Might have to chain up...

Usedtobeiowadave · Dec 12, 2020

Been awhile since I've needed them to plow the lane in central Iowa, used to put them on in October just to be ready for the inevitable, now I only put then on when necessary, if at all.

BTW, been on the board since around 2004 and this is my first pic.

jaoneill · Dec 12, 2020

It is inevitable here; I have always chained up by Thanksgiving but haven't yet this year. Not that they are to be believed but "they" are forecasting a snowy winter here. Thought I might slap on the hooks and maybe even hang the blower on the back tomorrow; plow is a snap to put on, it can wait until the day before I need it, much easier to put the chains on without snow to contend with.

Hayfarmer · Dec 12, 2020

A few years back I got an old Cub Cadet with blade so anticipating winter I made tire chains for it. Never got enough snow to take it off the porch that year. Worth it if I can keep from getting too much snow.

David G · Dec 12, 2020

We only got 3" around Cedar Rapids, but it is icy underneath, I did not put chains on yet, might regret it.

miangus · Dec 12, 2020

Best to chain up on a dry sunny day. All chained here and just rain. Frozen ground before snow is preferred but looks like we may get snow tomorrow.

paul · Dec 12, 2020

That is a pretty pic, even tho it reminds us of much cold work to come.....

The three tractors I use now in winter, one is a small front wheel assist loader, other 2 the rear wheels are filled with liquid, haven’t used chains since the 80’s. I will high center on snow under the tranny before I get seriously stuck, and chains don’t help with that.

Paul

504 · Dec 12, 2020

No offence, but I am glad it's you all and not me with snow on the ground. Cedar Rapids to my door is 155 miles,keep it up there.

Super H Mike · Dec 12, 2020

I plan to put the chains and heat houser on today, late for me here in Minnesota. The chains fight back every year so I sort of dread this day.

Doug - Iowa · Dec 12, 2020

Just finished pushing 3” snow here in Albion. I think about chains every time I pull that yellow handle for the MFWD. No more chains here.

rrman61 · Dec 12, 2020

Chains? The only thing we use chains for in La.is when we’re stuck in the mud!snow;what’s that?

Jeff NWOH · Dec 12, 2020

We got 1/2" of rain last night.. I'm glad it wasn't snow....

Traditional Farmer · Dec 12, 2020

For only a ft of snow or less can't imagine needing chains or 4WD.

Bruce from Can. · Dec 12, 2020

I used to chain the tires on my two wheel drive Ford pickup. Round bale in the back, chains on the tires, you could go through some pretty deep snow

Ultradog MN · Dec 12, 2020

Late for me too this year.
I had to make up some chains. Had 2 sets for 13.6x28s and now need them for 13.6x38s.
I am cutting up the one chain to add onto the other two.
Got one done. I plan on doing the other one tomorrow.
I will put the one chain on CL.
This time of year even one chain will sell.

37 chief · Dec 12, 2020

Looks cold. You have a real Christmas tree, not a phony one sprayed with white stuff. I have only been in snow for any length of time twice. One time in Navy boot camp. Being a farm boy from sunny California. I never warmed up until I left. The crazy part was I was given a choice, San Diego or Ill. The other time was in Japan, also in the Navy at the time. My mother was from Mohall Nd. She would tell me how cold it was. After those times I believed her. Stan

Super H Mike · Dec 12, 2020

Got the job done, same as every year one side goes on like butter and the other one fights me as hard as possible.

FLOLDFORD · Dec 12, 2020

Yep That's why I live in Florida

flying belgian · Dec 12, 2020

No chains for me. Tractor has a rocker switch. Operators manual says--when stuck push switch marked,,FWA,,

SVcummins · Dec 12, 2020

I still put the chains on my big tractor I am not putting em on until snow and even unhooked the scraper

Usedtobeiowadave · Dec 13, 2020

Tractor is an early 1960s MF202 with industrial tires. The lane is just steep enough in one section that it needs help with just about any amount of snow. We don't need it plowed to get in and out with 4wd vehicles, but visitors and delivery folk do. I can't find the MFWD button on this tractor, can anyone help? Should I buy the owners manual?

Traditional Farmer · Dec 13, 2020

Yea those industrial tires are terrible in snow and mud.

Ken Macfarlane · Dec 14, 2020

Hills. Our 2wd Allis 7010 can't get up our plowed driveway in the winter never mind with a ft of snow on it. Even with a 9 ft double auger blower sticking way out the back. Have a set of ice pick chains for it but easier to just push the button on one of our mfwd's.

rusty6 · Dec 14, 2020

I guess chains would be an advantage but I've never needed them bad enough to go out and buy a set for anything. And we do get some deep snow here some winters.

jaoneill · Dec 14, 2020

(quoted from post at 10:45:23 12/14/20) Hills. Our 2wd Allis 7010 can't get up our plowed driveway in the winter never mind with a ft of snow on it. Even with a 9 ft double auger blower sticking way out the back. Have a set of ice pick chains for it but easier to just push the button on one of our mfwd's.

My 6070 is no different; I put the hooks on yesterday, probably hang the blower on the back today. All in all, with the chains, an 8' blower hanging off the rear and a 10' Viking power angle plow on the front it is a fearsome snow mover. With a mile of driveway and another 2-3 miles of lanes to clear, for the last 30 + years snow removal is the hardest work old Sweet Allis does.

BarryfromIA · Dec 14, 2020

The time to buy chains is at the spring consignment sales. Nod once and you will own them.

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