TJ5208 1,824 #1 Posted February 11, 2022 So what is better ags or chains I mean like for pulling. With mud turf dirt all that. I'm thinking about my 520 running chains all year round. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,520 #2 Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) For me, the two link Vee Bar chains on turf tires work best on packed or loose snow, ice, mud, grass, and gravel. Basiccly any surface they can penetrate to get a bite. On my steep paved driveway, the rubber chains on turfs work best. Steel has poor traction on a smooth hard paved surface. Just my experience. I have never used them, but I hear the X type cross chains are very good and ride better than the = cross chains. Edited February 11, 2022 by Ed Kennell 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,366 #3 Posted February 11, 2022 We have pavement and mud, I think the only two areas where AG's will be better then chains 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,642 #4 Posted February 11, 2022 Iowa gets ice and then snow and normally high wind forming large drifts. I use a 520H with turf tires and rear tire chains and an Original Snow Cab to stay warm and cozy. I just moved 14.5 inches of snow last snow event without any problems. Just my 2 cents. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,520 #5 Posted February 11, 2022 1 minute ago, DougC said: I use a 520H with turf tires and rear tire chains and an Original Snow Cab to stay warm and cozy. Wise man. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,339 #6 Posted February 11, 2022 I have 3 big tractors with AGs. One has 150lbs weight on each side and filled with rim guard another has 600lbs of weights neither is allowed outside once the ground freezes hard with out chains. AGs are great in mud and soft ground on ice darn near worthless and forget about backing up. Even my little L-107 Lawn ranger runs ags spring summer and fall but once the ground freezes turfs and chains. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,202 #7 Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) I’m going with ags on my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600… and no I don’t have any experience with ags. But hey we need all levels of knowledge here right ?… and besides you guys MADE ME do it… It’s not my fault ! Edited February 12, 2022 by Horse Newbie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,339 #8 Posted February 12, 2022 Just now, Horse Newbie said: I’m going with ags on my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600… and no I don’t have any experience with ags. But hey we need all levels of knowledge here right ?… and besides you guys MADE ME do it… It’s not my fault ! In NC I doubt your ground freezes really hard for extended periods so in that case Ags would be a good choice.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,202 #9 Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: NC I doubt your ground freezes really hard for extended periods Rarely… if ever… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,783 #10 Posted February 13, 2022 On 2/11/2022 at 8:29 PM, Horse Newbie said: Rarely… if ever… And in NC, cold weather lasts for such a short period that we just don't go outside! Usually cold one week, warm the next. No reason to bother with a tractor LOL. Only exception are the mountains of NC. They get oodles of snow and long periods of colder weather. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,093 #11 Posted February 13, 2022 @kpinnc just got in from plowing , how much snow is an OODLE ? think I might have seen some , near my back fence lot area. or maybe that was a shi**** , having so much fun , might even go out tonight and try to find something else , any way it was rolling of the plow with vigor , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,783 #12 Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, peter lena said: kpinnc just got in from plowing , how much snow is an OODLE ? For me at least Pete, an oodle is any amount of snow that lasts more than a few days! Edited February 13, 2022 by kpinnc 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,093 #13 Posted February 13, 2022 @kpinnc thanks so much on that , at least I now know what I am dealing with , and where to put it , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #14 Posted February 18, 2022 i think chains give the best traction 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #15 Posted February 18, 2022 These worked really good a few days ago and again today with no slipping. The ride is terrible but I like the way they look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #16 Posted February 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Rusty Tinsnips said: These worked really good a few days ago and again today with no slipping. The ride is terrible but I like the way they look. What brand of tires are those? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #17 Posted February 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: What brand of tires are those? Deestone 100A4 "Super Extra Grip" "Flota Tire" 23x10.5 6pr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #18 Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, Rusty Tinsnips said: Deestone 100A4 "Super Extra Grip" "Flota Tire" 23x10.5 6pr Do you have any more pictures of them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Tinsnips 477 #19 Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, TJ Salyers said: more pictures 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #20 Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, Rusty Tinsnips said: Those look like some deep lugs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
