Putting chains on my B2601 turned it into a completely different tractor. Much more capable in snow and ice than bare tires alone. Can't recommend them enough.
"CHAIN-DRIVE" is the ONLY WAY to go. I have a 1988 Massey-Ferguson 1020 21hp 2wd with R-3 ( turf tires) with a 6 foot front Dozer-Plow blade with Rear Chains . It pushes snow like a D-9 Bulldozer. I even run front chains just for very improved stearing. I even run a "back-blade" to push in BOTH directions. It takes 18" of snow to "slow it down" ,put it just won't Quite. I like my "Power-Down" for scrapping the hard stuff; and the "flote" position on the hydraulic valve works "Perfectly". Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
Rear chains will take most of the stress away from the front axle as far as forward traction stress that you just increased by the front chains. If 75 percent of your forward traction comes from the rear with chains installed the front chains will have more effect on steering, but not overwork the front drive components in forward traction. Also stacking snow is where you could put to much power to the ground with the front end and snap the drive components. Spacers would be a good idea, just to help the chains not flop around and hit.
I ran chains on the front of my tractor for a couple of years. Just ran them carefully, keep wheel spin to a minimum. I now have chains for all the way around. I put a 3" spacer on the back of my 3033R. The spacers really helped the tractor all around. My diff lock I usually engage from a stop and slow ease the tractor forward until I feel the lock engage. Then you can go after it.
Although I don't currently have a tractor (I'm looking for one). I've been watching alot of videos from owners. I believe the rear chains hit the inside of the fenders, spacers are a good idea and supposedly helps with stability as the spacers are widening the width a bit.
I just watched that different channel the guy had chains on his rear tires he said they're not good to put on the front ones I guess each his own all he said is you got to keep the change very tight on the back
I have the B2607 and had 1.5 inch wheel spacers put on when I purchased. They told me it was needed to accommodate chains as they will rub on the wheel well. I didnt question it and the rear chains go on very easy. I only have rear chains but may look at front tire install as well.
It's because how close the tire is to the inside of the fender but they make low profile chains just for that reason. I have a Kioti with a similar problem and I use those low profile chains that I bought through a Kubota dealer. Works just fine with no issues.
I put chains on my new holland front tires. Better than rear chains in my opinion especially with the weight of that plow hanging off the front. You should get a tire chain tool for moving the cross links around. I didn’t think I needed one but actually used it a lot.
I have a B 2320 I mainly just use front chains because the back chains are harder to put on but they do fit on my tractor with no issues no spacers it’s not even close
Did you consider putting screw in studs in your tires? I have a John Deere riding mower with a 44 in. snow blower and the chains that the dealer put on were not very effective so I bought some v-bar chains and had them put on and it works a whole lot better.
Im in the indianola area. After that last storm we got in oyr area i was thinking of building a plow setup similar to yours for my b2601. Looks like it handles the deep stuff. Well, I was concerned with the amount of weight hanging on the front. I had issues with my diff lock also. Kubota made an adjustment for me and no issues since.
If you're just doing front chains, you could probably loose the weight on the 3pt. It's actually taking weight off of the front axle because it's behind the rear tires. Nice work. Always cool to see a loader mounted plow
I would've let air out of tire then put chains on tight, then put air back in.... Get some rear spacera and put chains on rear end, the snow will push even easier....
I had my Kubota dealer put chains on my B2601. Rear ones only, i wanted chains on the front as well for steering purposes and they told me if i put front chains on it would VOID my warranty. Said it messed up 4x4 system.
Interesting. I’ve seen others mention that in different forums but I’ve yet to see anyone who actually experienced issues from running front chains and it seems like a lot of guys do it. I guess we’ll see!
@@adamj8293cut a hard turn on asphalt and you will see why it is hard on the front axle. The tractor will start hopping HARD with chains on. Can cause damage pretty quick. Just stay out of 4wd unless you’re actively plowing with those chains on.
"CHAIN-DRIVE" is the ONLY WAY to go. I have a 1988 Massey-Ferguson 1020 21hp 2wd with R-3 ( turf tires) with a 6 foot front Dozer-Plow blade with Rear Chains . It pushes snow like a D-9 Bulldozer. I even run front chains just for very improved stearing. I even run a "back-blade" to push in BOTH directions. It takes 18" of snow to "slow it down" ,put it just won't Quite. I like my "Power-Down" for scrapping the hard stuff; and the "flote" position on the hydraulic valve works "Perfectly". Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.
