chains on a B7800
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Good info Shine. The 2710 is what I came oh so close to buying. The L3010 was being discontinued as the 3130 was on the way so I got a huge discount and was able to upgrade for a little more cash.
Logan, were you just going to put chains on the rear tires? That is all you'd need (I suspect). I heard something bad about putting chains on the front tires but it escapes me right now. I just remember it was not a good idea but can't remember why. Anyone else able to help me out on this? My memory seems to be fading fast. LOL.
Logan, were you just going to put chains on the rear tires? That is all you'd need (I suspect). I heard something bad about putting chains on the front tires but it escapes me right now. I just remember it was not a good idea but can't remember why. Anyone else able to help me out on this? My memory seems to be fading fast. LOL.
PBinWA
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The "problem" with putting chains on the front is that they may cause excessive wear because the front wheels can't spin as easily. That being said I use my front v-bars a lot because the rear chains are a huge hassle to put on and make for a very rough ride.
I think if you have enough snow and ice that the front chains aren't going to cause too many problems. I see lots of slipping going on when I'm using my chains.
As with most things a little common sense goes a long way. I don't drive around with my chains on unless the weather is really bad. I did stud my front and rear tires this year so I can avoid using chains as much as possible.
I think if you have enough snow and ice that the front chains aren't going to cause too many problems. I see lots of slipping going on when I'm using my chains.
As with most things a little common sense goes a long way. I don't drive around with my chains on unless the weather is really bad. I did stud my front and rear tires this year so I can avoid using chains as much as possible.
PBinWA
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Thanks for the explanation PB.
What's this about snow up your way? I thought you folks in the north west only got rain ...and it turns to snow as it crosses the Rocky's.
I'm in the Columbia Gorge at around 1000 feet. Last year at this time I was running out of places to put snow. This year we had about 3 inches so far and one freezing rain day and I'm not complaining at all.
magicheater
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Logan, sounds to me by your tire size you have the R-4's on your B7800. You should have the room for chains as the R-4's are smaller in diameter than the turfs or ag style tires. I have the same tractor and recently upgraded the fronts to 23X10.50X12. Had a hard time doing it but finally found some appropriate Kubota rims and Some BKT trencher tires that were within the diameter tolerance so not to screw up the front-rear ratio. I have a loader and like the wider tire for flotation. Did the same to my L4350 10 years ago. The problem with the smaller tractors is they just don't have the weight necessary for traction in other than optimal conditions. You have probably noticed that when trying to dig with your standard OEM bucket also. All that horsepower available too!
iamhistory
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yes there is room for chains. my chains are VERY effective on my b7800. pretty much necessary in the snowy, icy dead of winter here. i couldn't get by without them.
i ran my tractor the first winter i got it without chains to see how it would do and save the expense. i learned very quickly that i needed to spend the money and get the chains. i have v-links for front and back. 2 link chains in the back, 4 links in the front.
outstanding traction. i just can't get on my driveway with them or it'll nick it up.
i ran my tractor the first winter i got it without chains to see how it would do and save the expense. i learned very quickly that i needed to spend the money and get the chains. i have v-links for front and back. 2 link chains in the back, 4 links in the front.
outstanding traction. i just can't get on my driveway with them or it'll nick it up.
iamhistory
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I have an addendum to my post on this thread. After I posted my post, I had a great example of how my chains come in handy, so I wrote a few more details as food for thought.
There is room for chains. I have a B7800 with chains on all four tires and I can pretty much go anywhere. Without the chains, I've been stuck plenty of times with R-4 tires and my tractor is pretty much useless on ice and even deep snow. I either slide around or sit and spin.
I have V-bar, 2 link chains on the rear, 4 links on the front. Last year on our pretty steep, mile long driveway during an ice and snow storm, my brother got his Toyota 4 Runner sideways on one of the worst parts of the road. It was all ice and he could do nothing but hold on and slide where the road put him. It was 5:30 in the morning and he called me to come help him. I came up on my Kubota and he refused to let me hook up to his 4 Runner because not only was that ready to break free and slide down the hill, he thought my Kubota would be useless in pulling him out and I would slide down and crash. I explained I would not slide, positioned my tractor, hooked up a tow strap, and pulled him up that road.....completely ice, without spinning a wheel. My chains dug into that ice and my brother was amazed that I didn't slide down the road like he did and I had his 4 Runner hooked to me!
The one thing about my rear chains is they need to be snug or the slack WILL hit the fenders. Also, wire up the extra links that dangle at the hook up points. I use several bungee straps on each rear wheel to keep the chains snug. The chains stay in position for the most part but do have some banging from time to time. They also make for a noticeable bumpy ride. BUT.......the advantages far outweigh a little banging on the fender and a bumpy ride.
There is room for chains. I have a B7800 with chains on all four tires and I can pretty much go anywhere. Without the chains, I've been stuck plenty of times with R-4 tires and my tractor is pretty much useless on ice and even deep snow. I either slide around or sit and spin.
I have V-bar, 2 link chains on the rear, 4 links on the front. Last year on our pretty steep, mile long driveway during an ice and snow storm, my brother got his Toyota 4 Runner sideways on one of the worst parts of the road. It was all ice and he could do nothing but hold on and slide where the road put him. It was 5:30 in the morning and he called me to come help him. I came up on my Kubota and he refused to let me hook up to his 4 Runner because not only was that ready to break free and slide down the hill, he thought my Kubota would be useless in pulling him out and I would slide down and crash. I explained I would not slide, positioned my tractor, hooked up a tow strap, and pulled him up that road.....completely ice, without spinning a wheel. My chains dug into that ice and my brother was amazed that I didn't slide down the road like he did and I had his 4 Runner hooked to me!
The one thing about my rear chains is they need to be snug or the slack WILL hit the fenders. Also, wire up the extra links that dangle at the hook up points. I use several bungee straps on each rear wheel to keep the chains snug. The chains stay in position for the most part but do have some banging from time to time. They also make for a noticeable bumpy ride. BUT.......the advantages far outweigh a little banging on the fender and a bumpy ride.