snow chains for bobcat - recommendation?

[gwiley]

This question came up in another thread (12-24") but I figured it really belongs in this forum so....

What snow chains do you guys recommend for a skid steer (bobcat 743DS, 16.5x10 tires)? Do you recommend all 4 tires or just the rear? Most of my plowing is on gravel with a few asphalt driveways thrown in for good measure. Lots of steep hills - I have to get a running start backwards up the hill to be able to plow it.

Total revenue from this looks like it might be a few thousand per season at most so I can't get too crazy with the $$.

 

[Mike Cantolina]

I'm clearing a lot but definitely need them on all 4 tires. I use the 4 link ladder type:

http://tirechain.com/SkidSteerMenu.htm

I haven't tried any others but the ones I use make a world of difference.

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

I'm clearing a lot but definitely need them on all 4 tires. I use the 4 link ladder type:

http://tirechain.com/SkidSteerMenu.htm

I haven't tried any others but the ones I use make a world of difference.

This question came up in another thread (12-24") but I figured it really belongs in this forum so....

What snow chains do you guys recommend for a skid steer (bobcat 743DS, 16.5x10 tires)? Do you recommend all 4 tires or just the rear? Most of my plowing is on gravel with a few asphalt driveways thrown in for good measure. Lots of steep hills - I have to get a running start backwards up the hill to be able to plow it.

Total revenue from this looks like it might be a few thousand per season at most so I can't get too crazy with the $$.

I made my own out of 3/8" proof chain ... use them just on the rear ... works good enough for my steep (15%) gravel lane.

I use a box blade with scarifiers for removing ice. I have to use so much down pressure with that attachment that the front wheels seldom touch the ground. However, having them on all four like Mike Cantolina recommends is better.

But, big chains are rough on asphalt. I have a neighbor that won't let me plow his asphalt drive ... oh, damn!

 

[DK_stihl]

Chains

This guy uses them on the rear. I've used an S-250 w/ blower but it was pavement so no chains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqCEGC73UVE

 

[DK_stihl]

Pic

Here it is.
But the posi-track worked better!