Thanks to Pete Larson of the Just A Few Acres Farm channel for giving credit to this video. Please watch carefully where I connect the baling twine vs where he connects it . . . I think my location makes it easier. You do not need to cut the twine until the chains are connected - this makes it so you do not have to lift the lower chains when you are about to connect them to the upper. Thanks for watching . . . also, no ads on this "for fun only" channel:-)
I don’t own a tractor. I don’t live anywhere near a farm. But Pete recommended your channel so I’m here avoiding the dumpster fire of current events that’s on the news. By the way, dad jokes are encouraged.
Thank you so much. Somehow I got old all the sudden and can't wrestle the chains anymore. Well it's snowing so I had best get out there and give it a go. God bless.
When I first got the tractor, putting on the chains was a major struggle and took tons of time. After refining my technique year after year (mainly to make it easier as I got older) I realized that that the technique worked pretty well and took only minimal effort. Let the tractor do the work! I hope it works as well for you.
Thanks so much for this great tip. Worked perfectly on my Farmall H. I'm 65 and those chains just get heavier every year. This was so much easier than driving on and lifting up like I had been doing for the last 30 plus years. You have saved my back.
Thanks, for posting this. I did see Pete's video before I saw this one, and your's does look easier. But Pete sort of led me to find this video. Thanks, again for posting.
Just put mine on using your technique. So easy compared to manufacturers instructions or jacking up the tires. Took me 20 min and I'm so happy. Thanks bud
Very impressed by the short seconds-long comment about always picking up those small pieces of cut off wire! Now into the recycle bin. Nice video. Thanks to Pete for the link.
When I was growing up, we had a 1958 MF-65. Our neighbor had this 1962 MF-65. Years later I bought a MF65 and it ended up with the neighbor's tractor -- his name was written on the back side of the generator :-)
@@uptrail7169 Pretty slim chances, I think. I did buy it from my buddy's dad's shop, which was in that same area, but even so, I think it is a quite unlikely coincidence.
@@Baxsie Hey guy . For years i busted my ass putting these damn ring chains on New Tires with lots of large treads on my Massey Ferguson 165. ..It was at least an hour and half or better job. . I did what you said and both chains were on and secured in like Twenty minutes. I was so happy aftet that alls i could think of was THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.. Now that im composed .THANK YOU .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I guess I cheat a little on this...I put the tire chains on the back of my Kubota L2501 BEFORE I take the backhoe off for winter makes it a lot easier to get everything tight with the wheels an inch and a half or so off the ground! Same with the front wheels use the FEL to lift the tires up off the ground. Makes getting around on that ice and packed snow much better and safer.....no sliding!
Using this technique, there is no need to lift the tire at all. The weight of the chain pulls it up and around, putting the correct tension on it all the way around. Plus, you only have to lift one end of the chain, you do not have to hurk the whole chain up over the top of the tire. Unlike a car or truck, I do not think tractor chains need to be tight. They should be on there without excess slop, but there is no reason to mess with bungees or springs or wires. They do their job perfectly well without all added work that and I think it helps even out any wear on the tire. If the chain is so tight that it cannot move around then it has no choice but to wear the exact same spot on the tire continuously.
Typically waiting for the sub zero weather, 6” of snow & wife stuck in the ditch at the bottom of the driveway. 😂 LMAO. Well, I guess 2 outta 3 ain’t bad. Got snow, got cold but there’s no way in hell I’ll be waiting for somebody to get stuck in the ditch at the bottom end of the driveway AGAIN !!!! Thank you Brotherman. (P.S.). Gotta “state of the art” 53 Jubilee w/wheel weights & a Dearborn 19-71 loader.
Baxsie. I’d split the tractor this summer to put in a clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing & tranny oil seal in so it wouldn’t crap the bed like it did last winter w/ 8” of snow, 20 below zero and at the bottom of the driveway just before the ditch..... Happy Holidays Brotherman.
You could put bungees on if you wanted. Certainly, it will not hurt. I did when I first got the chains. After a couple years, I realized that they just did not perform any function.
You should not have tied the center chains UP. They are supposed to bridge the gap of the side chain connections. That center chain 'tail' should drop from gravity and be shackled to the cross chains below
I agree. Those chains are just too big for these tires. Since this video was created, I used some quick links to take some slack out between each set of the diamonds. So the diamonds are a little closer together, and now the chains fit perfectly with no overlap. Also, since there is no overlap, it rides smoother.
Thanks to Pete Larson of the Just A Few Acres Farm channel for giving credit to this video. Please watch carefully where I connect the baling twine vs where he connects it . . . I think my location makes it easier. You do not need to cut the twine until the chains are connected - this makes it so you do not have to lift the lower chains when you are about to connect them to the upper. Thanks for watching . . . also, no ads on this "for fun only" channel:-)
New subscriber here. Came over from Pete's channel.
If Pete Larson of the Just A Few Acres Farm channel says come here, we come here!!
Just a few acres referenced this video.
New sub here.
Stopped by your video because of Pete @ just a few acres farm. Great video.
I don’t own a tractor. I don’t live anywhere near a farm. But Pete recommended your channel so I’m here avoiding the dumpster fire of current events that’s on the news. By the way, dad jokes are encouraged.
I laughed... when someone needs a yank out of the ditch is the perfect time to add chains... sent from Pete @ just a few acres.. liked and subscribed
Pete sent me here. Great way to put on chains.
A few acre farms suggested this, good job.
Thank you so much. Somehow I got old all the sudden and can't wrestle the chains anymore. Well it's snowing so I had best get out there and give it a go. God bless.
