NJhorses 12 #1 Posted December 14, 2013 How tight do you run your tire chains ? 312 8 with a two stage blower wheel and wieghts. would front wheel weights help? wheel weights sorry for the typo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted December 14, 2013 as tight as possible, once you start driving around they will loosen up. I'm using rubber tire chains and I put the tractor on jack stands, deflate the tire and tighten, adjust the chain, tighten repeat repeat. How well does the 12 hp handle the monster 2 stage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJhorses 12 #3 Posted December 14, 2013 That is what I thought been 20 years since I used chains.I'll let you know how it handles the 2 stage just got it amonth ago and the first snow is tonight. From what I've read i think taking it slow and easy it should be good. Let you know 2mrw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octfst 378 #4 Posted December 15, 2013 got to plow today with the 867. put 3 1/2 gal of windshield washer fluid in each new 6x12 ags with tubes. no chains. I have a fairly level concrete drive way. there was about 3 inches of snow. I was amazed. wasn't the best test but tried to spin and did better then the turfs with chains & weights no fluid. I have chains ready if needed but looks like they will stay hanging in garage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJhorses 12 #5 Posted December 15, 2013 312 was good even with the stuff the plow piled up. The only problem was when i had to blow it in front of me for a while. I just pushed the clutch in and took it easy. more horsepower and maybe a lower 1st gear would help. Would not use less than 12 for a 2 stage. Sorry no pics no one out to take a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69mach 10 #6 Posted December 16, 2013 How tight do you run your tire chains ? 312 8 with a two stage blower wheel and wieghts. would front wheel weights help? wheel weights sorry for the typo. Yes deflate tighten then add your air. I was very impressed with my 312-8 this past weekend. Definitely works the 12 with a good 1" + layer of ice/ sleet on top of about 5"s of powder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
