Re: putting tractor chains on tractor?

Posted by Hugh MacKay on November 25, 2004 at 16:32:59 from (209.226.247.158):

In Reply to: Re: putting tractor chains on tractor? posted by Tim in NB on November 25, 2004 at 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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