Pete sent me. Fantastic method!
xD "This is a one-handed CZcams video. . . Not that kind!".
Pete says hi, by the way.
It sounds like you know the ins and outs of this..... good camera work with one hand; love your comments!
When I first got the tractor, putting on the chains was a major struggle and took tons of time. After refining my technique year after year (mainly to make it easier as I got older) I realized that that the technique worked pretty well and took only minimal effort. Let the tractor do the work!
I hope it works as well for you.
Thanks so much for this great tip. Worked perfectly on my Farmall H. I'm 65 and those chains just get heavier every year. This was so much easier than driving on and lifting up like I had been doing for the last 30 plus years. You have saved my back.
Worked just as you said. You turned a dreaded chore into a 10 minute joy. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge .
Thanks for the nice comment. I'm glad it worked well for you !
For the third year, THANKS AGAIN! *This year I am doing it BEFORE it got miserable outside 😃
Thanks for the kind words. It is about that time!
Thanks, for posting this. I did see Pete's video before I saw this one, and your's does look easier. But Pete sort of led me to find this video. Thanks, again for posting.
Just put mine on using your technique. So easy compared to manufacturers instructions or jacking up the tires. Took me 20 min and I'm so happy. Thanks bud
Very impressed by the short seconds-long comment about always picking up those small pieces of cut off wire! Now into the recycle bin. Nice video. Thanks to Pete for the link.
I don't live in a country with snow, or chains, or tractors, but still - great video!
"Typically" when you said that I knew where you were going. I needed that laugh.
:-)
I'll have to give this a try on my 1958 Massey Ferguson 50.
When I was growing up, we had a 1958 MF-65. Our neighbor had this 1962 MF-65. Years later I bought a MF65 and it ended up with the neighbor's tractor -- his name was written on the back side of the generator :-)
@@Baxsie Nice! What are the chances of that.
@@uptrail7169 Pretty slim chances, I think. I did buy it from my buddy's dad's shop, which was in that same area, but even so, I think it is a quite unlikely coincidence.
Great Idea, Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU!!!THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to see this quick video is still appreciated :-)
@@Baxsie Hey guy . For years i busted my ass putting these damn ring chains on New Tires with lots of large treads on my Massey Ferguson 165. ..It was at least an hour and half or better job. . I did what you said and both chains were on and secured in like Twenty minutes. I was so happy aftet that alls i could think of was THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.. Now that im composed .THANK YOU .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you. Snows commin gotta run it's freezing out there. I love it!
I’m here because Pete sent me! :-)
Lmao thats the exact boat I'm in 50mph winds and ice but I did find my gloves
Good video! Couldn't figure it out myself :> Now I'll give it another attempt
I think that this is the "easy" (or maybe "smart") way to do it. Let us know how it works for you.
GREAT help! Thank you!
I guess I cheat a little on this...I put the tire chains on the back of my Kubota L2501 BEFORE I take the backhoe off for winter makes it a lot easier to get everything tight with the wheels an inch and a half or so off the ground! Same with the front wheels use the FEL to lift the tires up off the ground. Makes getting around on that ice and packed snow much better and safer.....no sliding!
Using this technique, there is no need to lift the tire at all. The weight of the chain pulls it up and around, putting the correct tension on it all the way around. Plus, you only have to lift one end of the chain, you do not have to hurk the whole chain up over the top of the tire.
Unlike a car or truck, I do not think tractor chains need to be tight. They should be on there without excess slop, but there is no reason to mess with bungees or springs or wires. They do their job perfectly well without all added work that and I think it helps even out any wear on the tire. If the chain is so tight that it cannot move around then it has no choice but to wear the exact same spot on the tire continuously.
Typically waiting for the sub zero weather, 6” of snow & wife stuck in the ditch at the bottom of the driveway. 😂 LMAO. Well, I guess 2 outta 3 ain’t bad. Got snow, got cold but there’s no way in hell I’ll be waiting for somebody to get stuck in the ditch at the bottom end of the driveway AGAIN !!!!
Thank you Brotherman.
(P.S.). Gotta “state of the art” 53 Jubilee w/wheel weights & a Dearborn 19-71 loader.
Awesome. I love that some of these old tractors are still being used and cared for.
Baxsie. I’d split the tractor this summer to put in a clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing & tranny oil seal in so it wouldn’t crap the bed like it did last winter w/ 8” of snow, 20 below zero and at the bottom of the driveway just before the ditch..... Happy Holidays Brotherman.
"And you can't find you gloves..." So true!
Thank you for the baling twine hint!
Let the tractor do the work!
Thanks.
I came from Pete too
I have an MF 50 tractor - it figures I'd find your video! I notice you do not use rubber tarp straps over the outer hub to maintain tension.
You could put bungees on if you wanted. Certainly, it will not hurt. I did when I first got the chains. After a couple years, I realized that they just did not perform any function.
And your wifes got the truck stuck down in a ditch.. haha sounds like my kind of timing
You should not have tied the center chains UP. They are supposed to bridge the gap of the side chain connections. That center chain 'tail' should drop from gravity and be shackled to the cross chains below
OK, fair point.
Driving with chain over chain is a bad idea-
I agree. Those chains are just too big for these tires. Since this video was created, I used some quick links to take some slack out between each set of the diamonds. So the diamonds are a little closer together, and now the chains fit perfectly with no overlap. Also, since there is no overlap, it rides smoother.
@@Baxsie Bespoke tractor chains- how stylish!
@@horacerumpole6912 Plus, the new links are shiny, so that makes it Stylish, Baxsie Bespoke Bedazzled tractor chains :-)