I follow 4 or 5 farm related channels, all have something interesting to watch for the most part, but yours is the only one I can say I honestly can relate to, whether you are baling hay, picking corn with a two row mounted picker, grinding/making chop for the cattle, making repairs to the barn and etc.,. I guess it is from my age now that I am in my early 70's and was raised on a small family farm in the 50's early 60's. I am from WPA and live along the Allegheny River or as they refer to these hills as the "Allegheny's". We have some hilly country but nothing like you guys have. Your farming operation reminds of days gone by and always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for posting, enjoy your channel very much!
Good information. I bought a set of those double ring chains in 1971, they never broke or wore out, we would put about 35 miles a day snow plowing and driving on the asphalt. I bought a few brand name sets of chains which I think were knock off's for about $125 for the Bobcat, they would last one winter season. I bought a set for around $250 and they have a couple of years on them and are still good.
Great video. I have learned to jack up one back tire lay the chain on and spin the tire by hand to put the chains around the tire. I can get them on tight the first time this way because I take my time and lay them out on the tire. Then switch the jack and do the other tire. Don't have to leave the warm shop and don't have to start the tractor to do them.
Absolutely correct about weight and traction. I grew up plowing snow with a little allis B. Fluid, wheel weights, and chains. Never ever got stuck. Even plowing downhill it always backed out. Now I use a jd 455 garden tractor set up with a lot of weight. I like to tie wire the chain closures to prevent ingesting a chain into the blower if u lose one in the dark. Great video on tire chains.
We farm in Northwest Indiana where it is relatively flat, so there isn't a need for chains. With as hilly as it is by you I can definitely see why chains are so needed in snow and ice. Glad your dad and you did the demonstration of installing the chains, that was very helpful to see.
I can't picture how you guys survive with those hills. Great job at farming that ground! We are relatively flat with rolling hills, even on a flat yard weight is not optional. I run chains on a lot of equipment except what has to go out on the road. Chains are illegal to use on any paved road here. Great video.
Good video again. I like the old Oliver tractors. Reminds me of the 1850 my Dad farmed with for a bit. I think they are the best looking older tractors out there.
My favorite way to put chains on is to lay them out behind the tractor, hook one end around a tire, and drive the tractor forward. It sounds counter-intuitive, but it's the easiest way I've found to do it. You've got your dad around to help do it, which is the best way you could hope to do any chores.
mixer drive in colorado chains also really needed for braking when empty to get off job site. good vid. glad i dont have to work out in the ice and snow now.
Was thinking of you and your Dad this morning as we are putting chains on the work trucks, thick coating of ice, would not have moved without chains on. Stay warm and have a great day!!
Farm I grew up on we always dressed the old international with chains. Same ring chains you set on the Deere. Even going out early spring with mud a couple feet down ontop of the still frozen ground she'd almost always make it with the diff lock. I do remember one time I watched Bud trying to clear the driveway after ice accumulated before about a foot of heavy snow, that old international was hoppin and skipping like mad, far as I can remember the only time it truely fell short Running my Deere 1050 with all the weight I've added in 4wheel she does extremely well. But no tire, or 4 tires, made to this day are worth anything at all on ice. Small grade at the beginning of our long driveway came very close to prevent my from getting back up a couple winters ago, had to walk up the side with snow still with the diff lock. Excellent video with the chains 👍 hell my cousin runs his little Kubota 25hp 4wd all year, puts massive chains on the rear and I guess it digs like mad
Not sure where my dad got them but he had a set of the forestry ring style chains that are typically used on logging skidders he would put on his Farmall M. You couldn't stop that tractor with those things on it. Anything over 3rd gear was a no can do obviously but it definitely wasn't getting stuck.
Yea guys as soon as she starts getting cold the chains go on Iam not going to risk it anymore Iam in my 60 and I still put mine on by myself but I have to keep them tight or they slap the fenders and I don’t like that but on my locks I take some lite wire and twist it so they can’t come unhooked then when I take them off I just leave them in the dirt in the old shed I don’t use and leave them there until I put them back on the next year and yes I have had to weld mine too I weld them right on the tire😁 thinks for sharing guys 👍
Thanks very much for this. Sure is nice to chain up with a helper! I always have to put them on myself. And my chains are getting heavier as they age. Ha ha
Been told basic cross chains won't get caught up between the lugs as bad if run a little loose. Been working okay for me on my 276 IH with a $100 pair of worn out chains haha. Not the best option but gets me by.
