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How many use tire chains year round, not just in winter. I use a set full time on the NAA because it is so light even with loaded rears and the chains give much needed traction on all surfaces.

The 4000 is about three times the weight of the NAA, but I am inclined to add tire chains also as I have had tire slippage in wet conditions that I do not have with the NAA.

The problem is the cost of new chains for the 13.6x38 rears. I simply cannot afford the asking price for new chains. Used chains for that tire size are virtually nonexistant. Looking at making my own set for roughly 1/3 the asking price for new chains. I can also make the H pattern on the cross links that stops chain creep you see with straight cross links.

Has anyone made their own tire chains and how were the results?
 
Proper ballasting of the tractor and good tires should prevent most radical slipping. If the tractors never leave the property, it might be OK. Tires
during tillage work have slip to get the tread bars embedded in the soil.
I think purchasing enough proof strength chain to make a set of rear chains would break the bank. Kinda like buying a car by purchasing every part
retail, then adding labor. Jim
 
In climates with snow, it may be possible to obtain used town snowplow chains. It's one of those things where it helps to know someone that works for the highway department. I have used those chains; they aren't as effective as the double ring type, but they are certainly an improvement over no chains. Two pairs might be enough for 38 inch tires.

Zeke B.
 
Where are you?

I have several sets (not 13.6X38s but enough to get a good start).

Dean
 
(quoted from post at 09:33:36 07/10/20) Where are you?

I have several sets (not 13.6X38s but enough to get a good start).

Dean
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I am in Richmond, Ky. I cannot do anything right now after having to replace a rear on each tractor this spring at more than $2600 including reballast. Planning on how to get chains the most economical method. New chains at $550 are out of the question. I did find a bulk chain supplier that will supply the necessary quantity for $150, but that will have to wait until at least next year until I get the tires paid off. You can email me a price and quantity at [email protected], and I will get back to you when I am in a better position.
 
I'm not too far away from you in SE, IN, about 1 1/2 miles from the Ohio River.

I've several sets of tire chains, none of which will fit your 13.6X38 tires without modification but all have little wear and can be modified.

I'll never use any of these chains and will sell any/all inexpensively.

I can send photos via email and my email is open on Classic.

Dean
 
I made a set of chins for my SMTA with 14x9-38 tires from 2 sets I had for my JD with 26" tires. Had to shorten one set and I hook them together with the chain couplers. Makes it a little easier to install as no one heavy set. The ones for smaller tires might be easier to find
 
45 years ago, having just bought the farm, money was tight but I had to have a set of chains for the snow plow tractor. Got four 3/4 worn out chains from the town garage gratis, put two together for each 38" tire, bought enough double ring cross link sections to double up on the single chain truck cross links, and was good to go. I lost the chain on one wheel two years ago because a link on one of the outer chains finally wore through and I bit the bullet and bought a new set. Those original cobbled up chains lasted all those years without a hitch at a total cost under $150 for the new double ring cross pieces and after finding the lost chain in the spring I donated them to a neighboring starting up farmer who, for the cost of a few repair links to replace the ready to wear through links, is still using them.
 
I started making a set at the end of last winter now that it’s 100° I lost
interest. if I had to do it over again I think I just buy a pair. I had time
then to work on it now I have no time. It’s time consuming. I’ve been
using semi truck chains I’m cutting them all up and weld them back
together. 18.4 x 38
 
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