Thanks for doing this. I have to drive over my chains and I had a hell of a time getting the inner side connected since there's so little clearance. But your video helped a lot.
The first time I used my chains I still had Turf tires on and after I switched over to the deep lug tires like yours I noticed how much more difficult but not impossible to put them on. I also noticed that tool you carried in your back pocket. I'm Old School US Army Military Police Retired and heavy or not I carry a genuine 1911 45 Caliber Pistol and I love that thing.
You know, the tire chains on a BX with R4's are more difficult to install properly than chains on a larger tractor. How did the chains work with the turfs? I've heard they work really well. I carry a Sig P320 carry in 9mm. It has a 17+1 capacity. It is a bigger gun than most carry but it shoots really good and I like the capacity. Sig makes a 21 round for it. I need to get one of those to carry in my pocket. That 1911 is a big gun to carry. It is properly pretty valuable too. I bought 1911 a couple months ago. I got a 10mm Rock Island. It is my first 1911. I am going to get a nicer 1911 later on. That is something I need to research. I know a good one is going to be over $1,000. I've had a few people that have made negative comments when they see that I carry.
@@TractorTech I purchased my 1911 while I was still in the service through the On Post Gun club and paid around $300 for it which included several boxes of ammo. It is still in mint condition and I have turned down offers above the cost of a brand new one and it will go to my Son after I'm gone or mentally unable to carry it anymore. LOL I've carried a 45 since 1971 when I joined the Military Police at 18 and now 50 years later at 68 I still do. We must be able to protect ourselves and our Families.
@@kagnewmp12 Thanks for your service. I was looking on gun broker at Colt 1911s and some on people are wanting $5k for some. That is good your are going to pass it on to your son. That would definitely be an heirloom.
Great video. I recently bought my first tractor and will be putting chains on the tires when the winter storms hit. Thank you for the specific tips regarding hook placement and how to tighten.
Good day Sir, great point about inspecting your tire chains before installing them 🧐👍 I do jack my tractor to install my tire chains on my 4 wheels. 🧐👍 I do deflate my tire before installing my tire chains and after a re inflate so the chains are realy tight on the tire 🧐 Keep up the great work Sir Cheers !!!
Hi Roger!!😀😀 What I do is set 2 4× 4s in between the cross links on the floor and back the tractor on top of them. Then I stretch the chains tight over the tires. Take care my friend!! Logger Al
I have a BX25 and without chains, it is useless in the kind of snow we have here in eastern Canada. One piece of advice when installing on the BX is to ensure the chains are very snug on the tire as the clearance to the controls on the inner fenders is quite limited and you run the risk of hooking them and destroying the levers and possibly damaging the transmission. I remove the air from the tire and install the chains, then reinflate the tire which cinches the chain up quite a bit.
I just drive on. Too many times when jacking is not an option. Starting in November there is a set of chains in each of my vehicles. I don't care for 4wd but a limited slip rear with chains has always worked for me(53 years that I've been driving in snow). Good Luck, Rick
I know a guy that plows a big parking lot. He has chains for his trucks and runs them in 2wd. A limited slip rear can really help in the snow. A lot of the times a driveway may have bare spot up the middle that you can get one tire in and go right up, but with out a limited slip you would not make it.
How's she goin'? I hang my chains by jacking up the tractor. I find this is an easier way to get the chains on the tire straight. Thanks for posting and take care!!
The cheapest place you can find them. That would probably be tirechain.com. Get the 2 link spacing. If you want really nice chains see if you can find someone selling net style chains.
