Necessary Gear During A Blizzard: Mastering Snow Chains On Our Tractor!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2024
- A Blizzard is coming our way, Will these Snow Chains work on our tractor ?
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Turn the PTO shaft speed up and see if that will throw snow
Agreed. The auger doesn't seem to be turning like the power is wide open. The more throttle you give it the better job it should do.
More throttle but low range/gear right?
Agree low gear high RPM or useless
RPM is your best friend.
I could've swore people commented on the video before this told you to turn up your rpm's
I am impressed you made those chains work, now that you have traction I have every faith you can figure out the snow removal
Hey Jay, you can use strips of a rubber inner tube and hook them on the outer side of the chain to keep them snug.. Cheap and efficient
Nice.....I like that idea
I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE! Great video and "keep trying" - you are 1 successful couple!!!
Thanks so much!! Woot woot
I think the snow thrower will work, but your PTO gear box isn't spinning fast enough to push the snow. There might be a gear box on it or a way to swap out gears to adjust the speed for the implement you are running.
I agree, turn up the throttle. PTO speed makes a big difference. I would recommend bungee cords on your chains also. 👍
The scenery is beautiful.
You don’t know what will work until you try !!! Have a great day !!!!
Glad it works
Here’s to progress! Enjoy the day.
Stay warm & cozy.
Glad you made the chains work!!! Nice job!!
Thanks KG.....hope your new year is going great. 😊
You are living Jay! Man and his tractor, keep tinkering on it you'll get her cranking. By the way I received the hat you and Jen sent me, I love it.... thanks again!
Woot Woot Buddy.....Glad you love it.....thanks for supporting our Dreams. =) Best wishes
Love the way you never give up. 😂
Woot woot
Hi Jay, if the blowers not working out then you could just push the snow with the bucket as it wide enough. We had a similar tractor that we did that with and it worked out well. For weight in the rear we had a 45 gallon barrel filled with sand resting on the drawbar that was connected to the two lift arms on the side of the three point hitch. Likely wise to keep the tractor in the pole barn as well out of the weather…
Thank you. I wish I could get the tractor up to the cabin. The hills make it impossible, otherwise I would be better about it.
❄️ Stay Safe ❄️Stay Warm 🥶🧤
Jay love your videos and enjoy watching them them. May the lord bless and protect you and Jen on the homestead and getting ready for the winter blast
Good job Jay.
Yes....tighten them up more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job! Adjust/turn your exit shut so not turned into the wind!!!! You can build a wood "V" shaped two sided plow like they use to use with horses and mount to the the front bucket....it'll do a good job of plowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The heavy duty black rubber bungee cords will hold up the best.
Maybe not a bad idea.
Good idea. Thanks
Following the process on your snow blower. Im learning things,although we in the deep south want need it. Good luck on your journey. Stay warm and safe.
Thanks Linda
Put the tractor in your pole barn. It's easier to move snow down hill. Run the pto at 540 rpm.
Y’all do some beautiful vids!🇺🇸
Thank you my friend
Kudos for trying the snow blower Jay, especially in the snow and cold weather, great the chains are working well that’s something, I’m sure you’ll come up with some sort of solution/plan, I had to smile when the second chain went on so quickly, you both have an amazing attitude to getting things done, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
Thanks Julie......woot woot
Say Jay. no snow blower works with heavy wet snow Usually they work better. around. 22. 28 degrees. . For what it's worth. I'm not fond of that particular style that engineering. on that snow blower.. I like the ones that have two horizontal Augur. feeding it to. the center throwing auger.
Nice.....let's hope it helps
yes you do
Maybe clean all the snow and Spray the auger and shoot with something like DuPont snow and ice repellent to make everything nonstick. GL, you will figure it out.
Jays flinch when the drone started tracking him again 😂
My Dad always used bungee cords to cross the chains….
You haven’t sold me on a three point snowblower yet!
🌲
That fancy technology.....I don't trust it, lol. Last thing I need is an AI Drone beeming be in the forehead....😊
I KNEW you could do it!😍🇨🇦
Yes , you are going to need the x chains to keep them on track and always check the adjustible links as they will work lose , maybe put red locktight on the threads ! Great job though , but add the x links and you wont have the chains slip off !
You need to spout weld your links. And you need to us rubber bungees in the center to keep your chains Tight. Run your pto at high rpm to run your snow blower.
Congrats on another success.!
Thank you!!
I will be back to check on y'all.
Bungee cords will work for tighten up your chains
1 step at a time.Great job on the chains
Jay if you spray the inside of the shoot or the snowblower
and the rosters with cooking spray the snow won't stick,, it's just a little tip.
You did a great job
Exactly
Awesome! Hard work pays off!!!!
The snowblower might work if the snow were colder. Not so sticky.
Chris says those chains are tight enough for the speeds you’ll be going.
Great video guys!
Thanks guys.....this is what I needed to hear. Today's snowstorm proved you right. 😉
@@OffgridwithJayandJen awesome! Happy snow blowing!
