Chains & binders

[coolbrze]

Need to purchase some chains & binders for a Kubota MX5800 w/ FEL & rotary cutter. What kind/size should I buy & from where? Not familiar w/ C&Bs so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Peter 315]

5/16 or 3/8 grade 70 transport chains 16' or 20' long with ratchet binders I use 20' long because use them for other things . Look on ebay or amazon for prices

 

[davedj1]

And to add to the above statements, get 4, you want one off each corner. It's not acceptable to have one chain going across the machine from side to side. Do yourself a favor and get the ratchet type binders. I bought mine at Home Depot.

 

[bcp]

You can use two long chains. Just use the two end 1/3's with slack in the middle.

See the first photo here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-tie-down-bx2350-post4188344.html#post4188344

Bruce

 

[Dftodd]

4 chains and binders is required on equipment 10,000 lbs and higher. Under 10,000 lbs, only one chain and binder is required front and back per federal guidelines. Each state may have different guidelines, so you need to make sure and check your state.

That being said, you also need to make sure and strap down each attachment. This means a strap over your bucket, and one on the rotary cutter.

The reason being if your in an accident, everything stays attached to the trailer instead of flailing around.

Here's an example using my old L1501 before the restore. Couldn't find my current pictures

 

[coolbrze]

Thanks guys. Do you recommend 3/8 or 5/16? What about ratcheting binders or lever binders? Is this acceptable chain or not?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...70-Tow-Chain-with-Grab-Hooks-803082/203958797

 

[newbury]

Thanks guys. Do you recommend 3/8 or 5/16? Is this acceptable chain or not?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...70-Tow-Chain-with-Grab-Hooks-803082/203958797

That's good but HF is less expensive Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - Free coupons, 25 percent off coupons, toolbox coupons - 5/16" x 20 FT. GRADE 70 TRUCKER'S CHAIN

 

[downsizingnow48]

Home Depot chain is what I use. I ask them to cut it in half in the store to make two 10 ft lengths. Handier for the four corners of the tractor and across implements.

 

[MoMower]

There’s a listing on EBay, cheaper than HF.

 

[Wsmitty]

Home Depot chain is what I use. I ask them to cut it in half in the store to make two 10 ft lengths. Handier for the four corners of the tractor and across implements.

I did the same on the chains. I got my ratchet binders from Rural King. I had them shipped as the local store was out of stock. Ended up about $25 each shipped. BTW the ones I received are red not the fluorescent lime color shown thankfully.

Baron Ratchet Load Binder 5/16" - 3/8" RLB51638 : Rural King