Tire chain damage

[JoeL4330]

I run front as well as rear chains on my L4330 with turfs. For me, chains on the front are essential. Steering on hilly drive w. ice--can't do without. Ladder-V's on the front, 4-link ladders on rear ...the ride would be lots better with 2-link ladders on the rear, but that would double the weight and I don't think I could put them on.

 

[Corm]

I have run chains on only the front tires of my tractor for nearly 10 years now. The comments about being better able to steer with chains on the fronts are right on. My front chains work well enough that I have not put my rear chains on since I got the tractor.

Corm

 

[Jstpssng]

I have run chains on only the front tires of my tractor for nearly 10 years now. The comments about being better able to steer with chains on the fronts are right on. My front chains work well enough that I have not put my rear chains on since I got the tractor.

Corm

My first thought; "don't you worry about overstressing the front end?"
That would be my concern, given the difference in size/strength between the front and rear differentials.

However, you've been using that setup for 10 years and I find it hard to argue with success.

I have a nice set of 16" ice chains, which I bought for my last pickup; they'll fit nicely on my front tires.
I may put them on this weekend as I've been having major problems plowing the road through my field.

If I haven't posted back in the "Repairs" forum by next Monday it means I didn't break anything.