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wagner

11-24-2004 14:57:56

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Okay I am new to this tractor chains.

How do I get them on the tractor? Do I lay them down and drive onto them and then pull them up onto the tire?

your help is appreciated.

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EricB

11-26-2004 05:06:11

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

You have lots of advice here but one thing I found usefull was to tighten the inside linkage first, even if it looks tighter than the outside. Its a lot easier to retighten the outside at 20 below zero or in slush and snow than to fight with the inside. I use rubber straps to hold the outside tight so it doesn't roll back over the tire.
Have fun!

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Bartt

11-25-2004 05:06:28

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

1953 Super M Drop the back blade, both tires come up off ground, install tire chains and drop it down. Works for me. Have a Great Thanksgiving.

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Hugh MacKay

11-25-2004 03:10:21

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

wagner: Just throw chains over back of tires, spread them so they drape over tire as you move tractor forward. Move until chain comes under tire and fasten as tightly as you can with just hands. Take tractor for a drive, stop so your fasteners are just coming off ground. Retighten using hands only, your chains will be tight enough for best performance. There is only one good reason for tight chains, that being driving fast. Your chains will give the best performance when loose enough so as you drive they are actually turning backwards on tire, about 4" every revolution of wheel.

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Tim in NB

11-25-2004 14:19:39

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Hugh MacKay, 11-25-2004 03:10:21

Bought a set of Norse Super Stud chains and was surpised to read in the directions: " You should easily get a clenched fist between the tire and the side chain when installed correctly to avoid getting tire or chain damage". I always thought, the tighter the better!

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Hugh MacKay

11-25-2004 16:32:59

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Tim in NB, 11-25-2004 14:19:39

Tim: Those Norse are a nice wheel chain, everyone speaks highly of them. I bet they don't give them away.

Over the years I've run a lot of chains on tractors, forestry skidders and trucks. Tight chains will not wear as fast, a big item on trucks. We ran them 12 miles into the bush, chains all the way. Wear of course is a big factor with trucks, looking at small diameter wheel and even speeds of 20 mph.

I have seen tractor tires damaged from tight chains. I think even tractor chains will wear better if snug, but you will not get the cleaning action, nor will you get as much traction. I had never heard the thumb rule Norse gave you. Old rule of thumb I heard was put 2x4 on edge under a cross chain. I'm thinking probably not a lot of difference either way.

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Tim in NB

11-26-2004 05:10:41

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Hugh MacKay, 11-25-2004 16:32:59

Those chains were quite costly, but everyone I talked to said if you can afford them there are no better. They were $530.00 cdn ( ouch ) from Nova International in N.S. for 12.4x28 tire size. Of course there was HST on top of that. They sent em to Saint John for 25.00 though. Certainly couldn't drive there and back again for 25.00.

A 2x4 is probably about the size of a clenched fist I guess. The chains do move around a bit on the tire but they do clean out good. That little 20 hp tractor is almost dangerous with that much traction. I added 250.00 of cast to her this year.

Betcha glad you weren't back here for the snowfall they had in N.S. along with the power outages!

Keep your stick on the ice, Hugh!!

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TomH

11-25-2004 05:52:21

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Hugh MacKay, 11-25-2004 03:10:21

As usual, Hugh knows what he's talking about.

By keeping the chains loose enough to move around a little, they clean the mud/snow off the tire instead of letting it build up.

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jb2

11-24-2004 17:59:50

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

Hi, lay the chains out behind the wheels, take some baler twine and thread it thru one of the holes between the hub and the rim making sure it is not near the valve stem. Now tie the baler twine to each side chain and drive forward slowly and the chains will be pulled around the tire.
It works better if you have someone assist by guiding the chians onto the tire but can be done alone by stopping every few feet to make sure chains are aligned properly.

Good luck
JB2

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bigreddm

11-24-2004 16:59:42

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

before putting on, either jacking the axle up, or driving ove the chain, try letting some air from the tire, get the chain as tight as possible then air the tire back up to finish tightening the chain.

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TomH

11-24-2004 16:05:12

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

I find it easiest to drape them over the top of the tire so the end at the front of the tire is touching the ground, then drive forward so that end goes under the tire and is laying on the ground, and the other end is about halfway up the backside.

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Farmall Don

11-24-2004 15:39:26

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

Ive done it that way for years, but today I jacked the tractor up and wrapped it around. I dont think it was any easier. Anyway, once I get them on I drive it a little and tighten them up a little more.

Good Luck.

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Allan in NE

11-24-2004 15:01:07

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to wagner, 11-24-2004 14:57:56

Wagner,

I just muscle 'em up and over the top of the tire. Make sure you don't get 'em inside out as they can cut into your tires if you do.

Allan

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Dave D

11-25-2004 13:31:36

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Allan in NE, 11-24-2004 15:01:07

Allan, allegedly my 240 U came with chains but I've jacked up the rear end and spent the better part of 2 hours trying to get em over a tire and it's no go. Could I be missing something obvious (well, of course...)? I absolutely cannot get them to drape over a tire. Yes, they are unbuckled, but my considered opinion is that seller gave me some old set he had lying around in the barn that came off something with tiny thin tires. thanks, Dave

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Novel Idea Guy

11-25-2004 14:25:53

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Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? in reply to Dave D, 11-25-2004 13:31:36

Installing chains is not rocket science. I know not everyone grew up on a farm, and not everyone is the most mechanically inclined, but really, it"s not that difficult or complicated...

Get "em un-twisted, throw "em over the tire, drive forward until the chains are under the tire, and connect the loose ends. Drive around slow for a few minutes, then re-tighten. Keep an eye on them throughout the winter, and adjust as necessasry. Simple!

If the chains don"t seem wide enough to drape over the tire, or long enough to connect after you"ve driven over them, it"s OBVIOUS you have the wrong chains. It"s not always because you"re "too stupid to figure it out."

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