I need tire work on my Massey 230 with front end loader I use for snow removal in North East Ohio after this video I'm going to keep fluid in the tires.
Was just quoted 435 dollars for a set of bar chains today. Supposedly that is the only chains company’s are making with the labor shortage. They only make them one time a year also. I think I am going to wait until next year to get them maybe.
I’ve been watching you for a while. Awesome content, awesome knowledge. I farm in East TN, so I know about the hill life as well. I’ve gotta ask though, did I see some chainsaw art/carving?
Get a 6-ft piece of quarter inch cable make a loop at each end use a clevis on each end of the cable put that through a chain link on each side of your chains leaving the tag ends so you can fasten them to the tag ends on the other end put the loop of cable over the tire lugs have one person drive ahead with the other person straightening the chains as you go this is how I do it on my log skidder the chains are just about tight enough you don't need a chain tightener
One of the main reasons I bought a 4-wheel drive tractor not to deal with tire chains anymore... There's days that it's a little icy I just deal with it.. 98% of the time no problems
Interesting...I came across and set of used they are the links like the first set with the pattern of your second set. They appear to be old but are like new....and man do they bite. The links must be hardened ...they do not seem wear much if at all.
There are a lot of things I miss 😢 about farming but putting on chains ⛓ 😪 😫 is not one of them. Seems like you spend half the winter getting them tight then in the spring you have to work all day to get lose and take them off!! The most fun is when you are going down hill on bare ice with chains on!! That ride can be just a little a bit too much fun. Great video for sure. Thanks 😊.
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I follow 4 or 5 farm related channels, all have something interesting to watch for the most part, but yours is the only one I can say I honestly can relate to, whether you are baling hay, picking corn with a two row mounted picker, grinding/making chop for the cattle, making repairs to the barn and etc.,. I guess it is from my age now that I am in my early 70's and was raised on a small family farm in the 50's early 60's. I am from WPA and live along the Allegheny River or as they refer to these hills as the "Allegheny's". We have some hilly country but nothing like you guys have. Your farming operation reminds of days gone by and always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for posting, enjoy your channel very much!
It sure is a good way of life! Thank you so much for commenting and watching! We also love reading all of you viewers story!
We’re from around the same area. It is definitely hilly in some spots
Good information. I bought a set of those double ring chains in 1971, they never broke or wore out, we would put about 35 miles a day snow plowing and driving on the asphalt. I bought a few brand name sets of chains which I think were knock off's for about $125 for the Bobcat, they would last one winter season. I bought a set for around $250 and they have a couple of years on them and are still good.
Thanks John!
My first year farming I had an old 806 with bald rear tires full of fluid, with a set of those double ring chains I could go anywhere. Great video 👍
Sounds like a sweet setup!
@@GierokFarms are not
I remember helping my dad putting chains on the Massey 85 and the Ford tractor. Shake and pull. The chains sang as you went down the gravel road.
Ya It seems like you can never get them tight enough always got to keep adjusting them!
I never enjoy putting them on. You make it looks so easy! Your dad is very knowledgeable; I'm jealous that you get to learn from him!
Thank you!
enjoy your videos lots of knowledge on your farm and you explain things thoroughly.
Thank you Craig!
Installing tire chains is never fun but you're sure glad they're in place when you need them. New barn door looks great!!!
Thank you Tom!
Look forward to each new video
You guys have great content and I truly enjoy them. Keep up the great job !!!
Thank you Bob!
You and your dad are a great team, and I can see he has a vast weatlth of farming knowledge. Great video and a great farm.
Thank you very much James!
Great video. I have learned to jack up one back tire lay the chain on and spin the tire by hand to put the chains around the tire. I can get them on tight the first time this way because I take my time and lay them out on the tire. Then switch the jack and do the other tire. Don't have to leave the warm shop and don't have to start the tractor to do them.
Sounds like a good way to do it thank you for the tip!
Absolutely correct about weight and traction. I grew up plowing snow with a little allis B. Fluid, wheel weights, and chains. Never ever got stuck. Even plowing downhill it always backed out. Now I use a jd 455 garden tractor set up with a lot of weight. I like to tie wire the chain closures to prevent ingesting a chain into the blower if u lose one in the dark. Great video on tire chains.
You and your Dad make your videos so interesting. I will be here again next week for the next one.
Thank you Marvin!
I've never seen ones like the first ones shown that wear so well. Very interesting.
They last a long time! Like my father said they are very expensive!
