The Forestry Forum

I have a Treefarmer C6 with 18.4 x 34 tires and wanted to by a set of double diamond chains for the rear (I have ring chains on front). Does anyone have an opinion as to who makes the best skidder chain? I'm a weekend logger so I want chains that will last a long time, provide good traction and protect my tires. I've heard good things about OFA, Norse and Trygg. Any help would be appreciated.

My friend runs Babac chains on his 648 E Deere and have been on there for the past 4 years and still holding up pretty good . Thats what I'll be putting on my 525 Cat. The ones you listed are all very good as well

                                  Rob

It probably does not make any difference whose name is on the chain. They probably come from the same source in China. Two years ago I asked a local company that makes chain about studded chains and wanted to pick them up at the factory and they said the chain was not available there but was stocked in a warehouse, location not specified, but the shipping was free.

It's best to just find a few good dealers and compare price and how well they will stand behind the chain.

 I got a set of ice chains for my tractor from Labonville, thru the massy dealer in bernardston Ma. I've had them for 3 yrs now and they still look new, course I don't run them on the road to much  :D.

Babac is american maded and leaps and bounds above the rest.  Look at the way thier studds are made and compair them to the rest   you will see why..

Woody