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Machinery Forum Re: Chains or not chains that is the question [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by waterlooboy on January 15, 2002 at 10:07:23 from (161.184.194.211): In Reply to: Chains or not chains that is the question posted by Michael (Sweden) on January 14, 2002 at 00:53:17: neither setup is better. going down hill on ice is beyond both systems. the only advantage i've had with my mfd is the front-end loader and a round hay bale used as a brake . before i even start to slide i lower the bale to the ground; this provides enough drag to prevent traction loss. the only system that works on ice is an ice lug that cat skinners weld to the tracks of bush cats. i read of a chain setup where a steel ring took the place of the cross chains, and ice lugs were then welded to the ring. it's supposed to work very well but is extremely rough riding and was recommended for forestry work. Follow Ups: Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Chains or not chains that is the question Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.