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<blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 12146" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>Chains don't have to be super tight. Just tight enough to not fall off and not fly out and catch the frame of the loader.</p><p>But if you breaking cross chains you won't be able to keep them tight anyway.</p><p>I'm sure 1/4" chain would be hopeless, it is just to small, ok for limited use on cars and 1/2 tons</p><p>Take your open end wrenches and see which one fits over the link material you have.</p><p>If you go to buy a set in person take a file with you if they can be filed they a pretty soft steel.</p><p>Look for a place that sells tire chains for semi trucks and get one to fit your tire size but with comparable link size. They will ride a little rough on hard surfaces, but you will wear them out instead of tear them up. They should not break until they are worn 60 to 75% through.</p><p>Good chains are expensive, but last for years for most people.</p><p>Ken</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="skidsteer.ca, post: 12146, member: 307"] Chains don't have to be super tight. Just tight enough to not fall off and not fly out and catch the frame of the loader. But if you breaking cross chains you won't be able to keep them tight anyway. I'm sure 1/4” chain would be hopeless, it is just to small, ok for limited use on cars and 1/2 tons Take your open end wrenches and see which one fits over the link material you have. If you go to buy a set in person take a file with you if they can be filed they a pretty soft steel. Look for a place that sells tire chains for semi trucks and get one to fit your tire size but with comparable link size. They will ride a little rough on hard surfaces, but you will wear them out instead of tear them up. They should not break until they are worn 60 to 75% through. Good chains are expensive, but last for years for most people. Ken [/QUOTE]
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