Horse Newbie 7,154 #51 Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 7:58 PM, echris said: Concerning steel tire chains, one mistake I used to always see people make was loose chains. They're nowhere near as effective and wear out much quicker. When installing the chains, lower the rear tire pressure significantly (or just remove the valve), install the chains as tight as you can and reinflate the tires. Boom - chains won't budge! (*until you break a link and they slap your fender ) NOTE: I do not know if this advice is good for rubber chains as I've never used or installed them! There was a link somewhere in this topic thread that said to deflate tires for rubber chains as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,154 #52 Posted October 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Lock nut Oh thanks...doh ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #53 Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: EXCELLENT I could post some more pic's if it's helpful. There's is manual for this here on the website too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #54 Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Herder said: I could post some more pic's if it's helpful. There's is manual for this here on the website too. Couple of angled shots would be wonderful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #55 Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: Couple of angled shots would be wonderful I will get them for you this afternoon. Have a good day EB. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #56 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Couple of angled shots would be wonderful I have been wanting one myself... May just have to build it then they will come 😂. Edited October 21, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #57 Posted October 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I have been wanting one myself... May just have to build it then they will come 😂. The only issue that I have in our particular situation is the weights that I have are bottom frame weights from some other brand or maybe even generic. I'm 99% sure that I could use that bracket if it had a slate downward Z in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,817 #58 Posted October 21, 2020 HORSE NEWBIE, sorry about that , I misspelled " elastic lock nut " not lick nut , this is an elastic lock nut , https://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Stainless-Steel-Elastic-Insert/dp/B084M72YC4 , just showing you the stainless version for best picture . your size will probably be in the 5/16 " or 3/8" size , available at your local hard wear store , in the pull out drawer nut/bolt section . they are a self locking nut , I use these on my horses , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #59 Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The only issue that I have in our particular situation is the weights that I have are bottom frame weights from some other brand or maybe even generic. I'm 99% sure that I could use that bracket if it had a slate downward Z in it. Lets see you particular weights and "we'll" see where to go from there. There is also the style I fabbed up and then using an old mower mule drive for front attac-a-matic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #60 Posted October 22, 2020 Hey I have a tug of war between my buddy this Sunday and I need to figure out how I can add weight. He has a John Deere x300 it’s hydrostatic, 4 wheel steering so it’s kinda beefy. I want to win this. I know I have to add weight so any tips on rigging up quick and easy weights would be helpful also does anyone have any recommendations on gear ratio I should use. It’s a 3 speed and it has hi low. One more thing what would be the recommended surface to pull this. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,737 #61 Posted October 22, 2020 50 minutes ago, danweikert21 said: Hey I have a tug of war between my buddy this Sunday and I need to figure out how I can add weight. He has a John Deere x300 it’s hydrostatic, 4 wheel steering so it’s kinda beefy. I want to win this. I know I have to add weight so any tips on rigging up quick and easy weights would be helpful also does anyone have any recommendations on gear ratio I should use. It’s a 3 speed and it has hi low. One more thing what would be the recommended surface to pull this. Thanks guys. Start by putting sugar in his gas tank. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #62 Posted October 22, 2020 1 minute ago, slim67 said: Start by putting sugar in his gas tank. Remind me never to getting any kind of a contest with you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #63 Posted October 22, 2020 Dan what do you have for weight type items laying around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,737 #64 Posted October 22, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: Remind me never to getting any kind of a contest with you Well he really wants to win and the odds are stacked against him. Seriously though, the truck guys fill their tires with water. Quick and easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #65 Posted October 22, 2020 You could try to attach something to the rear hitch. You could also hang stuff off of the underside of the frame. Best bet would be fluid filling the tires but I'm not sure you'll get that done on short notice. As for the surface. I wouldn't do it on anything but some sort of gravel. Asphalt might be too sticky and roll one of your tractors over backwards. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #66 Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) My son uses a x300 seriesJD to mow with... If one these stock unweighted Ole can't pull that green plastic and sheet metal around backwards there is definitely an issues with it period. If you don't believe me count the lug nuts on his rear wheels vs yours lawn mower vs garden tractor no real competition. Edited October 22, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #67 Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Dan what do you have for weight type items laying around? I have two 20 pound dumbbells, that’s about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #68 Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, slim67 said: Well he really wants to win and the odds are stacked against him. Seriously though, the truck guys fill their tires with water. Quick and easy. So you recommend filling with water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #69 Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: My son uses a x300 seriesJD to mow with... If one these stock unweighted Ole can't pull that green plastic and sheet metal around backwards there is definitely an issues with it period. If you don't believe me count the lug nuts on his rear wheels vs yours lawn mower vs garden tractor no real competition. Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #70 Posted October 22, 2020 Just found out my shop that I work at liquid fills tires so I’m gonna do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #71 Posted October 22, 2020 22 minutes ago, danweikert21 said: So you recommend filling with water? Water will freeze if you forget about it. I'd highly recommend you use something like Rimguard which is installed commercially or if you're going to do it yourself maybe RV antifreeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #72 Posted October 22, 2020 Just now, danweikert21 said: Just found out my shop that I work at liquid fills tires so I’m gonna do that What do they use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,681 #73 Posted October 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, danweikert21 said: I have two 20 pound dumbbells, that’s about it You could at least get the dumbbells to hang under the frame somewhere forward of the rear tires 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danweikert21 166 #74 Posted October 22, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: What do they use? Magnesium chloride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,071 #75 Posted October 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, danweikert21 said: Magnesium chloride That will eat your rims... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
