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General Forestry => Forestry and Logging => Topic started by: Spartan on September 24, 2017, 01:50:54 AM

Title: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: Spartan on September 24, 2017, 01:50:54 AM
style and brand
Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: bushmechanic on September 24, 2017, 06:58:48 AM
I would have to go with ring chains any brand.
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Post by: DDW_OR on September 24, 2017, 11:45:02 AM
choker chains
https://store.chainsawr.com/collections/log-skidding-chokers-cables-hooks-and-etc/products/chain-choker-assembly-5-16-x-7-for-tractor-logging-winches
Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: Spartan on September 24, 2017, 12:10:44 PM
I meant tire chains, sorry
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Post by: barbender on September 24, 2017, 12:40:16 PM
Nordic are the best I've had on the forwarder.
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Post by: Ed_K on September 24, 2017, 12:59:14 PM
 TCR single diamond ice chains on 18.4 34 skidder tires.
Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: DDW_OR on September 24, 2017, 01:56:50 PM
Quote from: Spartan on September 24, 2017, 12:10:44 PM
I meant tire chains, sorry

OK, following
i am also looking for chains for my 5520 tractor

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Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: loggah on September 24, 2017, 05:44:46 PM
Pedno chains hands down, double diamond 7/8" chain 1" studs.
Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: Spartan on September 24, 2017, 09:56:58 PM
What did you run those on?  That's a stout chain.
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Post by: Maine logger88 on September 25, 2017, 08:11:40 PM
I like both trygg and babec ice chains
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Post by: loggah on September 25, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
My 660 Franklin grapple.

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Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: barbender on September 25, 2017, 08:48:52 PM
That thing is a beast, Loggah!
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Post by: luvmexfood on September 26, 2017, 05:14:27 AM
Just wondering about how much better traction you get with chains on a tractor?
Title: Re: Whats the best set of skidder chains you've had?
Post by: Maine logger88 on September 26, 2017, 09:00:10 PM
Quote from: luvmexfood on September 26, 2017, 05:14:27 AM
Just wondering about how much better traction you get with chains on a tractor?
Night and day difference! Way better with chains! Just gotta be careful not to get whacked with limbs they occasionally pick up. I used to log with a tractor back when I first started
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