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JD 425 AWS - Tire Chains Ok?

16 years ago

I have a JD 425AWS that I purchased to us with a snow plow and tire chains. Can I use tire chains on the AWS model 425? I have the rear of the tractor lifted and when I drape the chains over the tire to install them it does not appear that the chains will clear the rear wheel steering rod. Is this a problem? Thanks...

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mownie
16 years ago
I'm not specifically a John Deere mechanic, but if these METAL traction chains encounter any components while in use....there WILL BE some serious damage....to the chains, the component encountered, the tire, or all the preceding items. Did you purchase the snow blade and tire chains new to fit this tractor, or is your snow equipment a "hold over" from an earlier tractor you owned, or did you purchase them "used" with the promise they "will fit"? If you purchased them NEW to fit this tractor (and the chains don't fit) then I would say you have a good case to take up with the seller of said merchandise. If you bought used or held over from a different, earlier tractor......you might have to solve the issue differently. If these are "used" chains, you may need to remove a link or 2 from each "tread" link so that you can position the side chains higher on the sidewalls of the tires. Since I don't know exactly how the steering rod is interferring with the chains, I really can't go further with other suggestions. Can you possibly post some pictures of the problem area. This could be an issue that Deere did not anticipate and plan for or it might be you just have the wrong chains.
jwheler22jd22
16 years ago
you need the rear wheel spacers
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mownie
16 years ago
I would say that jwheler22jd22 has named the solution. (unless someone says otherwise).
engine_tech
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I'll second the rear spacer recommendation.
grassmaster
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What's the owner's manual say?
newgardnerslc
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks for all the help I did not know they made rear wheel spacers. I will definately need those. Does anyone know if the spacers will later interfere with my 54" mower deck?

Another question I have is - Can I prevent the 3pt hitch from moving up and down when I angle the snow plow? I wanted to use weights on the 3pt hitch for ballast but they keep dropping to the ground anytime I adjust the angle on the plow?

I have searched deere.com and the owner's manuals and I can not find any information on these items.
jdfanatic
16 years ago
newgardnerslc,

Use Deere P/N BM18021

Cheers

JDFANATIC
jdfanatic
16 years ago
newgardnerslc,

You can lock the mower height knob at the highest setting; also, there should be a diverter valve on your scv (where the hydraulic hoses attach). This will cut flow to the rear hitch.

Cheers

JDFANATIC
johnsinva
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The diverter valve, whose part number I cannot locate right now, will cost you around $85, and it can be installed pretty easily. You may also limit the downward travel of the 3ph by adjusting its depth stop. This will save you the 85 bucks but you will have to accept the delay in angling the blade since the system will be sending fluid through the deck lift cylinder.
chugger22
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I too have a 425 AWS that I want to put a snow plow on and found out the same thing about the wheel spacers.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with AG or Bar tires compared to chains?

If they work well I think I may just opt to buy a second set or wheels with a set of AG tires to use instead of chains. This would be an easy swap compared to chains which I hear can be hard to get on/off.

some people say that the AG tires are easier on turf for using all season long, but I don't know if this would hold true on a 425AWS since the back wheels will be turning too
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