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Good video on how you put your chains on the tractor. I have a neighbor who loaned a set of chains for the rear of our tractor. They're actually for a larger size tire on a road grader. After I struggled with installing the chains a time or two, the neighbor told me a trick that he uses. He said he uses a strap and runs it over the top, then under the tractor tire so that as you drive forward, you are putting weight on the strap or the rope. That way, the strap/rope is pulled over the tire under the front and pulls your chain up-and-over similar to the way you did it, but doesn't require going through the hole in the wheel if that doesn't work well. Our chains are more like the ladder or H style chains and are a bit too long and wider than the tractor needs. So, we have some of the side sections shortened with shackles to get the length short enough to not overlap a section or two. I read comments on how to run the chains, loose or tight. I run ours tight. I had them loose the second time I put them on and threw on chain off to the inside. What a mess untangling and getting back into place. I run them as tight as i can possibly get them and often use rubber bungie straps on the outside to keep them continuously snugged tight. Has worked well. I cannot say if it wears the tires more as i dont drive enough miles to observe a difference. A few years ago we added a set of chains for the front with a different style chain to help better keep the chain on top of the AG tread. It helps some, but they still favor down between the lugs. Someday, maybe the Lord will bless with chains having more on top of the tread lugs and studs to improve the traction. Anyway, thank you for the video!
This was a great read. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! I've never tried with the strap on top of the tire like you explained, but that sounds like a good technique. AG tires need proper square linkages sized for the tire, in my opinion. The old horseshoe chains are also very nice on AG tires, but they're horrible to drive on at any "high" speed. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it ❤️ and a Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎁
@@woodlandwrench Merry Christmas to you and your family! I am not sure what you are referring to as old horseshoe chains. Old horseshoes with chain links connecting them is what my imagination comes up with.
@brianworley7705 Haha. You might call them something else where you're from. They're chains with a ring that has flat-bar studs welded to them. The ring lies on top of the tire thread. And it is secured in place by the chain itself. It has no studded chain links. That's my best description of them. Maybe it's called "ring chain" or something? 😊
@woodlandwrench The pictures on Google of the search you suggested are like the ones I have seen...except the ones I saw were much more worn than new. I can understand why it would be a rough ride at any high speed with newer chains of that design.
Okay, now I know what you are referring to. Those are used on dedicated logging skidders here in the United States. At least that is where I have seen them the most. And those skidders are the articulated type with a seat sideways so the operator can drive either direction.
A few weeks ago, I went to see a 2WD MF 165 for sale. Unfortunately the engine was completely rotten. Oil was leaking from everywhere :/ but the tractor looked very solid. I was impressed how a so small tractor could have a power of 60 HP. Instead I found an International Harvester 633 in perfect condition :)
That's a shame, did it have a Perkins or Continental engine? There are some great IH's out there, congratulations on your purchase! I hope it serves you well for many many years. Thanks for watching ♥
@@woodlandwrench It was the Perkins engine. The advantage with brands like MF and IH is that spare parts are easy to find and not to expensive so far :)
I thought over there you all use Trigg chains, but anyways this is a clear case of what works for one dont work for someone else.... I have same Aquiline Talon tire chains on my L3400 with 11.2-24 AG tires, I have to run them loose so your fist fits under and between tire and chain at 5 or 7 o-clock. I tried and tried and tried to run those chains tight and they always worked themselves crooked as a politician or til they came off. Then someone mention to run them loose on AG tires, so I did and now they always stay straight and on. But my tires are loaded so I dont know if that makes a difference or not..... When I use to put chains on take off, put on take off, put on take off........... I had a 5/8"x10' rebar with chain-links tack on every 10-12", then take wire and wire side links to the tacked on chain links, picked up with tractor forks and stored then horizontal on outside shelf brackets til needed again........... Then about 10 years ago after buying brand new expensive tires, when it was time to put chains on I left them on so to protect the outer sidewall of new tire from sharp rocks. Between logging and firewood I'm always in the woods so chains on for me..............
Crooked as a politician 😂👍 That's a brilliant idea for storage! Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes, Trygg chains are mostly the go-to around here. I am pretty sure the ones I have for the back are Trygg. The front ones are likely Flom or Lilleseth, though I have no way of finding out exactly. Weighted tires may play a role, and I have no experience. I have heard they will wear your tires way faster if the chains are too tight. Again, though, no experience with that, I've always had some slack on them. Thanks for all your comments! It's been very interesting to read. I appreciate it very much ❤️
A Great vidio on those " Chain-Drive" Traction-helpers. That 3point hitch is in Deplorable Condition. When detaching that trailer ... You almost got your FOOT CRUSHED !! It is TIME to fix that 3point RIGHT; by going to a Tractor-dealership and BUYING The "Brand-NEW" parts to bring it to FACTORY-SPECIFCATIONS...... NO More sub-standard "gerry-rigging"; you are a WAY Too Valuable "Human-Being ",to be "Pulling these Stunts" ANY LONGER.!!! You can ONLY "get-away" with this "make-shift-farmer Know-How" in one very-short lifetime. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
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All ready for winter! That MF165 is just an indestructible work horse!
Yes! It's a pretty robust machine, I like it a lot.
