Chain binders

[Mark Werner]

Just bought a Kabota L245DT which weighs about 2600 lbs. what size chain and chain binders do I need for trailering?

 

[5030]

It's Kubota not Kabota btw and you need DOT approved transport chain (which is stamped every 3rd link) or DOT approved straps to be legal, especially if you drive in any Interstate highway because the DOT is everywhere and like to inspect nit only commercial vehicles but private ones as well and they always find something to ding and fine you with.

 

[WranglerX]

I use 2,500 load capacity 10,000 burst web ratchet straps, on all four corners (Calif DMV/DOT) that give me 10,000 pounds hold and 40,000 burst energy (theoretically) to break tractor loose from trailer, and yes I have a 1,500 pound tractor and 500 pound (+) ballast weight,,, They are actually "leftover" race car tie down straps from a different era....

Similar to ones below....

VULCAN Snap Hook Car Tie Down With Twisted Snap Hook Ratchet - 96 Inch

VULCAN Snap Hook Car Tie Down With Twisted Snap Hook Ratchet - 96 Inch - 3,300 Pound Safe Working Load Latching Hooks For Quick, Secure ConnectionsLatching twisted snap hooks for quick, secure connections with d-rings and other anchor points on your load

www.truckntow.com

VULCAN Classic Yellow Series 2'' Axle Tie Down Combo Straps with Snap Hooks

VULCAN Classic Yellow Series 2'' Axle Tie Down Combo Straps with Snap Hooks Easy Way To Secure Vehicle Axles No more fumbling around under the vehicle Snap hook end loops around the axle and clips back to the D-ring Thick, yet

www.truckntow.com

If using straps, get flat "snap" hooks NOT "J" hooks.... Also include "axle straps" in your search...

And be sure you have adequate tie down rings/points on trailer, funny thing was when I got my "car carrier" there was no provision for tie downs, had to add loops to trailer frame....

 

[5030]

In realty DOT approved straps are a pretty cheap date but not without drawbacks, mainly, a strap secured and tensioned over a sharp steel part will soon fray and break. I always use edge protectors when strapping anything. Pieces of old tire make good edge protectors. The DOT tends to turn a blind eye when using the narrow straps versus the wider 4" variety for some reason I don't know as the 2" straps are really illegal today for transport uses on commercial highways.

I tend to use the 2" ones as I have a lot of them and I use them for hauling big round bales as they are easier to toss over double stacked bales anyway. My Gooseneck tool box is filled with them.