Best way to tie down tractor...

DavidNPro · Feb 9, 2010

As I move closer to purchasing a new Kioti I have began to wonder about the best ways to tie one down to a trailer. I have read all the threads about straps vs chains and dont want to start that debate again

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But, I am wondering does a DK40/DK45 come with any locations on it made just for hooking chains on? Most of the larger equipment I have been around has integrated hooks just for trailering.

Just looking for opinions/suggestions.

Thanks.....

VictorW · Feb 9, 2010

Whether straps or chains, you need two on the front and two on the back. Each one has to be rated at or more than half of the total weight they're holding/tractor weight. Each has to be independant of each other. Otherwords. no wrapping one chain around the axle and hooking at two points on the trailer.

To go around the axles, I use short nylon straps that have a D ring in each end. I loop them around the axle and hook one end of the hold down strap in both D ring ends. Also keeps from scratching the paint. I found mine at Tractor Supply Store. My CK30hst has no hold down points as probably the DK40 or 45 doesn't.

Mousefield · Feb 9, 2010

Suggest you talk to your dealer. They are delivering tractors all the time, new and ones in for service. Do you already have a trailer or getting one new? Perhaps when taking delivery they will show you how it's done. Let us know when you get your new toy, oops, tool and post some pics.

DavidNPro · Feb 10, 2010

VictorW said:
To go around the axles, I use short nylon straps that have a D ring in each end. I loop them around the axle and hook one end of the hold down strap in both D ring ends. Also keeps from scratching the paint. I found mine at Tractor Supply Store. My CK30hst has no hold down points as probably the DK40 or 45 doesn't.

I took a look online and saw those straps. Seems like that might be a good way to secure it without messing up the paint.... I will probably pick up 4 of those.

Thanks for the input.

Aaron_D · Feb 10, 2010

VictorW said:
My CK30hst has no hold down points as probably the DK40 or 45 doesn't.

I would check your manual. Bobcat shows how and were to tie down the tractor when on a trailer in the manual. I don't see how it would be any different for your CK.

Highbeam · Feb 10, 2010

The CK30 is very easy to tie down without going around axles. I loop through the frame up front and the hitch assembly in the rear.

cabin kioti · Feb 10, 2010

I have a ck30 fel bh and a tandum axle 7000 gvw trailor. I have trailored this tractor between my home and the cabin were it is housed around 60 miles one way. I use a` chain with a binder on the front bucket and two chains with binders on the rear. Usually I chain it down through the draw bar at the rear. After 600 hours a few scratches really don't matter any more. What I can tell you is this.When I load the tractor I center the tractor over the trailor axel's with the front bucket of the loader against the angle iron that is at the front of the trailor. My trailor is a 16 footer and has no trouble handling the ck30. When loading this way enough weight is on the front of the trailor and swaying of the trailor is not a problem.I have a 2009 chev with hd trailoring and have not had any issues moving this tractor. I am sure there are a lot of folks out there that would do it differently but the main thing is control of the trailor when loaded and safety.

DavidNPro · Feb 10, 2010

Yeah when I was buying my trailer I wanted to make sure that I got something large enough. If nothing else I probably went a little too large

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I ended up with a 14,000 lb Hudson deckover trailer that is 24ft long with the dove tail. I ended up getting a great deal on it......

Anyway though just looking for the best way to get the chains/straps on the tractor without tearing too much stuff up.

Dmace · Feb 10, 2010

The Nylon straps are great for not scratching up the axles or other part you chain to but check local laws since some do not allow them and require chains only. I once used them to tie down a car and did not realize the frame rail I wrapped it around had a sharp edge that tore the strap and left the chain unattached.

I use 4 chains (2 front, 2 rear) and then use a strap for the attachments. For example my loader and backhoe get a nylon ratchet strap across them just for peace of mind and so they are not bouncing around on these rough NH roads, especially in the winter.