On my John Deere LX 255 i have jacked the tractor up and put the chains over the top i has driven over the chains also but now i prefer to remove the wheel bring it in the house where it's warm and put on the chains & tensioners then go out to the tractor and slide the wheel on the axle and put the C clip on way warmer - seems i never put chains on when it's nice outside
Hi Rodger, Looks like you got your chains from the same place I purchased mine in 2011 for my BX 2360. (Tirechains.com) I jack the rear up to put the chains on also. I use the front end loader to install the front chains. I crisscross three 30" bungees on each rear tire for chain tensioners and three 18" bungees on each front tire for chain tensioners. Just recently I purchased R2 Manufacturing's Edge Tamers. These things work fantastic for pushing snow around without the headache of picking up rocks in the driveway or gouging your yard.
Hi Alan. The rear chains came from my dealer. I needed them in a pinch and the price was comparable to tirechain.com. A loader makes it easy to put on front chains. The edge tamers look nice and everyone seems to like them. I rarely use the bucket in the snow. If I had a set I may.
Coming from someone who has threw chains daily on a semi. Look up videos on putting chain on a semi we put them on a-lot faster and easier. All tire chains are basically the same process.
First like and comment! Every now n then I wish I had enough snow or ice to even play with something like chains. Been years since we had enough to amount to anything
@@TractorTech yea that's right. It's been 12 years or so. We got about 6" of snow. Melted a good but after a day and everything that about .5-1" thick ice everywhere. Was hard walking across my flat yard to the wood shed like you said.
I know some people like to put a set of chains on the front and none in the rear. Helps with steering. Especially if you have a front end blower. What are your thoughts. I have a BX23S. Thanks mate... 👍
I have this video on front chains. ruclips.net/video/TTu_WEpxpz4/видео.html Some say it is fine to run them others say you will break the axle. I think if you don't spin the tires fast then let it catch traction it will be fine but that is my opinion.
I had an after-thought after my 1st comment since we have the same tractor (mines a '08, about 800 hrs) , my throttle pedal has gotten "sticky" both in forward & reverse. I greased the fitting at the top of the floorboard, and have been underneath cleaning and lubing there, but it hasn't helped much. Any suggestions ?
Hey Rodger. Great video. When I jack up my BX 2370, the rear tire does not spin. I have it in neutral with the brake off. Is it possible I need to put it in 2nd?
We have modified chains to make them fit. The chains on the L4240 had twists in several of the crosslinks so were had to pretty much redo those chains.
What is the part #for the chains you are installing? My dealer says the chains he has are for turf saver tires . I have the same tires you have. Will the chains fit? Jeff
If the chain is for a 26x12-12 tire it should work. Will they let you try a chain on a tractor on the lot? I'm 99% they should work. I don't know why they are telling you that but I don't want to give you wrong information.
For the love of god I have same tractor and same tires and same chains but much smaller tensioner. I can’t make chains tighter . Too much slack and no way ti make it tight. Should it be easer ti take the entire wheel down and fit the chains the mount back ??? Anyone ?
Kind sir for this tractor and the size of the rear tires would you know the exact measurement of the tire chain needed? I'm finding this very difficult to find online thank you in advance
You order the chains by the size of the tire. For a Kubota bx2360 you need to look for chains for a 26x12-12 tire. If you can find net style chains that is what I recommend. They weren't available when I got these.
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Thanks for doing this. I have to drive over my chains and I had a hell of a time getting the inner side connected since there's so little clearance. But your video helped a lot.
The first time I used my chains I still had Turf tires on and after I switched over to the deep lug tires like yours I noticed how much more difficult but not impossible to put them on. I also noticed that tool you carried in your back pocket. I'm Old School US Army Military Police Retired and heavy or not I carry a genuine 1911 45 Caliber Pistol and I love that thing.
You know, the tire chains on a BX with R4's are more difficult to install properly than chains on a larger tractor. How did the chains work with the turfs? I've heard they work really well. I carry a Sig P320 carry in 9mm. It has a 17+1 capacity. It is a bigger gun than most carry but it shoots really good and I like the capacity. Sig makes a 21 round for it. I need to get one of those to carry in my pocket. That 1911 is a big gun to carry. It is properly pretty valuable too. I bought 1911 a couple months ago. I got a 10mm Rock Island. It is my first 1911. I am going to get a nicer 1911 later on. That is something I need to research. I know a good one is going to be over $1,000. I've had a few people that have made negative comments when they see that I carry.
