I Remain Undefeated !

Super H Mike · Nov 17, 2019

In my annual battle to get the tractor tire chains mounted ! I really hate that job

Patsdeere · Nov 17, 2019

That is why I put up with stupid CA rules. Can't beat the weather right now. A lovely 74F.

Janicholson · Nov 17, 2019

use a 3/4" ratchet strap through the wheel and to the 5th link back on one end. do this near the ground, or drive onto the chain, then do it. now back or drive and the chain will self drape over the tire. when 3/4 of the way, I use 2 additional straps to pull it together, one on each side. Drive forward and back 10 feet, then tighten more. repeat till it latches. Use the ratchet straps again if it seems to be getting loose. Jim

gab · Nov 17, 2019

I don't like it either but got it out of the way about 3 weeks ago.

bison · Nov 17, 2019

Why would one need chains on a tractor.??

Janicholson · Nov 17, 2019

Even with weights, tractors on ice, or packed snow are basically helpless. If animals must be fed, they complain if ignored, chains are reality. Put a
1500# bale on the front and go nowhere. Jim

old-9 · Nov 17, 2019

Mike I'am with you got the chains on my primary snow mover today. Still need to get my back-up chained,however it needs to get brakes fixed first. joe

47fivewindow · Nov 17, 2019

You need another H that you can leave the chains on all year. lol

jaoneill · Nov 17, 2019

Similar method; I hook the inner and outer at one end to the wheel with black rubber hold downs and as I drive forward the chain drapes over the tire. When the bungeed end gets all the way around simply fasten the ends together.
I got the main tractor done last weekend still have the backup to do.

Jim

Bob Harvey · Nov 17, 2019

I'm a long way from even thinking about chains on the tractor. I have them, they fit well, BUT I have 2 different sizes on the back (been like that since '71). I have cleverly color coded them with spray paint. Red for 'Port'(left) and green for 'Starboard' (right). Takes about 30 mins. in the shop with a jack for both (including bungy tensioners). Haven't had to use them yet ! I also have a 7'6" rear blade that I fabricated - again, never used.

Bruce from Can. · Nov 17, 2019

2wd tractors are as helpless as a pig on ice, and only a bit better with chains. We used to chain up our old 2wd loader tractor, and tried to make do. After getting the first 4wd tractor 25 years ago , I never give chains a second thought.

moresmoke · Nov 17, 2019

Because I can?t afford to winter somewhere warm. And I sure ain?t summering somewhere warm!

These will get me to where I need to go.

I put them on with a rope. Lay the chains down outside up behind the tractor. Tie a rope to the end and run it over the top of the tire, tucking the loose
end under the front of the tire. Then drive forward pulling the chain up over the top and around.

john in la · Nov 17, 2019

At least you do not have to...
Put them on
Take them off
Put them on
Take them off.....

Brown Swiss · Nov 17, 2019

Im liking your tractor!

ditchwitch · Nov 17, 2019

Good job Congrats

fixerupper · Nov 17, 2019

(quoted from post at 17:38:19 11/17/19) Why would one need chains on a tractor.??

Bison, years ago some farmers did run only one chain. It was on the land side wheel when they moldboard plowed if the ground was muddy. Its a good way to wear out chains real quick. I know what you are getting at though.

tomNE · Nov 17, 2019

i've not seen any tire chains installed in the yuma az area where i winter!

Royse · Nov 17, 2019

I disliked putting the chains on, so I bought a second set of tires and rims.
Just leave the chains on that one set of tires and swap the tires/rims out.
Then I got lazy and just bought another tractor. One for summer, one for winter.
At this point, I think we need more seasons. LOL

Rich'sToys · Nov 17, 2019

I got mine put on a couple weeks ago. I still manhandled mine on, but need to come up with a different plan. This thread has given me several good ideas.

This pic is a couple years old, but things haven't changed any.

caterpillar guy · Nov 18, 2019

I don't know about useless in snow. We have all but 4 tractors are 2wd and never had a set of chains for any of them. Yes we get both snow and ice. On the truck I have a set of chains for several years now and still in the bag. Still have the paint on them unless it rusted off riding around in the truck.