Woot woot! Progress!! 🥳🥳🥳
My dad always used bungee cords on his chains to tighten em
Glad you got the chains on and working 💪 🙌
woot ...good job with the chains ... no snow thrower likes heavy or wet show ... best of luck ... team Timber
Woot woot 😊
Great Job
Jay I use ratchet straps when I have to use chairs on the tractor. It’s the best way to tighten them and they are adjustable. The blower is designed for a PTO speed of 540 rpm. You should be running it close to that for best performance
I posted a video using my 3 point hitch blower a couple of days ago. Heavy wet snow doesn’t blow very well. I had to go up several gears to force the snow into the blower. Mine was pushing just like yours
Good to know.....I actually had some success the other day......video coming soon
Oh yeah, i love your videos 😉 Happy New Year 🎉❤
Hey Jay, you are on the right track and just need to tweak a few things. I've been on the business end of tire chains on log skidders that weigh more than your snow blower and they are no joke. To put it simply, yes, you do need more crosslinks in your setup and yes, they definitely need to be tighter. Much tighter. Missing crosslinks will allow the tire to spin for a moment and when it grabs it can put undue stress on the transmission. A hundred bucks now on chain parts and such could literally save you thousands in repairs, which in my opinion is the difference between being frugal and just plain cheap. When the chains are loose not only do they run the risk of coming off but the tire can actually spin inside the chains. When that happens you run the risk of tearing off the lugs on the tires. Also, if they do happen to come off the chain can get wrapped up in the implement as well as tear hydraulic lines and other tractor components to pieces in seconds, ask me why I know. Regarding proper placement on the tires, the tightener chain, the one that the cross-links connect to, should ride the same distance from the rim on both sides of the tire. It should be adjusted so that when connecting the ends together they are tight. You may have to run the tractor back and forth a few times and adjust the chain until you get as much slack out as possible. Once that is accomplished you will need to put tighteners on the outside of the tire to take up any additional slack. Some do use bungy cords but they tend to stretch out in the cold and lose their elasticity. I have used heavy ratchet straps in a pinch but eventually, I switched to a piece of chain and a turnbuckle, with a piece of wire through the turnbuckle and attached to the chain as a safety so the turnbuckle didn't accidentally loosen up. Once you get it dialed in and do it a couple times you will be able to put them on and take them in about ten minutes.
We got down to -31 and it's now -19. To damn cold!!! Stay safe & warm! ♥
You too my friend.....brrrrr!!!!!!
TY! We are now at - 8 and under a "winter storm warning" where we can get, possibly 6 to 11 inches of snow! It just never ends!!! 😂@@OffgridwithJayandJen
Yes, tighten up those chains to the tire by using 2, 48" rubber bungie cords you can get at TS. Think BIG 'X'.
Jay, congratulations on the chains, glad to see they work. I'd probably add a couple of chains across the treads. That heavy wet snow will plug any chute, lighter powder your blower may work better. Does it help any if you increase the engine throttle to make the PTO go faster? Since your V plow doesn't work so well, If it was me, I would put your back blade back on your 3 point to see if it works without getting stuck. I have used my neighbors Ford Jubilee tractor with chains and a back blade. I usually plowed in reverse with the angled blade to push the snow into piles or off to the side, instead of dragging it forward and deflecting it to the side.
Awesome advice my friend. 😊
Good job
Good luck with the snow storm! Have fun and be careful with the auger. My neighbor friend travels a lot and said that he stopped to help an old man with a snow blower years ago and he realized the guys arm got stuck in the auger and he had to have his arm amputated. Be careful with anything with moving parts. Don't wear loose clothing by the pto. I can't wait to see your snow storm and views. ❤
Hey….use both ends….drag it to a spot….lift it and dump it and then on the way back use the bucket to pick it up and dump it on the side of the road…. Stay warm!!
Smart
sometimes puttiing a bungy across on the outside might help to tighten the chains as well.
Plow with the bucket n get the rpm's up for the auger to throw the snow better
Yay!! I'm so glad the chains worked. Another checkmark on the to do list! 👍 Now if you can just get that darn snow blower to cooperate, you'd really be in business. 🤞a solution is just around the corner. Btw, love the do-hickey reference, haven't heard that word in forever. 😉
Sorry snowblower didn't work out for ya , but the chains did so appreciate the battles ya win !
Turn the pto shaft faster to blow the snow thru better. Speed on the pto should be adjustable.
Jay i hope you can get the
Tractor working right 😊
yes you need to get the chain tight try springs
My husband made a video on our channel about fixing tire chains. We have dealt with chains all our lives. The video may help you in the future. Have a blessed day.
Sweet. I'll check it out..thanks
@@OffgridwithJayandJen after you watch it, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
@@mountainlivinghomestead429 can you link it for me? I would appreciate it
@@OffgridwithJayandJen I will try. I’m not very good with computers Lol.
th-cam.com/video/agfXFmM2A74/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wBudc3VJv6ywCl5R
Lots of vids on the tube on how to chain up in the winter for semi's same way you just have bigger tires
You can only try. Trial and error. Good luck!!