Once again, thanks for the comment, and for watching ❤
Just like Belarus tractor 🚜
Fin traktor 😊 har abbonert også
Takk! ❤️😁
Good video on how you put your chains on the tractor. I have a neighbor who loaned a set of chains for the rear of our tractor. They're actually for a larger size tire on a road grader. After I struggled with installing the chains a time or two, the neighbor told me a trick that he uses. He said he uses a strap and runs it over the top, then under the tractor tire so that as you drive forward, you are putting weight on the strap or the rope. That way, the strap/rope is pulled over the tire under the front and pulls your chain up-and-over similar to the way you did it, but doesn't require going through the hole in the wheel if that doesn't work well. Our chains are more like the ladder or H style chains and are a bit too long and wider than the tractor needs. So, we have some of the side sections shortened with shackles to get the length short enough to not overlap a section or two.
I read comments on how to run the chains, loose or tight. I run ours tight. I had them loose the second time I put them on and threw on chain off to the inside. What a mess untangling and getting back into place. I run them as tight as i can possibly get them and often use rubber bungie straps on the outside to keep them continuously snugged tight. Has worked well. I cannot say if it wears the tires more as i dont drive enough miles to observe a difference. A few years ago we added a set of chains for the front with a different style chain to help better keep the chain on top of the AG tread. It helps some, but they still favor down between the lugs. Someday, maybe the Lord will bless with chains having more on top of the tread lugs and studs to improve the traction.
Anyway, thank you for the video!
This was a great read. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! I've never tried with the strap on top of the tire like you explained, but that sounds like a good technique. AG tires need proper square linkages sized for the tire, in my opinion. The old horseshoe chains are also very nice on AG tires, but they're horrible to drive on at any "high" speed.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it ❤️ and a Merry Christmas to you 🎄🎁
@@woodlandwrench Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I am not sure what you are referring to as old horseshoe chains. Old horseshoes with chain links connecting them is what my imagination comes up with.
@brianworley7705 Haha. You might call them something else where you're from. They're chains with a ring that has flat-bar studs welded to them. The ring lies on top of the tire thread. And it is secured in place by the chain itself. It has no studded chain links. That's my best description of them. Maybe it's called "ring chain" or something? 😊
@brianworley7705 if you google:"CEMENTED HORSESHOE MESH 16.9 R28"
You'll see what I mean.
@woodlandwrench The pictures on Google of the search you suggested are like the ones I have seen...except the ones I saw were much more worn than new. I can understand why it would be a rough ride at any high speed with newer chains of that design.
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Okay, now I know what you are referring to. Those are used on dedicated logging skidders here in the United States. At least that is where I have seen them the most. And those skidders are the articulated type with a seat sideways so the operator can drive either direction.
Awesome! Now that you mention it, I have exclusively seen them on skidders here on youtube.
A few weeks ago, I went to see a 2WD MF 165 for sale. Unfortunately the engine was completely rotten. Oil was leaking from everywhere :/ but the tractor looked very solid. I was impressed how a so small tractor could have a power of 60 HP.
Instead I found an International Harvester 633 in perfect condition :)
That's a shame, did it have a Perkins or Continental engine? There are some great IH's out there, congratulations on your purchase! I hope it serves you well for many many years.
Thanks for watching ♥
@@woodlandwrench It was the Perkins engine.
The advantage with brands like MF and IH is that spare parts are easy to find and not to expensive so far :)
I thought over there you all use Trigg chains, but anyways this is a clear case of what works for one dont work for someone else....
I have same Aquiline Talon tire chains on my L3400 with 11.2-24 AG tires, I have to run them loose so your fist fits under and between tire and chain at 5 or 7 o-clock. I tried and tried and tried to run those chains tight and they always worked themselves crooked as a politician or til they came off. Then someone mention to run them loose on AG tires, so I did and now they always stay straight and on. But my tires are loaded so I dont know if that makes a difference or not.....
When I use to put chains on take off, put on take off, put on take off........... I had a 5/8"x10' rebar with chain-links tack on every 10-12", then take wire and wire side links to the tacked on chain links, picked up with tractor forks and stored then horizontal on outside shelf brackets til needed again...........
Then about 10 years ago after buying brand new expensive tires, when it was time to put chains on I left them on so to protect the outer sidewall of new tire from sharp rocks. Between logging and firewood I'm always in the woods so chains on for me..............
Crooked as a politician 😂👍 That's a brilliant idea for storage! Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes, Trygg chains are mostly the go-to around here. I am pretty sure the ones I have for the back are Trygg. The front ones are likely Flom or Lilleseth, though I have no way of finding out exactly.
Weighted tires may play a role, and I have no experience.
I have heard they will wear your tires way faster if the chains are too tight. Again, though, no experience with that, I've always had some slack on them.
Thanks for all your comments! It's been very interesting to read. I appreciate it very much ❤️
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Nice tractor! What size tires do you have on the rear?
They are 18.4R30. Very old tires, lots of sun cracks in them.
Thanks for watching! ♥
Skidder?
It's built as a skidder tractor 😊
A Great vidio on those " Chain-Drive" Traction-helpers. That 3point hitch is in Deplorable Condition. When detaching that trailer ... You almost got your FOOT CRUSHED !! It is TIME to fix that 3point RIGHT; by going to a Tractor-dealership and BUYING The "Brand-NEW" parts to bring it to FACTORY-SPECIFCATIONS...... NO More sub-standard "gerry-rigging"; you are a WAY Too Valuable "Human-Being ",to be "Pulling these Stunts" ANY LONGER.!!! You can ONLY "get-away" with this "make-shift-farmer Know-How" in one very-short lifetime. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
Thank you for the sincere comment and looking out for my well-being ❤️
And thanks for watching ❤️