We farm in Northwest Indiana where it is relatively flat, so there isn't a need for chains. With as hilly as it is by you I can definitely see why chains are so needed in snow and ice. Glad your dad and you did the demonstration of installing the chains, that was very helpful to see.
Thank you Ben!
Amazing the difference tire chains make getting around on ice.. thank you good video
Thank you for watching it!
I can't picture how you guys survive with those hills. Great job at farming that ground! We are relatively flat with rolling hills, even on a flat yard weight is not optional. I run chains on a lot of equipment except what has to go out on the road. Chains are illegal to use on any paved road here. Great video.
The hills can be an added struggle but they sure are beautiful! Thank you Bill!
Putting on chains is like a right of winter. Taking them off, a right of spring.
Almost like a holiday!
Good video again. I like the old Oliver tractors. Reminds me of the 1850 my Dad farmed with for a bit. I think they are the best looking older tractors out there.
They are cool tractors I would like to see a bigger one like an 1850!
Very interesting about the chains. I have to get some this yr never put them on before. So I’ll b coming back to your video often!
Hopefully it helps!
Great video. It's amazing how many people don't know how to put on chains
For sure thank you Kory!
Boy I tell ya, I would give anything to have 5 minutes with my Dad.
Thanks for the content!
Thank you for watching Bob!
My favorite way to put chains on is to lay them out behind the tractor, hook one end around a tire, and drive the tractor forward. It sounds counter-intuitive, but it's the easiest way I've found to do it. You've got your dad around to help do it, which is the best way you could hope to do any chores.
For sure an extra set of hands is the best tool to have sometimes! Thank you for commenting and watching Jonathan!
I have a set on my snow blower..it makes a big difference ! It is 19 degrees here in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania...freezing rain is on the way
Oh I hate freezing rain!
mixer drive in colorado chains also really needed for braking when empty to get off job site. good vid. glad i dont have to work out in the ice and snow now.
It sure can be a pain getting things done during the winter!
Another great video! Love to watch you guys explain stuff.
Thank you Jim!
I've never seen snow chains without studs before! (Greetings from arctic Norway)
You guys are hard workers. God bless.
Really enjoying your videos, always learn something new.
Thanks Penny!
Another great, informative video. We are coated with ice in northern pa. Will be putting chains on tomorrow to get around on dirt roads.
Thank you Scott!
Was thinking of you and your Dad this morning as we are putting chains on the work trucks, thick coating of ice, would not have moved without chains on. Stay warm and have a great day!!
@@scottlabant8406 We will try, you too!
Farm I grew up on we always dressed the old international with chains. Same ring chains you set on the Deere.
Even going out early spring with mud a couple feet down ontop of the still frozen ground she'd almost always make it with the diff lock.
I do remember one time I watched Bud trying to clear the driveway after ice accumulated before about a foot of heavy snow, that old international was hoppin and skipping like mad, far as I can remember the only time it truely fell short
Running my Deere 1050 with all the weight I've added in 4wheel she does extremely well. But no tire, or 4 tires, made to this day are worth anything at all on ice. Small grade at the beginning of our long driveway came very close to prevent my from getting back up a couple winters ago, had to walk up the side with snow still with the diff lock.
Excellent video with the chains 👍 hell my cousin runs his little Kubota 25hp 4wd all year, puts massive chains on the rear and I guess it digs like mad
Chains sure do make a difference, thank you for sharing your stories about chains we like reading those comments!
Great content 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
Not sure where my dad got them but he had a set of the forestry ring style chains that are typically used on logging skidders he would put on his Farmall M. You couldn't stop that tractor with those things on it. Anything over 3rd gear was a no can do obviously but it definitely wasn't getting stuck.
Good information. I've put a lot of chains on many types of equipment. However I don't have any on my loader tractor. Might have to get some.
It sure dose make a difference!
I use ratchet straps to keep tractor chains tight. . Seems to work great.
I like that Idea!
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Yea guys as soon as she starts getting cold the chains go on Iam not going to risk it anymore Iam in my 60 and I still put mine on by myself but I have to keep them tight or they slap the fenders and I don’t like that but on my locks I take some lite wire and twist it so they can’t come unhooked then when I take them off I just leave them in the dirt in the old shed I don’t use and leave them there until I put them back on the next year and yes I have had to weld mine too I weld them right on the tire😁 thinks for sharing guys 👍
Thanks again for watching and commenting!
Thanks very much for this. Sure is nice to chain up with a helper! I always have to put them on myself. And my chains are getting heavier as they age. Ha ha
Your certainly "chained " to your work today ! ! ! ! LOL. 😉 Great video as usual ! Keep'm coming........ 🚜
LOL Thank you Timmy!