Geo-TH,In · Nov 18, 2019

I wait until I mulch leaves the last time after Thanksgiving. Then I Jack back wheel off ground and roll chain around tire. Yes it's something I don't look forward to. Usually harder to remove. BPIA.

Texasmark1 · Nov 18, 2019

Something that has me wondering: Seems the last maybe 10 years, P/U trucks have been getting higher and higher, showing more of the undercarriage and less of the nice shiny tin and all.....if anybody wanted to see all that UC and all including needing a ladder to get into the things. Is this industries answer to folks that have to don chains in the winter and have written to OEMs and griped about it being a problem, or is it an OFF road...gee everybody needs to have an off roat truck thing, or does everybody run Monster Mudders, or is it an EGO thing?

miangus · Nov 18, 2019

Got two set on. One to set to go. What a pain but when winter really arrives and the feeders are empty got to have them. I can barely drag the 18.4/34 set out of storage box and get them laid out. I use the drive on bungee strap method. Use to use the through them on method. This getting old is making me smarter. Still have cows and still working at nearly 69, can't be too smart.

LSaunders · Nov 18, 2019

With 2WD tractors weight is a huge factor. Years ago my loader/snow plow tractor was a Super 88. That tractor would spin a lot on ice even with chains. My current 1655 doesn't notice ice with the chains on.

Slope is a big part of whether chains are needed. I have a brother two miles away on a river flat, his land is like a table. I don't think he's ever owned a pair of chains. I'm on a steep hill and I have to have chains when it gets icy on this slope.

4wdtom · Nov 18, 2019

It's a lot less hassle if it gets done before the cold and snow get here and now I leave them on all year as that tractor gets used mainly for snow plowing.

Super H Mike · Nov 18, 2019

They do help, not so much on glare ice but do help in snow. I have inched my way through some pretty deep snow pulling the manure spreader by just letting it dig down , without chains I would be stuck.

bison · Nov 18, 2019

(quoted from post at 17:44:38 11/17/19) Even with weights, tractors on ice, or packed snow are basically helpless. If animals must be fed, they complain if ignored, chains are reality. Put a
1500# bale on the front and go nowhere. Jim

had that problem with spinning out with a 2 wh drive licked already 25 years ago.

1 bale( or 2) on the loader fork and 2 on a fork on the 3 point hitch and I can drive on ice, trough a foot or more snow and mud. I haven't found myself stuck yet. I did cut the time spend feeding by 2/3 as well.

Brian G. NY · Nov 18, 2019

Chains are sometimes (often, here in upstate NY) necessary.
They help little on solid frozen ground or "glare" ice......
might even be worse on hard ice as they tend to "skate".
They help a lot in deep snow and mud however.
I have double ring chains for two of my tractors and they work very well in mud as they tend to "self clean"
Without chains, the tread fills with mud and the tires become big smooth donuts with nearly no traction at all.
As for installing them, I have always "thrown" them over the tire and then moved the wheel a quarter turn to hook them up....I might have to re-tighten after a little use but chain tighteners keep them pretty snug.
I will say this......double ring chains are heavy and there ain't no way I could ever throw them over a 34" or 38" tire and wheel.
Not only is the tire higher but the chains are a lot heavier.
I have a WD and a D-17 Allis with 28" wheels so it is manageable, but, at 78 it ain't nearly as manageable as it once was! LOL

VicS · Nov 18, 2019

I sure like looking at them, I've had 12X16.5 GoodYear Wranglers. I soon tired of ruh ruh ruh ruh on the pavement! So I just look. I have sis tires now 285-75X17. Since we got a 4x4 little tractor just put chains on the front. Easy peasey to put on especially with a loader.

Paul from MI · Nov 18, 2019

The 7" of wet snow we got last week was way too early. I wasn't ready, no snow plow on my 41 JD A yet. Cost me $10 to get the neighbor kid to plow me out with his grandpa's tractor. At that rate I may never put the snow plow on.

Brian G. NY · Nov 18, 2019

Sounds like "grandpa" is a little overly generous with the use of his tractor and his grandson!!

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