Tractor Tire Chains

Stan Coryell · Jan 1, 2023

I'm thinking of getting a set of chains for my MF 202, mostly for dealing with the muddy woods on my property. It currently has 13.6 x 24 loaded ag tires. They get hung up on tree roots and start to dig in. I can push/ pull myself with the loader, but that gets to be a pain. I think chains would help a lot. Does anyone have any recommendations? I see a bunch of different types (and prices). I would rather not buy new, as I think I have a pretty limited use for them. Does anyone have an approximate length and width I should look for or have a set for sale (I'm in South Jersey)?

Happy New Year!

Thanks,
Stan Coryell
Mickleton, New Jersey

Dean · Jan 1, 2023

Go to tirechains.com and read the abundance of available information, especially, pros and cons of available types.

stevieb49829 · Jan 1, 2023

Stan: For a quick check, decide where you want the edge chains to run, on the side of the tire. Measure that diameter x 3.1416 and you'll have your approx. length (plus 6 for the adjusters). Then measure between that diameter point on each side, and you'll have an approximate width. You can cut out extra links to make them fit well, or add a few, if you can weld. The cross links are usually hard tempered, so they are hard to change length on. I don't care much for straight cross links, they tend to slip down in between the tire lugs and don't help much then. From my experience, it looks like an 18-20 inch width will work for your tires. Try that out over your tires, and see where your side chains will rest. You don't want them up near the top of the tread. More over the side keeps them from sliding up and off. If you make them fit good, you won't even need to used tighteners, but they are a good safety feature. Fenders are also most desirable when you're running chains, as long as you have the space. Steve

LVPSWIA · Jan 1, 2023

For max traction, you need the twisted link croos-X type of chained on the face of the tire tread. Many years of chores and feeding in mud and snow. LVP

Tim in New York · Jan 2, 2023

I got my last set of chains from these guys - https://www.tirechainsrequired.com/. They were much cheaper than the other web sites I checked. Might have been timing - it was just as inflation started driving up everything. I got the duo-grips for my little Kubota, as double rings were not available in that size. I have read that double rings do a better job in mud as the design allows them to clean themselves better than other styles. I use them on my big tractor for snowplowing and skidding logs.

Tim

Rich'sToys · Jan 2, 2023

(quoted from post at 17:22:25 01/01/23) For max traction, you need the twisted link croos-X type of chained on the face of the tire tread. Many years of chores and feeding in mud and snow. LVP

These are the ones I use. I've had them for many years. Originally brought them brand new at an auction. A local implement dealer had come under new ownership and was having an inventory reduction auction. They work really good for moving snow.

This post was edited by Rich'sToys on 01/02/2023 at 06:58 am.

Stan Coryell · Jan 2, 2023

Thanks for everyone's help. I found something on tractor partsasap. Looking on market place, they don't seem any cheaper and I'd have to cut them down.

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