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Old 12-17-2017, 07:49 AM
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Default Front Tire Chains ?

HI folks, been running rear snowchains and about 100lbs of weight in the rear of my 782. I have no complaints on the forward traction when pushing more snow then I would think the tractor would push. The snow tends to be light enough that I don't even get pushed sideways with the Blade angled. I'm always surprised to run snow up and over the plow as it keeps moving forward at 1/3 throttle.

OK Front snow chains: I have a slight downhill that I must turn on I have to push the snow to one side so I cannot angle the blade the other direction to help the turning. I always lose steering when trying to execute the turn. I keep going straight. Has anyone experienced this, and after putting front chains on their Cub, notice a significant difference in steerability? I know chains will help but is it significant enough to say, 'yeah, spend the time and money to put them on the front'.
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