@@TractorTech I purchased my 1911 while I was still in the service through the On Post Gun club and paid around $300 for it which included several boxes of ammo. It is still in mint condition and I have turned down offers above the cost of a brand new one and it will go to my Son after I'm gone or mentally unable to carry it anymore. LOL I've carried a 45 since 1971 when I joined the Military Police at 18 and now 50 years later at 68 I still do. We must be able to protect ourselves and our Families.
@@kagnewmp12 Thanks for your service. I was looking on gun broker at Colt 1911s and some on people are wanting $5k for some. That is good your are going to pass it on to your son. That would definitely be an heirloom.
Great video. I recently bought my first tractor and will be putting chains on the tires when the winter storms hit. Thank you for the specific tips regarding hook placement and how to tighten.
You are welcome! I hope you enjoy your tractor.
Nice Rodger And nice freedom stick in the back pocket
Thanks Jason!
Good day Sir, great point about inspecting your tire chains before installing them 🧐👍 I do jack my tractor to install my tire chains on my 4 wheels. 🧐👍 I do deflate my tire before installing my tire chains and after a re inflate so the chains are realy tight on the tire 🧐 Keep up the great work Sir Cheers !!!
Good point on deflating the tire. That may be a way to get to that extra link to get the tension that is needed. Have a good week!
@@TractorTech You too Sir have a great week Cheers !!!
Really good video. I have the same tractor & tires, so I'm ready to rock. THANKS ! BB , Spokane Wa.
Awesome, have fun in the snow!
Great video! Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Roger!!😀😀
What I do is set 2 4× 4s in between the cross links on the floor and back the tractor on top of them. Then I stretch the chains tight over the tires.
Take care my friend!!
Logger Al
Hey Al. The 2x4's is a good idea. Have a good week.
I have a BX25 and without chains, it is useless in the kind of snow we have here in eastern Canada. One piece of advice when installing on the BX is to ensure the chains are very snug on the tire as the clearance to the controls on the inner fenders is quite limited and you run the risk of hooking them and destroying the levers and possibly damaging the transmission. I remove the air from the tire and install the chains, then reinflate the tire which cinches the chain up quite a bit.
I just drive on. Too many times when jacking is not an option. Starting in November there is a set of chains in each of my vehicles. I don't care for 4wd but a limited slip rear with chains has always worked for me(53 years that I've been driving in snow). Good Luck, Rick
I know a guy that plows a big parking lot. He has chains for his trucks and runs them in 2wd. A limited slip rear can really help in the snow. A lot of the times a driveway may have bare spot up the middle that you can get one tire in and go right up, but with out a limited slip you would not make it.
Nice episode Roger, Never any run to install chains on R4 or R1 tires. Take Care, Jason - Huser Helpers
It is little difficult to get them to lay right on a r1 or r4. I need to do another video on my front chains for the l4240.
How's she goin'? I hang my chains by jacking up the tractor. I find this is an easier way to get the chains on the tire straight. Thanks for posting and take care!!
I agree it makes it easier to get them on the tire straight. Have a good week!
I was looking for a link on where to get tire chains but good info anyway.
The cheapest place you can find them. That would probably be tirechain.com. Get the 2 link spacing. If you want really nice chains see if you can find someone selling net style chains.
On my John Deere LX 255 i have jacked the tractor up and put the chains over the top
i has driven over the chains also but now i prefer to remove the wheel bring it in the house
where it's warm and put on the chains & tensioners
then go out to the tractor and slide the wheel on the axle and put the C clip on
way warmer - seems i never put chains on when it's nice outside
Yes, that is an easy way to do it on a small machine.
