How do you store you logging/tow chain?

[sixdogs]

Big plastic cat litter container. Dump the chain in, spray with WD40, and leave it until I need it again.

In error, I left a chain out and it got all rusty and that bothered me. I put it in a 5 gallon bucket, sprayed it with a 30%-70% mix of clean oil and diesel fuel, let it sit for a few days and it now looks as good as ever, is rust free and makes me feel better.

 

[L4400turbo]

You can line your Tube holes in your loader with cpvc and make caps for ends. then put you chain in there.

 

[Hanksride]

Well I certainly found some good ideas in this thread and thought I would take advantage of one. I used 4" PVC pipe and put the cap on the bottom with 2 small screws. I figured it would be just a matter of time before I would drop something in there that I couldn't reach or it would fill up with dirt and debris that I would want to empty it out so I didn't want to glue the cap to the bottom. I have 3 chains stored in it, that should be enough for most cases, if not it will be a trip to the barn.

 

[Hanksride]

Well I certainly found some good ideas in this thread and thought I would take advantage of one. I used 4" PVC pipe and put the cap on the bottom with 2 small screws. I figured it would be just a matter of time before I would drop something in there that I couldn't reach or it would fill up with dirt and debris that I would want to empty it out so I didn't want to glue the cap to the bottom. I have 3 chains stored in it, that should be enough for most cases, if not it will be a trip to the barn.

 

[7879fordman]

In error, I left a chain out and it got all rusty and that bothered me. I put it in a 5 gallon bucket, sprayed it with a 30%-70% mix of clean oil and diesel fuel, let it sit for a few days and it now looks as good as ever, is rust free and makes me feel better.

You can also just hook you chain behind something and drag it around for a few mins and all the rust will be gone . A dirt drive works the best and only takes a few mins .

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[The Deerslayer]

Well I certainly found some good ideas in this thread and thought I would take advantage of one. I used 4" PVC pipe and put the cap on the bottom with 2 small screws. I figured it would be just a matter of time before I would drop something in there that I couldn't reach or it would fill up with dirt and debris that I would want to empty it out so I didn't want to glue the cap to the bottom. I have 3 chains stored in it, that should be enough for most cases, if not it will be a trip to the barn.

Looks good. How did you secure the pipe to the loader frame?

 

[davrow]

Looks good. How did you secure the pipe to the loader frame?

Velcro dots! <jk>

I liked the orange chain so much I went searching at Lowes on-line. Item 348436 ($32.98) has the hooks:
Shop Blue Hawk 12-ft Welded Orange Chain at Lowes.com


and item 348268 ($3.34 / foot) is just the chain (looks to be a different orange)
Shop Campbell Commercial 1-ft 5/16 Welded Hi-Visibility Orange Steel Chain (By-The-Foot) at Lowes.com

 

[CobyRupert]

Hang the spare "tow" chain off the safety screen and the chokers off the winch.

 

[Hanksride]

Looks good. How did you secure the pipe to the loader frame?

There was a bolt hole at the top and I drilled another at the bottom, had enough clearance that the loader does not hit nuts on backside. 1" bolts and nylocks worked great.

 

[Hanksride]

Looks good. How did you secure the pipe to the loader frame?

There was a bolt hole at the top and I drilled another at the bottom, had enough clearance that the loader does not hit nuts on backside. 1" bolts and nylocks worked great.

 

[worthb]

This is my Homer box.

 

[The Deerslayer]

There was a bolt hole at the top and I drilled another at the bottom, had enough clearance that the loader does not hit nuts on backside. 1" bolts and nylocks worked great.

Good deal;will definitely try to do the same. Thanks!

 

[stagelines]

I have a Kubota Grand L 4330 with the LA853 loader. I seal the tubes on the bottom of the loader frame with 4" pipe plugs and store my short chains in there. But, make sure that you plug the back side of these tubes as well, or your chains can slip out. Because of the tight space there I had to disassemble the inside plugs and reassemble them in place.

I have a short chain that I use all of the time. About 2 feet long, with grab hooks on each end, and a slip hook on a clevis. This fits securely in the tube on the left side, right where I need it as I climb off the tractor.

On my tractor there is a long tube brace between the loader arms but it is of a slightly larger diameter. You can sleeve this with 4 inch PVC and use standard pipe plugs there too.

I also fabricated a mount for an ammo can, fits perfectly for the location to the right of the floorboard. I never climb on the right side anyway because of the loader joystick so it was dead space. Haven't painted my mount yet because i am still brainstorming what else to add to it. I designed it to attach to the loader frame using holes that were already there.

 

[dakotagun]

don't the chains knock around and drive you crazy in those pvc holders? no, the tractor doesn't ride like the Buick, but to avoid a lot of clanging, i'll just drive to the shed to get the chain when needed. I don't run far distances nor have lots of call for impromptu chaining anything usually. neat ideas, but wary of the clanging!

 

[k0ua]

don't the chains knock around and drive you crazy in those pvc holders? no, the tractor doesn't ride like the Buick, but to avoid a lot of clanging, i'll just drive to the shed to get the chain when needed. I don't run far distances nor have lots of call for impromptu chaining anything usually. neat ideas, but wary of the clanging!

Chains in PVC holders don't clang. They never move.

 

[Tractorrr]

Sometimes I wrap the chain around the 3 pt. lift arms

 

[dieselcrawler]

The other day I tie-wired some antifreeze jugs to the box blade... has worked out ok so far. Easier than wrapping chains around stuff and hopin they stay put. Short term fix... quick and free!

 

[sixdogs]

The other day I tie-wired some antifreeze jugs to the box blade... has worked out ok so far. Easier than wrapping chains around stuff and hopin they stay put. Short term fix... quick and free!

I leave my chains hooked the hooks on the bucket hooks and it works for me. There are times when I have used plastic jugs and I find the orange colored laundry detergent containers from Tide to be the most rugged.

 

[Xfaxman]

Re: How do you store you logging/tow chain and tow strap?

In a old ammo box bolted to the tail light bracket.


And a choker chain in the boom safety support.
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[PhysAssist]

Re: How do you store you logging/tow chain and tow strap?

Hi there Xfaxman,

In you last picture, is that a home made/improved version of a chain hook safety clip, or is that something you bought somewehere?

?..and what is the deal with that big ring, just to grab it outen the holder, or some other special purpose?

Thanks,
Thomas