Chains on Turfs?

dkizerian

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Hi, I just picked up a B7300 with a FEL and this summer plan on using it for a bunch of tasks around the new property. I'll either be tilling, or plowing and disc-ing, doing finish grade work, using a subsoiler for sprinkler trenching, and digging postholes....

Tractor came with Turfs, and they're in good condition, so I'd hate to have to replace them. If I find that the turfs don't have enough traction for some of these tasks, can I run chains on them in the dirt? If so, what kind of chains work well, and where can I find them?

Thanks
 

Eric McCarthy

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I don't see chains working real well in dirt. I would think they would more or less bunch up and walk off the tire. I see it hard to keep the chains evenly spaced in dirt as well. I have proper ballested Ag's on my tractor and will spins are a common thing and I dont see a wheel spin going well with chains on. You best bet is go with a set of Ag's or R4 Industrail tires.
 

hodge

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There are lots of folks who run chains on turfs on riding mowers all year long- I would imagine it is for traction. Chains do work better on turfs than they do on lugged tires. I don't have experience with them, although I have run chains on an automobile, and don't like the rough ride. If they are built right, they should stay in place on the tire fine. I take it that your tractor is 2WD? I have turfs on my B7100, and with filled tires and 4WD, I do fine. If it were 2WD, I think that I would be disappointed, and looking for more traction.
 

dkizerian

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Thanks, I've been impressed so far, and the turfs have done OK in the little bit of mud I have, but I'm just afraid that once I'm dragging a plow or subsoiler i won't have the needed traction...
 

kubotasam

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Chains on your turfs should work just fine. The more aggressive the chain the better they will bite. Try tirechains.com for pricing.
 

Kubota Newbie

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Have chains over the ag bars on my snowblower tractor. In the summer it does mounted tiller duty. I usually just leave them on, no problems.
 

L3700SU

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They sell tirechains too? What a diversified business. Keep this SPAM outta here please...:mad:
 
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skeets

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Oh I dont know maybe some of these guys around Phoniex might like those little Mama Sun's
 

MagKarl

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That's a tough cal, you're stuck. Skidders run ring chains, I bet they cost a fortune though. Tires and wheels are spendy too.
 

navy599

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love the 2 inch spaced chains the 4 inched space. not so much. they work fine and stay in place on the turf tires. just mho