Been told basic cross chains won't get caught up between the lugs as bad if run a little loose. Been working okay for me on my 276 IH with a $100 pair of worn out chains haha. Not the best option but gets me by.
i run bear claw chains on all my tractors love them nothing stops them
I need tire work on my Massey 230 with front end loader I use for snow removal in North East Ohio after this video I'm going to keep fluid in the tires.
Was just quoted 435 dollars for a set of bar chains today. Supposedly that is the only chains company’s are making with the labor shortage. They only make them one time a year also. I think I am going to wait until next year to get them maybe.
Everything is so expensive and hard to get right now!
I still use chains too, but on my plow trucks. Lol
Oh sweet!
Ballast is always a good thing no matter what time of year. In my opinion.
I’ve been watching you for a while. Awesome content, awesome knowledge. I farm in East TN, so I know about the hill life as well.
I’ve gotta ask though, did I see some chainsaw art/carving?
Thanks for commenting! I would like to go out east one day! Sure is we have a video of some simple star carvings we did around Christmas!
Do you have any chains that have welded on v bars? I bought a set without and not happy with them.
I have some for my pick up only used them once!
Nice. Thanks. - N Idaho -
Very nice video! I was wondering how many tractors do you guys have? I'm always seeing one I haven't seen before😂😂
Never can have enough tractors!
@@GierokFarms that is very very true!
Get a 6-ft piece of quarter inch cable make a loop at each end use a clevis on each end of the cable put that through a chain link on each side of your chains leaving the tag ends so you can fasten them to the tag ends on the other end put the loop of cable over the tire lugs have one person drive ahead with the other person straightening the chains as you go this is how I do it on my log skidder the chains are just about tight enough you don't need a chain tightener
Sounds like a smart way to do it!
One of the main reasons I bought a 4-wheel drive tractor not to deal with tire chains anymore... There's days that it's a little icy I just deal with it.. 98% of the time no problems
I love your vidios
Thank you Richard!
Not sure of the manufacturer, but the double ring tire chains are still being made, my CaseIH dealer carries them.
Interesting...I came across and set of used they are the links like the first set with the pattern of your second set. They appear to be old but are like new....and man do they bite. The links must be hardened ...they do not seem wear much if at all.
Sounds like a sweet set of chains!
Like your videos
Thank you Mark!
I learned from putting chains on my riding lawn mower that if you yell and call the chains all kinds of names it doesn't seem to help.
LOL Me too!
I bet that Oliver gasser starts good in the cold just had my H out doing the driveway then gassers don’t mind the cold
Oh for sure that's why I purchased one! I hate trying to get a diesel started in the cold!
The chains that wear on one side, we always try to turn the chain inside out every other year to try and get more life out of them.
That is a good idea to extend the life of your chains!
Equipment tour?
Its in the works!
Oh heck you can buy double ring chains online several places.
Good to know!
There are a lot of things I miss 😢 about farming but putting on chains ⛓ 😪 😫 is not one of them. Seems like you spend half the winter getting them tight then in the spring you have to work all day to get lose and take them off!! The most fun is when you are going down hill on bare ice with chains on!! That ride can be just a little a bit too much fun. Great video for sure. Thanks 😊.
Thank you Stan!
I would put my chains on myself by jacking up one wheel at a time and hook on a lug and roll them around.
Sounds like a good way to do it!
I actually just bought a brand new set of the double loop chains for our 656 Hydro utility...
Oh man that sounds like a sweet setup!
It this an organic farm?
Nope
It's getting Canada cold again, hope you guys can bunker down.
We try to stay warm!
we always called the chains with double rings "Bull chains" they are still made they are not recommended for road use
Never heard that term good to know that's a name for them!
always put your hook links faceing towards the back , you put them backwards
Thanks Earl!
We tie one end to the wheel then drive them on
Where is this?
Wisconsin!
So the 1550 left?
I ended up selling it :(
👍
I've seen lots of chains, fenders wrecked on semi trucks because drivers didn't know how to put them on properly.
Loose chains can wreck alot of stuff!
Bungee cord the chains tight
I've tried that on my 1550 they work okay! Thanks for watching Jay!
check tire chains r us they sell double ring
We will have to do that!
Are you interested in continuing the dairy farm when your parents decide to retire ?
Yes!
How long is American companies been making tractors and having to put up with s*** like that I just cannot believe this world.
Are you married with children just curious
My father is I am not yet!