Here's a simple method we use for fitting skidder chains
AND forwarder tracks, that I haven't seen mentioned. It does away with the manual raunching of lifting the chain/track over the wheel.
Place chains on ground with lugs upwards. Drive skidder up to chains. Tie each end of a length of poly rope (12mm is fine) to the chains. Wrap rope over the centre of the tyre and put excess rope under the wheel. And just simply drive backwards for one wheel revolution. The weight of the skidder grips the rope and pulls the chains over the top of the wheel. This procedure can be done on your own, but it's better with a mate to guide the chains.
Simple realy!!! If you can afford the expense of another rope, then two chains can be applied together.
