1st chain is backwards smooth link goes against the tire , 2nd chain is on correct - the screw on links to attach the chain works well better than the lever & hook type
Yes definitely need the cross bungees or I personally use heavy zip ties in x pattern or the chains slip off & you already know what a pain they are to install
nice and informative video. 2 Recommendations: consider your time and effort with chains, then price a set of HDAP tires. JD installs them on the larger machines by default. I have a set and have never needed chains, and they do excellent on the turn in the summer. The other recommendation, consider purchasing a nylon (or what ever it is) 2x4x(your width) bar and install that on the bottom of the blade where the "cutter bar" is installed. It will allow you to plow right on the asphalt/concrete surface without a single mark. Our HOA started to yell at me about my plowing in the local streets until I demonstrated I was doing a much better job with my little mower than the official plows and zero surface damage. The bars are about $25 for my 48" blade. Just use it until it starts to show wear (after 7 years so far no issue) and then flip it over and use the other side to extend the age.
Light 2 wd tractor with small plow. I have same tractor x300 and I prefer to use my Mahindra with a box blade or a small dump truck with 9 foot plow because the small tractor takes way longer. 4 wd really helps and a bigger plow is a time saver. I’m considering putting chains on my tractor too the Mahindra but due to its size and 4wd I rarely get stuck. I watched to see how the little x300 2wd handles pushing snow. Thanks
Very good explanation of what you are doing, I have a x300 with a snowblower that works very good, but always wondering if a blade would work good too. Will the transaxle hold up to the pressure of the snow?
I prefer to use my x390 with snowblower.. 10" of snow is a breeze to clean. If I get s snow that the blower will not work. I also have a deere 325G skidsteer.. But then you are leaving piles, and I do not care for mountains in my yard.
Boy, you sure over thought that chain untangling. It never takes me that long. Did you figure out why your fronts are loosing air? I have the same issue.
by the time he untwisted the chains it was spring, and I also has a tire that leaks all the time even with a new tube and a can of stopleak, I just keep putting air into it over 10 years now
Great video - very helpful! My X320 works OK w/o chains but they would help. Where did you get the chains and weight bracket? I priced J-D chains ~ $200 (I’m in Canada) seems a bit silly to me.
Concrete driveway. Yes, the chains did scuff it up quite a bit. I had to adjust my technique, and try not to spin the wheels much. I just don't have enough weight.
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1st chain is backwards smooth link goes against the tire , 2nd chain is on correct - the screw on links to attach the chain works well
better than the lever & hook type
Wheel weights are a great help, I leave then on all year.
Great video. I never thought to jack up the rear to make instalation easier. Learn something every day. Best to you.
Yes definitely need the cross bungees or I personally use heavy zip ties in x pattern or the chains slip off & you already know what a pain they are to install
The 44" snowblower works in all kinds of snow, and the don't go sour waiting for the snow to fall. And the john deere chains fit a lot better.
nice and informative video. 2 Recommendations: consider your time and effort with chains, then price a set of HDAP tires. JD installs them on the larger machines by default. I have a set and have never needed chains, and they do excellent on the turn in the summer. The other recommendation, consider purchasing a nylon (or what ever it is) 2x4x(your width) bar and install that on the bottom of the blade where the "cutter bar" is installed. It will allow you to plow right on the asphalt/concrete surface without a single mark. Our HOA started to yell at me about my plowing in the local streets until I demonstrated I was doing a much better job with my little mower than the official plows and zero surface damage. The bars are about $25 for my 48" blade. Just use it until it starts to show wear (after 7 years so far no issue) and then flip it over and use the other side to extend the age.
I’ve got the exact same setup. Nice.
Light 2 wd tractor with small plow. I have same tractor x300 and I prefer to use my Mahindra with a box blade or a small dump truck with 9 foot plow because the small tractor takes way longer. 4 wd really helps and a bigger plow is a time saver. I’m considering putting chains on my tractor too the Mahindra but due to its size and 4wd I rarely get stuck. I watched to see how the little x300 2wd handles pushing snow. Thanks
Very good explanation of what you are doing, I have a x300 with a snowblower that works very good, but always wondering if a blade would work good too. Will the transaxle hold up to the pressure of the snow?
Chain is on backward. Cross chain should lye flat on tire with ends out
I prefer to use my x390 with snowblower.. 10" of snow is a breeze to clean. If I get s snow that the blower will not work. I also have a deere 325G skidsteer.. But then you are leaving piles, and I do not care for mountains in my yard.
Boy, you sure over thought that chain untangling. It never takes me that long. Did you figure out why your fronts are loosing air? I have the same issue.
by the time he untwisted the chains it was spring, and I also has a tire that leaks all the time even with a new tube and a can of stopleak, I just keep putting air into it over 10 years now
Good video. Where can I get one of those bucket holders? That would come in handy when mowing. :)
Amazon or eBay
Great video - very helpful! My X320 works OK w/o chains but they would help. Where did you get the chains and weight bracket? I priced J-D chains ~ $200 (I’m in Canada) seems a bit silly to me.
The chains and bucket came with the blade when I bought it from a private seller. Aftermarket chains are available, I believe.
That manual lift for blade gear to be a pain after awhile. I owned N X530 for a very short while.👎😮
Is driveway asphalt or concrete? Did chains cause any damage?
Concrete driveway. Yes, the chains did scuff it up quite a bit. I had to adjust my technique, and try not to spin the wheels much. I just don't have enough weight.
I personally use this in winter & another set of rims with bar tread tires in summer much easier each season change
I like the mounted bucket. Is that a diy thing?
That's a John Deere accessory, I believe.
Do you raise and lower the blade using the pedal that raises and lowers the deck? Thanks.
Yes, the blade is connected to the same linkage the mower deck uses.
You need some weight on the back.