habbi wrote:
Has anyone here made there own tire chains for a tractor. I was about to buy
some but at $1100.00 a pair (studded type for ice) they seem very expensive.
I can get 3/8" for $1.69 per foot. 200+ feet of chain, a big set of bolt
cutters, my Mig welder and some time should make a decent set. Anyone have
an opinion on this idea? Above prices are Canadian.


I have never made a set from scratch but I have extended them . Forget
reg chain . Go to an Industrial supplier and buy the right side links
and connectors . They are less money anyway . You will need ring chains
or D chains so it sits up on top of the tread bars . Reg single cross
links are useless on Ag tires . Nothing to making them other then be
sure to take out any twist in the chain as you go so . As to special
steels , well for seasonal use you will never wear them out anyway .
Have you tried asking around for old logging skidder chains ? Even if
half worn out they will out live you . Luck .
Ken Cutt