I just pulled the trigger on new chains

[skyhook]

Well, you should have them by now, lets see what they look like, installed.

 

[dieselcrawler]

Congrats on the new chains... I've been a fan of the additional traction they provide for years. Look forward to seeing yours.

Having a very tight budget to work with, as in basicly none, I've collected broken semi truck chains over the past few years. This past weekend, I took the time to combine them into a matched set for the rears of my 3005, and look forward to trying them out... front set would be nice, will have to borrow as set from my dually for that.

 

[rd_macgregor]

After they are on I will NOT be taking them off. I don't go to town (paved road) in the summer with the tractor, so there is no need of taking them off.

I've wondered about this. If the tractor is never on pavement, is it OK to run chains year-round? Is it especially hard on the chains to run them in dirt instead of snow? Do the chains eventually damage the tires if they are mounted all the time?
My aging R4's are OK on dry, firm ground, but don't do as well on wet grass or deep leaf litter in the woods, so I've contemplated using chains year-round, too.

 

[pekan]

Well i a have the same problem here in north west of New-Brunswick and i buy trygg chains for my toy work very well i love it .

 

[Looking4new]

I will try to post a pic or two tomorrow. After I plow.

 

[Looking4new]

I will try to post a pic or two tomorrow. After I plow.

No pic, but a 6 minute vid instead

With the chains on she is a little rough riding. But if I wanted a smooth ride I would hook it all up to my Rolls Royce.

 

[TomSeller]

This move will of course guarantee that you don't get any more snow this winter.

Yep. Same as buying a new generator. Best way to make sure the power doesn't go out.

 

[BIKER BOB]

Well It's just over a month since I put my chains on and boy have I had a chance to try them in the snow! We got about 4 storms and about 40" of snow. Except for running out of space to put snow the chains work great! The difference between night and day, nice addition!

 

[Looking4new]

Well It's just over a month since I put my chains on and boy have I had a chance to try them in the snow! We got about 4 storms and about 40" of snow. Except for running out of space to put snow the chains work great! The difference between night and day, nice addition!

Yes they are! I have a lower lying area (about 2' lower) and without the chains I wouldn't think of crawling into it to put snow. With the chains I walked in there and now have a place to pile the excess snow. Some of my piles are 8' high. The roof of the tractor is 9' and i am just about there with some piles.
I had sheep foot skidder chains on my Farmall C and I could climb the piles with them. They were too big for the Farmall and wayyyyy too big for the Kioti.

 

[supertaster]

Well i a have the same problem here in north west of New-Brunswick and i buy trygg chains for my toy work very well i love it .View attachment 496307View attachment 496308View attachment 496309

That looks fantastic. I have Trygg as well. Didn't put the front ones on yet. Winter has certainly arrived this past week.