer now to have the wheels swapped in order to gain clearance.

big mistake: i should have written: 1.1/4 inch clearance is not enough. Sorry for my mistake. I'm trying to think what was i thinking to justify the mistake but I cannot think of anything.

 

[DelSc]

I forgot to mention I have loaded rears (turfs) too on the B3030, but dont notice them marking up the lawn. If anthing, I think the front tires do the most damage if I turn sharply in soft spots.

 

[bstrom]

Bstrom, how much clearance do you have between the wheel and the inside fender? Also help from anyone on the loaded tires and mowing experience I would appreciate it.

Looks like I've got about 2 inches of clearance on my B2620 between the r4 tire wall and the inside of the fender at the closest point. The chains I have which are in the picture take up about 3/4 of an inch of that space. Possibly a little more in places to be safe.

I had tried Tru-Grip chains at one point and they did not clear, the links were to big and gommy. They are ridiculous for a small tractor anyway. I took them back to the dealer and he told me to buy these which was a probably bigger profit for him but they work nice.

Good luck hope this helps.

 

[PaPaGoose]

I purchased two link ladder chains for my B3030 with R4's. I found that the connection link rubbed the back part of the fender well. After removing the rear wheels and trimming about an inch and a quarter off the bottom of the inside fender ... no more rubbing. Of course I primed and painted the exposed steel. Next month I will be upgrading to a L5740 HSTC, I'm tired of being wet and cold!

 

[Earl Ohl]

I purchased two link ladder chains for my B3030 with R4's. I found that the connection link rubbed the back part of the fender well. After removing the rear wheels and trimming about an inch and a quarter off the bottom of the inside fender ... no more rubbing. Of course I primed and painted the exposed steel. Next month I will be upgrading to a L5740 HSTC, I'm tired of being wet and cold!

The B3030 cab model must have different fenders. I have tire chains on mine that I made up from 11x22.5 truck tire chains & have no problems with clearance. I bet you'll like that L5740 HSTC. I sure would. But I didn't need a bigger tractor when I bought my B3030HSDCC. I have an Oliver 77 for when I need something bigger.