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Read articles →This is an owner's rundown of diamond ice/basket tire chains on an L2501, not a buying guide for the tractor itself. It covers how these chains differ from cross chains, sourcing from tirechains.com, rough cost (around $700-$900/pair), wear after four years, tightening with industrial hardware, and footage of the chains scuffing up icy driveway packed snow. Best for owners considering tire chains for winter traction.
Posted by an off-grid property owner (Whiskey and Sunshine) sharing personal experience with a chain vendor they say they have no financial relationship with.
The studded diamond ice chains were around $700 when first bought, and the owner says a pair now runs around $900.
After about four years of use, the chains still have roughly three-eighths of an inch of stud left, with only the sharp corner edges worn off.
Yes, the R1 style tires with chains will tear up the lawn, especially when turning, though they are fine going straight.
They use full size industrial hardware to tighten them, and the owner has tightened the chains up two whole links so far.
