skidsteer chains

montana griz · Jun 6, 2010

just bought a cat skidsteer and was wondering where to get tire chains for this winter. Also is it necessary to chain all 4 or just one on each side? thanks

JMS/.MN · Jun 6, 2010

I have steel tracks on my Gehl 4625. Very slippery on snow. Dealer recommends chains on the rears only- says I"ll have more traction. Makes sense, since pushing snow, fronts are often off the ground.

Eldon (WA) · Jun 6, 2010

I bought a pair of new truck chains cheap off craigslist (truck rental company required renters to buy them since they were going across a mountain pass). A couple of minutes with my bolt cutters and I had a nice heavy set of chains for a fraction of what a dealer would want. Yes, they only go on the back where you need traction since the scoop will usually be lifting the front wheels off the ground.

jimva · Jun 6, 2010

Try tractiontirechains.com or tirechains.com or tractortirechains.com

JMS is right you want them on the back tires for the best traction when in the snow. Now if you plan on being in mudd then a set of grouser tracks will do wonders.

ne_mn · Jun 7, 2010

We have two skidloaders, and have full sets of chains for both. We also have grousers for one of them. That being said there is a time and place for tracks and chains. Winter time and in the spring before the frost comes up and its a lil muddy we run chains on at least one skidloader sometimes both. If you are strictly pushing snow rear chains are fine but if you end up moving hay or doing work on ice or packed snow run em all the way around. The do make for a rougher ride on hard ground.

Nothing beats the grousers when its soft bottomless mud when the frost is going out. We also put the grousers on when hauling manure because every time you scoop out of the pile you have a full bucket with no spinning issues.

RodinNS · Jun 7, 2010

I run chains on the rear wheels only. That is sufficient most times but there are days I wish I had them on the front as well...
My advice to you is that you make your own chains. For two reasons. Number one... you want a repair link to join the inside side chain rather than a clasp. When you have a clasp open, and they will open.... you'll wish you had a repair link. use a clasp on the outside side chain.
Second... buying cheap premade chains will get you a chain with permanent, single use, crush type hooks. I much prefer using J-Hooks (swivel lloyds)... then when the cross chains are worn out, remove them, make new cross chains and install them. They will wear out...
Plus... you can probably buy a better quality cross chain from a local supplier than you're going to get on discount premade chains.

Rod

bc · Jun 7, 2010

Hi Rod, What size chain do you use?

Thanks.

RodinNS · Jun 7, 2010

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