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All ready for winter! That MF165 is just an indestructible work horse!

Okay, now I know what you are referring to. Those are used on dedicated logging skidders here in the United States. At least that is where I have seen them the most. And those skidders are the articulated type with a seat sideways so the operator can drive either direction.

Good video on how you put your chains on the tractor. I have a neighbor who loaned a set of chains for the rear of our tractor. They're actually for a larger size tire on a road grader. After I struggled with installing the chains a time or two, the neighbor told me a trick that he uses. He said he uses a strap and runs it over the top, then under the tractor tire so that as you drive forward, you are putting weight on the strap or the rope. That way, the strap/rope is pulled over the tire under the front and pulls your chain up-and-over similar to the way you did it, but doesn't require going through the hole in the wheel if that doesn't work well. Our chains are more like the ladder or H style chains and are a bit too long and wider than the tractor needs. So, we have some of the side sections shortened with shackles to get the length short enough to not overlap a section or two. I read comments on how to run the chains, loose or tight. I run ours tight. I had them loose the second time I put them on and threw on chain off to the inside. What a mess untangling and getting back into place. I run them as tight as i can possibly get them and often use rubber bungie straps on the outside to keep them continuously snugged tight. Has worked well. I cannot say if it wears the tires more as i dont drive enough miles to observe a difference. A few years ago we added a set of chains for the front with a different style chain to help better keep the chain on top of the AG tread. It helps some, but they still favor down between the lugs. Someday, maybe the Lord will bless with chains having more on top of the tread lugs and studs to improve the traction. Anyway, thank you for the video!

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A few weeks ago, I went to see a 2WD MF 165 for sale. Unfortunately the engine was completely rotten. Oil was leaking from everywhere :/ but the tractor looked very solid. I was impressed how a so small tractor could have a power of 60 HP. Instead I found an International Harvester 633 in perfect condition :)

I thought over there you all use Trigg chains, but anyways this is a clear case of what works for one dont work for someone else.... I have same Aquiline Talon tire chains on my L3400 with 11.2-24 AG tires, I have to run them loose so your fist fits under and between tire and chain at 5 or 7 o-clock. I tried and tried and tried to run those chains tight and they always worked themselves crooked as a politician or til they came off. Then someone mention to run them loose on AG tires, so I did and now they always stay straight and on. But my tires are loaded so I dont know if that makes a difference or not..... When I use to put chains on take off, put on take off, put on take off........... I had a 5/8"x10' rebar with chain-links tack on every 10-12", then take wire and wire side links to the tacked on chain links, picked up with tractor forks and stored then horizontal on outside shelf brackets til needed again........... Then about 10 years ago after buying brand new expensive tires, when it was time to put chains on I left them on so to protect the outer sidewall of new tire from sharp rocks. Between logging and firewood I'm always in the woods so chains on for me..............

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Nice tractor! What size tires do you have on the rear?

Skidder?

A Great vidio on those " Chain-Drive" Traction-helpers. That 3point hitch is in Deplorable Condition. When detaching that trailer ... You almost got your FOOT CRUSHED !! It is TIME to fix that 3point RIGHT; by going to a Tractor-dealership and BUYING The "Brand-NEW" parts to bring it to FACTORY-SPECIFCATIONS...... NO More sub-standard "gerry-rigging"; you are a WAY Too Valuable "Human-Being ",to be "Pulling these Stunts" ANY LONGER.!!! You can ONLY "get-away" with this "make-shift-farmer Know-How" in one very-short lifetime. Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.