Another BX Chain Hook Option

[nwngunner]

a chain by itself is not a "legal" load securing device, if there is no method of tightening it. believe it or not, your little bitty BX24 is not going to break a chain binder. its not going to break a 2"ratchet strap. people put tractors that size in pickup beds. that has to be one of the dumbest things i have read in a long time. chain binders seem to hold up just fine, day in and day out, holding monsterous machinery to semi-trucks, and somehow manage to not break when the truck has to panic stop. ive stopped HARD several times, and yet to see a binder break. i haul loads 60 times heavier than your lawn mower, and have never broke a chain or binder. please secure your load properly, and not try to reinvent load securement. 10-4, heavy hauler??

Well if he would put the tractor in neutral pull it foward with 10,000 pound ratcheting chain binds, the rear would be tight.

How ever i would make 4 chains for hauling the tractor and use four 10,000pound binds.

Use a 5/8 or 3/4 chain drop the catch hook though your stake pocket bring it back up and drop it on to the pocket. Hook can never come loose.

If you dont have the ratchet binds use the normal style and a pipe to get them tight. Then use some 17gague wire to keep the bind locked.

I have never seen a big chain bind break. They wouldnt be rated for what they are rated for if they are going to break.

I have seen alot of people use one chain for the front one chain for the back. How ever if that chain slips at all now your load is loose. Use four chains and your load will never come off.

 

[mjncad]

Nice set of hooks, it looks factory to me.

 

[hizoot]

I take delivery of my new tractor today.....in about an hour. ( cant stand it, had to tell someone )

My question is...where do you find the weld on chain hooks? i've looked all over for'em?

 

[Ken_CT]

Graingers carries them.

Search Hook, Weld-On Type - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[mjncad]

Now if only Grainger would sell to us lowly homeowners.

 

[dex3361]

Now if only Grainger would sell to us lowly homeowners.

I buy at Graingers all the time.

 

[Capt Dan]

Does anyone know what they mean on the Grainger's page for the weld on hooks what the mean by "Trade Size".

The fourth one (grade 70) says Trade size 3/8 for 5/16 chain. I don't understand. Does anyone know why they list it this way?

Thanks, Dan

 

[ultrarunner]

Does anyone know what they mean on the Grainger's page for the weld on hooks what the mean by "Trade Size".

The fourth one (grade 70) says Trade size 3/8 for 5/16 chain. I don't understand. Does anyone know why they list it this way?

Thanks, Dan

I think it is because some will use chain and others might use cable, a sling or strap.

The nice thing about Grainger is I've never had any problem returning anything... not that I return much.

 

[Stradbash]

I take delivery of my new tractor today.....in about an hour. ( cant stand it, had to tell someone )

My question is...where do you find the weld on chain hooks? i've looked all over for'em?

Congrats on the new tractor!!!

I've done a bit of business with AWdirect and been satisfied;

Weld-On Grab Hook - Grade 70 - 1/2" - Mfg# 11-12WGH

Enjoy!

 

[bx24]

OlderToday ... nice job on the hooks. I felt the same way - I did not like my options to tie down my BX. I added some spots in both the front and the back. I use the stronger chain in the back since I figured I would have exponentially more force on the tie downs when I hit the brakes than when I took off from an intersection

 

[ultrarunner]

OlderToday ... nice job on the hooks. I felt the same way - I did not like my options to tie down my BX. I added some spots in both the front and the back. I use the stronger chain in the back since I figured I would have exponentially more force on the tie downs when I hit the brakes than when I took off from an intersection

Off Topic... What do you use the 12v quick connect for shown in the last picture?

 

[kday64]

I use the stronger chain in the back since I figured I would have exponentially more force on the tie downs when I hit the brakes than when I took off from an intersection

BX24,

The hooks look awesome! Why do you transport your BX with the bucket pointing down? I would imagine that sudden stopping and shifting would put unneeded stress onto the cylinders and pistons on the FEL.

~Kevin

 

[radioman]

BX24,

The hooks look awesome! Why do you transport your BX with the bucket pointing down? I would imagine that sudden stopping and shifting would put unneeded stress onto the cylinders and pistons on the FEL.

~Kevin

I agree- unless he has it in float mode.

 

[bx24]

BX24,

The hooks look awesome! Why do you transport your BX with the bucket pointing down? I would imagine that sudden stopping and shifting would put unneeded stress onto the cylinders and pistons on the FEL.

~Kevin

Kevin

For what little it helps with aerodynamics and center of gravity, I usually have the FEL down. With the ratchet straps cranked down, the tractor really does not move more than a half inch or so. Most times I just lower it down, turn off the tractor and then move the FEL control lever to release all hydraulic pressure. When I have the teeth on, I do it that way so they don't tear up the boards I just replaced on the trailer! Most times I am only going a few miles. It is actually illegal by DOT regs to not secure the board (2 x 6 in this case) to the trailer because if it got out from underneith the bucket, it could fly off. For the couple of times I have had the trailer and tractor on the highway, I think I had the bucket up a couple of feet up off the bed (but again to not tear up my planks!

One quick note ... since these pictures were taken, I have switched to straps with "snap hooks" so even if the got a little bit loose, they would not "un-hook and fall off"

Off Topic... What do you use the 12v quick connect for shown in the last picture?

I thought there might be questions about that! See this other thread ...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/191200-quick-connect-jumper-cables.html

 

[robs660]

Last summer I was trailering a Takeuchi TL230 with my F250 on the NJ turnpike. The trailer was a rental with surge brakes and I had a break failure. The trailer began to sway violently and unavoidably spun my truck and the trailer around 540 degrees before stopping in the middle lane. There was someone behind me that saw the start of the swaying and he slowed traffic down I am sure he saved me from being killed.
Anyway the point I am getting to is the skid steer was tied down with 4 2" nylon straps (one on each corner) The skid steer did not move an inch during the whole thing. I was expecting the skid steer to either break the straps and flip or stay on and flip the skid and trailer.

I have always used the straps on everything from quads to heavy equipment and I have always felt very comfortable with them. I will say that I take special attention to keep them in great shape and throw them out if they show wear that I am not comfortable with. So - I am sure I will spend more money over the life of my towing then I would with chain but I am OK with that.

To each his own and we all have valid points on how we tow but for me yellow works great.

 

[bx24]

I have always used the straps on everything from quads to heavy equipment and I have always felt very comfortable with them. I will say that I take special attention to keep them in great shape and throw them out if they show wear that I am not comfortable with. So - I am sure I will spend more money over the life of my towing then I would with chain but I am OK with that.

No push back here ... I went with the chain for the rear tie downs because of the speed, cost and durability (the strength was plus ... but not a requirement). I don't think you can ever go wrong using appropriate sized tie downs at 4 different points. For me personally, I get a better "feel" on how hard I am pulling with ratchet straps than I do with chain load binders .... thats why I went with a combination of the two systems (hopefully the best of both worlds)

 

[mars1952]

It's nice that you didn't have to weld on the tractor.