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I spoke with the guys at Champlain Valley Equipment (CVE) down in the big city today. They said do not put chains on all 4 tires, just on the back.
I also asked about going to an R1. That option is just cost prohibitive. I'd have to put new wheels on not just replace the tires. The cheapest solution to my traction problem is to put some decent chains on the 16.9 - 24 rears. Maybe not top of the line ice spikes Talon ATS ($1200/pair), but a good set of Tru Grip TRU260s, They are an H-bar pattern chain. A little over $500/pair.
I looked at the Wallenstein logging winches as well. They look well made but we're talking over $4K for the FX90. That's not chump change.
Also looked a Fournier's Equipment and they don't have any used ones coming up on the auction block next week.
CVE also mentioned they sell a very good logging winch I can run off the rear remote hydraulics of the TN70. Does anyone have any experience with this type of winch?
Thanks much, Carl
I also asked about going to an R1. That option is just cost prohibitive. I'd have to put new wheels on not just replace the tires. The cheapest solution to my traction problem is to put some decent chains on the 16.9 - 24 rears. Maybe not top of the line ice spikes Talon ATS ($1200/pair), but a good set of Tru Grip TRU260s, They are an H-bar pattern chain. A little over $500/pair.
I looked at the Wallenstein logging winches as well. They look well made but we're talking over $4K for the FX90. That's not chump change.
Also looked a Fournier's Equipment and they don't have any used ones coming up on the auction block next week.
CVE also mentioned they sell a very good logging winch I can run off the rear remote hydraulics of the TN70. Does anyone have any experience with this type of winch?
Thanks much, Carl