Skid Steer Quick Attach, as a Trailer Anchor?

[jigs_n_fixtures]

So, I’m thinking on ways to secure the tractor on the trailer, and had the thought that I could weld a SSQA plate onto the trailer and clip into it to secure the front of the tractor.

Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated.

Thanks, Jigs

 

[tacticalturnip]

I can't tell you why, but in the back of my head I feel like it's a bad idea. However, at face value, it seems like a useful and unique way to secure your machine.

 

[Yander]

Probably would not pass many state's regulations for securing a tractor load. I would read up on those for your state and also ask someone in the know of those regulations before going to the trouble and cost. I like the way you are thinking though. I've often thought if a guy came up with a slick way to secure a tractor and could get it patented and it would meet regulations, they would make some coin.

 

[Sportsman762]

I do not think it would pass a DOT inspection as the loader is not firmly mounted to the tractor (hydraulics are not firm). When tying down a piece of mobile equipment it must be tied down on 4 corners. However for a homeowner who would not be inspected it would probably work. I like the idea for a light piece of equipment like a TYM T233.

 

[WranglerX]

Dont think its legal.....Check locale/state/DOT laws regarding loads on trailers.... Here is Cali it specifies using 4 tiedown from solid anchor points on tractor (or any vehicle) to anchor points on trailer.... I use four 2,500 lb working 10,000 lb burst ratchet straps left over from my race car days... Easier to deal with than chains and binders... I even added good tie down points to trailer (when using it with race car) because what was supplied from manufacturer was not adequate..... My whole tie down philosophy is I am not going to be the guy beside the road with tractor upside down in the ditch....

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

I think we all want to be this guy

 

[Yander]

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I think we all want to be this guy

Lol, not me!

 

[D&D]

So, I’m thinking on ways to secure the tractor on the trailer, and had the thought that I could weld a SSQA plate onto the trailer and clip into it to secure the front of the tractor.

Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated.

Thanks, Jigs

How do you move the bucket or attachment? Maybe two locking wheel chocks would work ? Something like these

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[Rustyiron]

I think everyone's covered using the ssqa for securement, in fact using the ssqa to secure an attachment (bucket, forks, etc.)
to the tracktor reqires a separate, additional securement chain in addition to chaining the tractor.

 

[Renze]

So, I’m thinking on ways to secure the tractor on the trailer, and had the thought that I could weld a SSQA plate onto the trailer and clip into it to secure the front of the tractor.

So, you want to weld it against the headgate of the trailer ?

It would require exact alignment to the QA plate or it wont latch. And when the tractor wanders around just a little bit during travel, it will be under tension so you'd need a hammer to unlatch it. It just seems an unpractical idea to me.

 

[dstig1]

Yeah, What Renze said makes a lot of sense, plus it would only technically cover the requirement to strap down the hydraulic equipment (aka the loader) and not cover the equipment itself as others stated.

 

[mikester]

It's a good idea if you also use bungees to secure your tractor

Your tractor hydraulics won't maintain any pressure you need mechanical fasteners