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Old 08-06-2018, 12:09 PM
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I know this isn't something you guys want to talk about right now but I'm trying to plan ahead. My new house has a black top driveway which is only about 2yrs old so I'm hesitant to run chains on my tractor but there no way the tractor will make it up the hill from the shed to the driveway without them. Should I just run a ton of weight to keep them from spinning on the black top or does anybody have any other suggestions?
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Old 08-06-2018, 12:12 PM
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I know this isn't something you guys want to talk about right now but I'm trying to plan ahead. My new house has a black top driveway which is only about 2yrs old so I'm hesitant to run chains on my tractor but there no way the tractor will make it up the hill from the shed to the driveway without them. Should I just run a ton of weight to keep them from spinning on the black top or does anybody have any other suggestions?
So, a 2 YO driveway is about ready to be sealed in the spring anyway. I seal mine every year end of April. Any lines or marks that happen from the plow scraping it get covered up with the new sealer anyway. I have used chains on older blacktop and never really had an issue but can understand why you might be worried. In the cold the blacktop gets pretty hard tho.
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Park the tractor under a tarp on the driveway during winter months or put it on the porch.
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In PA, You guys get so much damn snow in certain parts of PA that I would have to agree with leaving tractor near driveway under a tarp. After a couple heavy storms you may not get your tractor to house from shed at all. Either way. In NY all the heavy town trucks run chains on asphalt. I doubt you need to worry about hurting the driveway.
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I agree, he may not even get up the hill with chains on the first snowfall.
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I agree, he may not even get up the hill with chains on the first snowfall.
I agree with that also. Winter sucks.
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A Cub with chains isn't going to tear up the drive when it's cold and frozed. Chains on the tires in the summer heat would likely dent it up. Oh, it might leave a scuff mark if it skids, but big deal. I'd use them and not worry a bit about it. Didn't the house have a carport? Is there room under it for the tractor? I too prefer mine inside. I don't like them sitting outside, even if they're covered.
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I know this isn't something you guys want to talk about right now but I'm trying to plan ahead. My new house has a black top driveway which is only about 2yrs old so I'm hesitant to run chains on my tractor but there no way the tractor will make it up the hill from the shed to the driveway without them. Should I just run a ton of weight to keep them from spinning on the black top or does anybody have any other suggestions?
Loaded ( filled ) tires, extra wheel weights if you got them and chains. You'll be fine.

I have loaded 8.50's on my 125 with tri ribs up front. 4 link chains ( 2 work better ) and off I go with my QA42.

If I can get up my driveway for the first pass, everything is golden after that.

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The guy I got my 1000 off of showed me the marks on his driveway from chains and it was noticeable. In fact, that was one of the primary reasons why he was getting rid of his 1000. I am not for sure what resurfacing would do, as I do not deal with asphalt driveways with my cubs. Is it possible to hook up a winch from Harbor Freight to the front of your cub and secure it to something solid. Of course a snow thrower with a winch would not be feasible, but if you just want to get to the top of the driveway, it will do it. Lots of good ideas, with loaded tires, additional weight, shelter cover, etc. This next year may be a little trial an error for you on this.

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It's a driveway. Ain't your kitchen or living room floor.
Strap em on, if it does more damage than you like, park the tractor and get a bigger shovel.
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