I traded my BX25 in on a MX5100. I used tire chains on the front of the BX, as when the snow packed or the ice formed, otherwise I couldn't steer and plow snow. Short driveways, on hills, made it impossible. Kept the BH on the back for weight and added chains to front and it worked great for years. I had bar tires then and I have them on my MX. Looking to add chains on this tractor also. The guy who used to do it had a compact John Deere with chains and a Bobcat with chains. Some times you need them. Icy, hilly, tight areas just to name a few. We live on a 1 mile dirt road with 40 homes on it. Never tore anything up, like my barn's concrete, but again it is a dirt road.
BX 2370 Snow Chains
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Not pretty, but I pull the outside real tight so nothing binds/tangles in the wheel well.[/QUOTE]
I have a couple of comments and or suggestions for your chain installation.
In cold or wet weather the rubber bungees you have used as chain tighteners will loose their elasticity and at the worst time you will find your chains flopping around and slapping your body work.
There are two solutions I would recommend to you.
The first is to use metal springs which never become weak in the cold or wet.
This photo shows the very best way to use the springs which is with a ring in the center of the wheel and the springs running radially out.
Trygg who are recognized as one of the best chain companies in the world make use of what they call a "Tightening Rail. "
Its use is mandatory on low profile tires and available as an option on higher tires.
It is really just a ring of chain smaller than the diameter of the tire chains themselves.
You attach your tire chains to this tightening rail as seen in the picture from their web site which I have marked up with red arrows.
Because this Tightening rail is not part of your tire chains it is easier to get it tight enough to support the tire chains.
Dave M7040
I have a couple of comments and or suggestions for your chain installation.
In cold or wet weather the rubber bungees you have used as chain tighteners will loose their elasticity and at the worst time you will find your chains flopping around and slapping your body work.
There are two solutions I would recommend to you.
The first is to use metal springs which never become weak in the cold or wet.
This photo shows the very best way to use the springs which is with a ring in the center of the wheel and the springs running radially out.
Trygg who are recognized as one of the best chain companies in the world make use of what they call a "Tightening Rail. "
Its use is mandatory on low profile tires and available as an option on higher tires.
It is really just a ring of chain smaller than the diameter of the tire chains themselves.
You attach your tire chains to this tightening rail as seen in the picture from their web site which I have marked up with red arrows.
Because this Tightening rail is not part of your tire chains it is easier to get it tight enough to support the tire chains.
Dave M7040
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Dave - -
Thanks for the pictures.
Every year, I look at rings and springs to make tighteners, just like the picture. I like the way the spring connects to the tire chain.
I really like the rail idea. Looks efficient.
Not being able to find short tarp straps locally, this year I bought 20 for $15 on the internet, plus shipping, which was another $15, I think. Trust me, I'm NOT an internet shopper!
They're natural rubber, which they say are better for cold weather. When I took my picture, I didn't have the new ones yet. I think I have 5 or 6 per side now. They are taught on the chains.
Thanks for the advice, maybe I'll finally plan ahead and make the spring tightener........
Thanks for the pictures.
Every year, I look at rings and springs to make tighteners, just like the picture. I like the way the spring connects to the tire chain.
I really like the rail idea. Looks efficient.
Not being able to find short tarp straps locally, this year I bought 20 for $15 on the internet, plus shipping, which was another $15, I think. Trust me, I'm NOT an internet shopper!
They're natural rubber, which they say are better for cold weather. When I took my picture, I didn't have the new ones yet. I think I have 5 or 6 per side now. They are taught on the chains.
Thanks for the advice, maybe I'll finally plan ahead and make the spring tightener........
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I bought chains for my BX25D at my local dealer. I have Brotek 2" wheel spacers, and 55lb wheel weights, along with another 50lb on the rear blade, and another 40lb bolted to the frame. Works real good!
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Tom -
Very nice! 2-link chains are a wise choice.
Like Dave_eng said, rings and springs are a good way to keep them tight. Last thing you want is to have them unravel while in use.
I keep thinking about doing that, but so far just use tarp straps.
Bought a bunch of short natural rubber ones, supposed to be better in cold weather.
As insurance, I just use a lot of 'em, since I think I have a lot of 'em!
The chains are rusting up some this winter, only done the driveway once all season. Put 25 hours on last winter season.
Very nice! 2-link chains are a wise choice.
Like Dave_eng said, rings and springs are a good way to keep them tight. Last thing you want is to have them unravel while in use.
I keep thinking about doing that, but so far just use tarp straps.
Bought a bunch of short natural rubber ones, supposed to be better in cold weather.
As insurance, I just use a lot of 'em, since I think I have a lot of 'em!
The chains are rusting up some this winter, only done the driveway once all season. Put 25 hours on last winter season.
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I used to have a riding mower with front snow blower and without chains I couldn't hardly get up my asphalt drive. Put chains on and had very little problem. Steeper the drive, the better the traction as the weight from the blower transferred to the rear. Bought a bx2350 and with r4 tires and a rear 3 point blower, I have all kinds of traction unless we get ice. Sure keeps the driveway in better shape without chains.
Mike
Mike
I just got my 2370 and we haven't had any snow since. If my turf tires need help in the snow or mud I was going to try the TerraGrips instead of chains. Chains do too much damage to asphalt driveways. I figured I could always drive some screws or studs into the TerraGrips for traction on ice. Has anyone else tried that?
