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Old 12-18-2017, 09:01 AM
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I think you're going to have to just go for it and let us know how it works out. I've never ran front chains but in my head I'm not sure there is enough weight up front to make them work.
I was hoping someone else was already the guinea pig and had an answer. I just ordered some basic 2 link chains . I'll give my feedback after a few trials this winter. Yes there is not a bunch of weight up front but a little more knobbiness to the tires may help. Ive read some threads where folks add weight up front. I wouldn't want to strain the linkage
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do you have your front "ags" on backwards???
Did you read post #8?
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I have run chains on the front of my 1512. They helped a little with steering while snow plowing but really help steer in the woods when I hauled wood.

These tractors push snow straight very well but without 4wd and weight of a full sized tractor angle plowing is tough. In the end I adjusted my plowing pattern so I generally run a straight plow instead of running my front chains.
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Old 12-19-2017, 07:09 AM
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do you have your front "ags" on backwards???
Did you read post #8?
This is the style Ag tire I have. they are symmetrical.
My bad, I kind of separate Construction Tread and Turf Tread. I used the term Ag tread thinking Turf.
https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/lawn...rf-saver/45175
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I have run chains on the front of my 1512. They helped a little with steering while snow plowing but really help steer in the woods when I hauled wood.

These tractors push snow straight very well but without 4wd and weight of a full sized tractor angle plowing is tough. In the end I adjusted my plowing pattern so I generally run a straight plow instead of running my front chains.
The only time I've ever had an issue plowing with an angled blade is when the driveway is a sheet of ice, other than that it will plow just fine.
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This is the style Ag tire I have. they are symmetrical.
My bad, I kind of separate Construction Tread and Turf Tread. I used the term Ag tread thinking Turf.
https://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/lawn...rf-saver/45175

It helps if you know what tire you have.


AG TIRE:
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Not to be confused with a pulling tire:
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This style is a "construction" or "industrial" tread.
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Turf style tread:
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And these are a category their own. I consider them an aggressive turf, or "all terrain". They do not fit any other category.
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I think you will find chains on a steer tire to be a waste, but go ahead and get them and try them out.
Figure out a different direction to plow that gets the job done. My suggestion: Push snow uphill at the curve, or use a snowblower. It's OK to get off the tractor and use a shovel to get you started if you have trouble getting going the direction you need to go.
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I'm using the Firestone 3 rib tires, and its much better than turf tires, but still leaves something to be desired.
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Love those industrial/construction treads.
I wonder if they are available in a size for our Cubs?
Would be great to have a set of them on my loader tractor once I get it finished as it will be getting a workout next year in the cemetery re landscape job.
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Love those industrial/construction treads.
I wonder if they are available in a size for our Cubs?
Would be great to have a set of them on my loader tractor once I get it finished as it will be getting a workout next year in the cemetery re landscape job.
I know they are available in 23x10.50-12, just check eBay!
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It's OK to get off the tractor and use a shovel to get you started if you have trouble getting going the direction you need to go.
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