Hi Rodger,
Looks like you got your chains from the same place I purchased mine in 2011 for my BX 2360. (Tirechains.com) I jack the rear up to put the chains on also. I use the front end loader to install the front chains. I crisscross three 30" bungees on each rear tire for chain tensioners and three 18" bungees on each front tire for chain tensioners. Just recently I purchased R2 Manufacturing's Edge Tamers. These things work fantastic for pushing snow around without the headache of picking up rocks in the driveway or gouging your yard.
Hi Alan. The rear chains came from my dealer. I needed them in a pinch and the price was comparable to tirechain.com. A loader makes it easy to put on front chains. The edge tamers look nice and everyone seems to like them. I rarely use the bucket in the snow. If I had a set I may.
Coming from someone who has threw chains daily on a semi. Look up videos on putting chain on a semi we put them on a-lot faster and easier. All tire chains are basically the same process.
First like and comment! Every now n then I wish I had enough snow or ice to even play with something like chains. Been years since we had enough to amount to anything
The snow is fun. The ice isn't. That is when you loose your electric. It is hard to even walk if the ice is thick. Thank for the like!
@@TractorTech yea that's right. It's been 12 years or so. We got about 6" of snow. Melted a good but after a day and everything that about .5-1" thick ice everywhere. Was hard walking across my flat yard to the wood shed like you said.
Thank you so much for this. Super helpful. What size chains do you have and where did you get them? Thanks!
They came from my dealer. They are a 2 link spacing ladder style chain. If you can find they net style chains would be the best.
I know some people like to put a set of chains on the front and none in the rear. Helps with steering. Especially if you have a front end blower. What are your thoughts. I have a BX23S. Thanks mate... 👍
I have this video on front chains. ruclips.net/video/TTu_WEpxpz4/видео.html Some say it is fine to run them others say you will break the axle. I think if you don't spin the tires fast then let it catch traction it will be fine but that is my opinion.
I had an after-thought after my 1st comment since we have the same tractor (mines a '08, about 800 hrs) , my throttle pedal has gotten "sticky" both in forward & reverse. I greased the fitting at the top of the floorboard, and have been underneath cleaning and lubing there, but it hasn't helped much. Any suggestions ?
Yes, check out this video. ruclips.net/video/3UQvsQvkr-U/видео.html
Hey Rodger. Great video. When I jack up my BX 2370, the rear tire does not spin. I have it in neutral with the brake off. Is it possible I need to put it in 2nd?
Is the tractor in 2wd?
@@TractorTech nope. I realized that was it. Thanks!
We like to use the jack when ever possible......Do you make your chains?
We have modified chains to make them fit. The chains on the L4240 had twists in several of the crosslinks so were had to pretty much redo those chains.
What is the part #for the chains you are installing? My dealer says the chains he has are for turf saver tires . I have the same tires you have. Will the chains fit? Jeff
If the chain is for a 26x12-12 tire it should work. Will they let you try a chain on a tractor on the lot? I'm 99% they should work. I don't know why they are telling you that but I don't want to give you wrong information.
For the love of god I have same tractor and same tires and same chains but much smaller tensioner. I can’t make chains tighter . Too much slack and no way ti make it tight. Should it be easer ti take the entire wheel down and fit the chains the mount back ??? Anyone ?
Kind sir for this tractor and the size of the rear tires would you know the exact measurement of the tire chain needed? I'm finding this very difficult to find online thank you in advance
You order the chains by the size of the tire. For a Kubota bx2360 you need to look for chains for a 26x12-12 tire. If you can find net style chains that is what I recommend. They weren't available when I got these.
Did the chain require you to install wheel spacers?
No
I take my tires/wheels off, but my tires are a lot smaller on the old G1800. My BX, I don't run chains on it.
Jason - Huser Helpers
That is the real easy way to do it on a a machine that size.
I put them on both ways, just depends if I'm pressed for time or not, lol!!!
Thanks for watching Eric!