Trusted. For a Reason.
Nordic Traction Inc makes OFA chains available from selected equipment dealers, direct from the manufacturer, across North America.
The Nordic Traction Group specializes in the manufacture of tire traction chains. At Nordic Traction’s state-of-the-art factory in Finland, special Boron alloy steel is converted into the highest quality tire chain. Prior to painting and packing, the chains are case-hardened in a special process which makes the products extremely durable with high surface hardness and provides excellent fatigue strength and a resilient core.
OFA chains ensure excellent grip and tire protection for forest machines, tractors, trucks and construction machines all over the world. Our chains are known for being easy to mount and good tire fit. The long tradition, ‘Made in Finland’ quality and ISO 9001 certified quality management system make sure OFA chains have a long lifetime even in extreme conditions.
Forestry Chains
OFA forestry chains meet the demands of working in tough logging environments in a variety of ways. They significantly increase traction, thereby reducing fuel consumption. The chains protect the sides and treads of expensive tires against stones and branches. Over the years, OFA has grown to be a market leader in Forestry chains. OFA forestry chains are known for long lifetime, easy mounting and good tire fit.
U-Grip
U-Grip is the classic forest machine chain for conditions where excellent grip, tire protection and additional weight are required. The U-stud, welded under the chain link, ensures constant power and weight transfer from the tire for excellent traction. Available for light and heavy-weight forestry machines.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 16 U / 16 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13x45x17 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 16 U / 16 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13x45x17 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 16 U / 16 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13x45x17 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 19 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 U / 19 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 19 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 U / 19 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 22 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 22 U / 19 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 22 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 22 U / 19 single stud |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
Matti W
Matti W meets all the challenges of the professional logging work: it holds and bites where ordinary steel would bend. Matti W is manufactured from straight-link chain and it is available in several pitch (regular, tight and supertight) with diamond pattern. Matti W is available for light and heavy-weight forest machines.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 19 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 19 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 19 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 16x54x20 |
Graftec
Craftec chains are a lighter choice for forestry machines. The tread chain has a looser two diamond pattern which makes the chain easy to clean. Lower weight makes the chain also quick to install. Craftec is a good universal chain for all forest machines.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 19 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13 |
Twist
Twist chains are designed for lightweight forest machines and construction machines. The tread chain has two diamonds and the links are made of twisted chain so they lie tight against the tyre surface and give very aggressive traction. Twist chains give a good tyre protection against stones and stumps.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 16 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 16 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13 “Long link” |
Tapio
Tapio is a chain with one diamond pattern, recommended for lightweight forest operations like forest tractors, small skidders and lightweight forwarders. The looser pattern ensures easy installation and good self-cleaning whilst maintaining enough grip for most applications.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 11 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 11 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 9 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 11 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 11 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 9 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 13 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 14 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 11 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 9 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 10 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×46 |
Ring Chains
Big Mega-Dozer is a heavy lug ring chain, which provides traction and tire protection for the largest, hardest working skidders.
The large, heavy chain that provides traction and tire protection for the largest, hardest working skidders.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
Tractor and Snow Chains
Tapio
Tapio is a chain with one diamond pattern, recommended for lightweight forest operations like forest tractors, small skidders and lightweight forwarders. The looser pattern ensures easy installation and good self-cleaning whilst maintaining enough grip for most applications.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 11 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 11 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 9 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 11 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 11 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 9 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 13 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 14 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 11 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 9 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 10 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×46 |
EasyOn
A lightweight chain for tractors and industrial machines with vertical bar studs for all types of paved roads. This model provides good grip and driving comfort, particularly for snow-cleaning and municipal service. EasyOn is fast and easy to install and remove from tires and can easily be shortened to provide an exact fit. EasyOn 5 for machines with less than 120 hp; EasyOn 6,5 for machines with more than 120 hp.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 5 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 5×10 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 6 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| 6.5 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 6.5×12 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 13 |
Eko
The OFA Eko tractor chains are manufactured from boron steel and hardened in the same specialized process as our forestry chains.
The EKO 9 is made with 9 mm twisted chain links with two 10 mm studs on each link. Ideal for most larger sizes of farm tractor tires. For smaller tire sizes, OFA makes the EKO 8 using 8 mm twisted links with two 9 mm studs on each link.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| vriden 8 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 9 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×46 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| vriden 9 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 10 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×46 |
Truck Chains
LS
LS is a universal studded twisted link chain for front or double wheel outside. Recommended to drive wheel.
LS-NK is non-studded square link dual chain, recommended for timber trucks.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 8 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 9 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×50 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 8 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 9 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×50 |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| Wear chain (mm): |
| twisted 8 |
| Stud (mm): |
| 9 |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 8×50 |
Light Weight Chains
Fork
The Fork 5 mm square linked chain is designed for lighter forklifts and for cases where the space between tire and the frame of the forklift is limited. These chains are quick and easy to install. Can also be used on working machines and light trucks.
| Wear chain (mm): |
| # 5 |
| Stud (mm): |
| Side chain (mm): |
| 6 |