Rear chains will take most of the stress away from the front axle as far as forward traction stress that you just increased by the front chains. If 75 percent of your forward traction comes from the rear with chains installed the front chains will have more effect on steering, but not overwork the front drive components in forward traction. Also stacking snow is where you could put to much power to the ground with the front end and snap the drive components. Spacers would be a good idea, just to help the chains not flop around and hit.
I picked up my tire chains for the back tires. Super expensive. Absolutely worth it.
I ran chains on the front of my tractor for a couple of years. Just ran them carefully, keep wheel spin to a minimum. I now have chains for all the way around. I put a 3" spacer on the back of my 3033R. The spacers really helped the tractor all around. My diff lock I usually engage from a stop and slow ease the tractor forward until I feel the lock engage. Then you can go after it.
Although I don't currently have a tractor (I'm looking for one). I've been watching alot of videos from owners. I believe the rear chains hit the inside of the fenders, spacers are a good idea and supposedly helps with stability as the spacers are widening the width a bit.
I just watched that different channel the guy had chains on his rear tires he said they're not good to put on the front ones I guess each his own all he said is you got to keep the change very tight on the back
I have the B2607 and had 1.5 inch wheel spacers put on when I purchased. They told me it was needed to accommodate chains as they will rub on the wheel well. I didnt question it and the rear chains go on very easy. I only have rear chains but may look at front tire install as well.
I found the in order to engage the rear diff lock I have to depress it all the way and slowly engage the drive to turn the wheels a bit to lock it in.
It's because how close the tire is to the inside of the fender but they make low profile chains just for that reason. I have a Kioti with a similar problem and I use those low profile chains that I bought through a Kubota dealer. Works just fine with no issues.
There's a recall of the differential forks being too soft and bending, that's why the dif won't engage.
No kidding. I had no idea. I’ll have to look into it. I suppose I’m too late to have it addressed under the recall.
I put chains on my new holland front tires. Better than rear chains in my opinion especially with the weight of that plow hanging off the front. You should get a tire chain tool for moving the cross links around. I didn’t think I needed one but actually used it a lot.
I did the same with my new holland works awesome
I have a B 2320 I mainly just use front chains because the back chains are harder to put on but they do fit on my tractor with no issues no spacers it’s not even close
Did you consider putting screw in studs in your tires? I have a John Deere riding mower with a 44 in. snow blower and the chains that the dealer put on were not very effective so I bought some v-bar chains and had them put on and it works a whole lot better.
I see rear chains, studs or something else in the future for the rears
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If you had chains on the back too you would be amazed
Im in the indianola area. After that last storm we got in oyr area i was thinking of building a plow setup similar to yours for my b2601. Looks like it handles the deep stuff. Well, I was concerned with the amount of weight hanging on the front.
I had issues with my diff lock also. Kubota made an adjustment for me and no issues since.
If you're just doing front chains, you could probably loose the weight on the 3pt. It's actually taking weight off of the front axle because it's behind the rear tires.
Nice work. Always cool to see a loader mounted plow
He still needs the weight on the back. That plow weighs more than what you think. I think he needs chains on the back also.
No such thing as too much weight
I would've let air out of tire then put chains on tight, then put air back in.... Get some rear spacera and put chains on rear end, the snow will push even easier....
why do people not know about tire chains used for as long as I have Been driving 50 years
I think rear chains will hit the inside of the fender
My BX was the same way on the rear diff lock. I think it’s an issue inherent with Kubota.
There's a recall on the differential forks being too soft and bending, that's why you can't get the differential to lock.
I had my Kubota dealer put chains on my B2601. Rear ones only, i wanted chains on the front as well for steering purposes and they told me if i put front chains on it would VOID my warranty. Said it messed up 4x4 system.
Interesting. I’ve seen others mention that in different forums but I’ve yet to see anyone who actually experienced issues from running front chains and it seems like a lot of guys do it. I guess we’ll see!
@@adamj8293cut a hard turn on asphalt and you will see why it is hard on the front axle. The tractor will start hopping HARD with chains on. Can cause damage pretty quick.
Just stay out of 4wd unless you’re actively plowing with those chains on.
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