Front and rear chains too much stress on drivetrain? Twist over v-bar?

Hi all- have read conflicting info on whether it's acceptable to run front and rear chains on a medium size backhoe (I've got a Case 580K Phase I 4x4). Some say it will put too much stress on certain drivetrain components. Does it make a difference what type of chains? Since v-bar dig more into ice, and twist can slip more, would that make it safer to run non-vbar chains if you are going to run front and rear? I have icy hills to traverse and want to run front and rear. I need climbing traction *and* steering. :)

Front and rear chains too much stress on drivetrain? Twist over v-bar?