Just wanted to say if you could get a length of channel iron and weld it to an old 3 point linkage implement A frame at an angle it will work Just as good in removing snow if not better than that snow blower slash scraping tool you have it works in cattle yards why not snow I know farmers that do both with there's
Hello 👋! I found your channel couple weeks ago and been catching up on your videos. Good times and good laughs! You remind me off myself lol. Most of the men in my family died off when I was younger....now being 38 myself I have to figure everything out on my own ....sometimes it's a head shaking experience. Just remember and don't get the weight of that 2wd tractor out of balance with the bucket to high on an incline.
Anyhow Awesome channel...we might be green horns on different subjects....but you have an awesome place built up there. Well by for now from your East Tennessee Neighbors !🙂👍👊🏻
Good to know I'm not alone.....thanks Megan for being here
You might wanna put light weight lock tight on the adjustable connectors
PTO speed has to be quite high you will only find out by changing speed of PTO and tractor speed.
Great job Jay!
Jay, Get some Bunji cords to tighten up those chains
Tighten back as tight as you can tighten face and rubber bungee across the center chain.
The snow ❄️ 😍 looks so beautiful.
Great chain work Jay. If you sell the blower maybe use that money to alter your blade to have a hydrolic cylinder that can angle your blade to push the snow off to the side of the road. Or maybe buy one already rigged that way. That may be a big IF but my intentions are good. At least you have traction now and can at least move some snow, even if you DO have to pull over every so often. The best of luck to you both this winter.Stay warm and safe!!!
Did you try increasing the revs on the tractor? Snow blowers are designed to operate best at higher revs.
In my experience you are better off to keep them chains as tight as you can so yes I think you should use bungees or something to tie them and keep them snug looking good way to go
Cool....thanks
Yes you do need cross bungee .
Just south of TC and I had to blow 3 ft. drifts out of my drive this afternoon. Hope your able to get in and out!!!!
Thanks.....those drifts are a bugger. Best wishes my friend
We’re sure getting blasted in Northern MI this weekend. Hopefully that snowblower will work well after applying the advice you’re getting! Good luck from Dave & Lin in Interlochen!
Stay safe and warm my friends.....getting some here as well
Hey Jay and Jen,like watching your videos,when i had my tractor i had chains on it also,i tried everything from bungee cords to springs with limited luck,i ended up using turnbuckles and chains stay on even it the roughest conditions,unfortuneatelyu i dont have any pics but they worked best......best of luck....mike
I personally prefer a plow rather than a snow blower. It's good to see your chains are working for you.
I dont know what your price for those tires are at your location , but in Minnesota they run from $1200 to $1500 so spend the money and put on the extra chain , Maybe $ 150 , again dont know in your aria , but much cheaper in the long run !
Definitely need to get some bungee cords.
Hi Jay, I know you figured it out but you should look on TH-cam for chains on tractor tires and see how other people do it. I think you did a good job though.
Need ya a 2 stage snowblower. Might s as well cut that one n re weld it straight to get some use from it.
TRY using that plow you have on the front of your tractor it worked for me
I would use your blad and turn it to the side too push the snow over the edges thats what we do here in Kentucky where i live
That works too....we tend to need the snow blower option this far north.....as the snow piles up too high after months of plowing, so you are right about it working....but after months of time I would need the blower anyway
@OffgridwithJayandJen right for sure I didn't know where you lived so yea it probably be best to have a blower
Jay you should try using your back blade I think that would work so much better just my thoughts tho. I know farmers have used the back blade for many many years. Also get ready of that key on that tractor and install a push button to start it sounds like the key switch is going bad my friend lol.
I am from the northeast, we call that Yankee Ingenuity! Or my Dad would say, determination, or never give up…great job Jason and terrific video.❤️
Thank you my friend 😊👍
Well the chains work good job, Can you push the snow with the front end until you can get another blower or plow for the front
New progress coming soon
Jay bring your vale stem to the top of your tiers . You can let some air out and tighten your chain then reinflate your tiers
Wow....good idea. 😊👍
Higher RPMs if don't work put your 3 point blade back on
That should be fine
Jay
The blower will work when it gets cold. Those aren't the best for wet sticky snow. Keep it cleaned out for after the blizzard and it gets cold.
Jeff
Think you are right.....actually I now know you are right. Today gave Me a new perspective and hope
A little welding and a chunk of steel and theres a blade
I don’t know why or understand why auger isn’t throwing snow for ya, I used to spray cooking oil (Pam) all throughout shoot & auger to keep snow from clogging up
Jay I knew if put the chains on your big tractor wheels it would work it would stay together you use it
You might have to put some in the front as well
I think the PTO has to run really fast. We had a big blade on the back of our Allis.
Sorry the snow blower is a bust, but the chains are awesome!
See you next time.
Jay you should turn that snowblower into a 3 point vee plow.
I think that would be best, lol