Harbor Freight Chain

[wingbone]

Does anybody know if HF sells 3/8" G70 chain. The biggest I saw on there website was the 5/16". I'll be hauling a Kioti DK45 w/FEL and from reading on here, it seems that the 3/8" is the recommended chain size. The tractor empty weighs @4200lbs then add FEL and maybe getting the tires filled would put it over 6k.

 

[ragkar]

Sorry, my mistake The gold chain color is the color code tip off that it's G70.

 

[wingbone]

Sorry, I can't find the 20' lengths in 3/8" on the HF site.

 

[Cocre]

What I have seen of 3/8" chain in their stores is 14' long G43. They also had bulk chain, but I paid no attention as to what it was.

I bought the 14' long piece and it serves my purpose well.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

Regardless of what is sold at HF, check out this chart:
http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/binderreq.pdf

 

[Hematite]

Does anybody know if HF sells 3/8" G70 chain. The biggest I saw on there website was the 5/16". I'll be hauling a Kioti DK45 w/FEL and from reading on here, it seems that the 3/8" is the recommended chain size. The tractor empty weighs @4200lbs then add FEL and maybe getting the tires filled would put it over 6k.

6000lbs total. I thought that you could easily use 5/16 grade 70 for that weight according to the DOT?

 

[ragkar]

Sorry, I can't find the 20' lengths in 3/8" on the HF site.

But home depot and Loews and TSC sells it.

 

[Duffster]

6000lbs total. I thought that you could easily use 5/16 grade 70 for that weight according to the DOT?

x2

5/16 would be more than enough but whatever floats his boat

 

[wingbone]

It seems there are an awful lot of people on here that use 3/8", and believe me, I've read through a bunch of posts regarding chains. It seems that 5/16" gets recommended to most of the folks who have tractors weighing 1500 to 2000 pounds less than the one I'm getting so I figured 3/8" might be what most are using for the weight I'll be hauling. If 5/16" is fine, I'll be a lot happier buying that. I doubt I'll be buying at TSC though, I was there today and the 5/16" was 65 bucks for 20' and the 3/8" was 70. If that was the only place I could find it, I'd surely go ahead and get the 3/8".

 

[Hematite]

Duffster will correct me if I'm wrong but the rule is that the chain WLL should be at least half the total weight of the cargo. Working load limit of 5/16 grade 70 chain is about 4700 lbs so 5/16 grade 70 is acceptable to a load weight of 9400 lbs. Certainly plenty for a load of 6000 lbs.

That price at Harbor Freight is outrageous! The same chain at Talco is $28.95 for American made 5/16 G70! A number of people like the 5/16 better than 3/8 because it's easier to handle, load permitting of course!

Grade 70 transport Chain

 

[Brad_Blazer]

I like those Talco prices.

The rule:
Part 393: Parts and accessories necessary for safe operation

The chart I posted above is easier to follow. Here it is again
http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/binderreq.pdf

The rules don't seem to specify grade or size so much as whether the total working load limit meets the requirements.

If you want to satisfy the rules and secure 10,000lbs with 2 chains then 3/8" grade 43 and higher or 5/16 grade 70 and higher seem to be the choices. If you're worried you can just add a 3rd chain.

 

[Hematite]

I did a lot of shopping around for a quality US chain at a good price. Talco is the place I like.

 

[Skyco]

That price at Harbor Freight is outrageous! The same chain at Talco is $28.95 for American made 5/16 G70!

Nothing against Talco or American made chain but if you watch the HF ads their chain goes on sale quite often. I have a bunch of it and don't think I've ever paid much more than half price for it

 

[smitty9266]

Try this link 5/16''x14' G7 Binder Transport Chain Free Shipping Grade 70 G70 G 700 WLL 4700 LBS BS 18800 LBS truck flat bed flatbed equipment forklift heavy duty tie downs tiedowns - $25.49 $26.00 free 3 day shipping on 5/16 14 foot. they also have 3/8 similarly priced. You do not need 3/8 for your tractor because you need three chains two for the tractor one for the bucket/loader, one more if you have something on the 3 point.

Jeff

 

[buckle97]

I purchased this chain at Lowes and I am very happy with the quality AND price:

Campbell at Lowe's: 5/16" x 20' Tow Hook Chain

 

[Highbeam]

The reason that I use 3/8" chain is because the standard ratchet binders are for 3/8" to 1/2" chain. I could also get by with 5/16" according to the rules.

I use G43 from HF and have been very happy with it over thousands of miles hauling my tractor. The chain is heavy and since I use 4 of them I don't really need them to be any longer than say 5 feet but I still keep them long for emergencies or unexpected needs.

 

[Skyco]

The reason that I use 3/8" chain is because the standard ratchet binders are for 3/8" to 1/2" chain.

Standard? All my "standard" ratchet binders are marked 5/16-3/8
I do have some really big spring loaded flip overs that are marked 3/8-1/2.

 

[buckle97]

All my "standard" ratchet binders are marked 5/16-3/8

My binders are also labeled 5/16 - 3/8.

 

[Highbeam]

Woops, I mean standard from Harbor freight located right with their chain. The word "standard" is probably not the best. HF did not have a smaller ratchet binder.

Those ratchet binders have been excellent.

 

[wingbone]

So the 9200 and the 5400 binders form HF are both for use with 5/16 and 3/8 chain? It looks like they are the same price so I'll probably get the heavier rated when I go get some.