Snow = chains. Any suggestions?

[Athrawn17]

I have some chains that I have never put on that came with the tractor. All the links look fine and the clasps at the end all work.

So...any advice on how to put these on? Also, how hard are chains on concrete? I need the traction on my concrete drive to push the snow. Once I hit the ground the tractor just takes off and I have no problem.

Thanks

 

[Royse]

I jack one tire up, put the chain over the top and then turn the tire to roll it around.
You can use a piece of wire or bungie cord to hold that end in place while you roll it if you want to.
Work them tight as you roll the tire.
You can fasten them on the bottom or wire/bungie them tight and then
roll them back up and fasten them on top.
Some people just lay them out, drive onto them and then fold them up
over the tire and fasten them on top. I haven't had much luck with that
method, but I know people who do.
Good luck!

 

[Jimmyjack]

Drive a little and retighten. They arent that bad on
concrete, Ive used them for years and they keep you
from slipping. Any chains are better than none. If
a few marks bother you, let a little buildup on the
concrete. I switched to a six foot rear blower and
now I really dont need chains. Im not pushing a
load like I did with the bucket or blade.

 

[Duner Wi]

Pick chins up in middle ,right side out, hang over tire
Hook inside clasp first, then out side.
Drive tractor a few feet so clasps end up on bottom and re tighten.

 

[Scott(Ks.)]

I just lay my chains out straight behind both wheels and back up until the clasp hooks are just in front of the wheels. Then I pull them up and over the wheels and work them tight and hook them. Works for me.

 

[willie in mn]

That's the way I do it, seems to work the best for me. Adjust as I go, no need to retighten later. Best part is by using service station type jack I don't have to get down on floor, even do the hook up standing up. Once getting chains untangled & stretched out, takes less than 10 minutes per wheel.
Getting down isn't so bad, but at my age standing up again is the hard part.
Willie

 

[Badger bob]

we use the dearborn tractor jack. man it works good for that. Bob

 

[Grandpots]

if memory serves me right there are two types of chains that contact the ground,,,one with the rings and the other has the chains. mine is the ring type and have been told they are better but dont remember why? I have never used mine so dont know how good they are to use. i did put them on once and did so by driving half way in the middle of the chains and pulled up the ends up hooked em up...drive a few turns of the tires and snug up the chains... Bungies are great when hooking up chains.

Grandpots

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 06:26:27 12/10/12) we use the dearborn tractor jack. man it works good for that. Bob

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You Bettcha,.....that's the way I do it too. Jack the rear of the "N" up....slide the chains under the tires,.....grab the ends of the chains....roll the tire... and Hook them up!!! 8)
Saves a heck of a lot of lifting heavy Duo-link chains!!! :shock:

Gary [/i:5ee44ac8be][/b:5ee44ac8be]

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

I lay the chains out flat and then drive the tractor on the chain close to either end of the chain. Then take a small ratchet strap and pass it through the tractor wheel and to the chain on both sides and tighten it up. Drive the tractor forward or back until the chain is all the way round the tire and attach the clasps. No lifting or jacking required...

I also drive the tractor around in circles and re-tighten as necessary.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If you have a nicy-nicy concrete driveway you probably wouldn't want chains. No matter how hard you try, eventually a little tire slip will leave marks. If you don't care, have at it with the chains. I use long bungie straps in a x pattern to keep my chains tight. Those really help if you have to spend any time driving down the road.

 

[Bill Rowles]

The chains should not damage concrete or asphalt if you don't let the wheels spin very much.....and the chains themselves help reduce tire slipping and therefor reduces spinning....but your operating skill on the clutch and brakes is also important to control wheel spin. If your driveway is flat you may not need chains, but if you have a hilly drive and deep snow and/or ice, you will appreciate the extra traction of the tire chains.

 

[DMPMD]

Make certain tires are not over inflated. If they are it will be a bear to fasten hooks!