Load binders

[GreatWhitehunter]

I'd like some suggestions on ratchet load binders. I'm going to be trailering my 3320 in my dump trailer and I'm pricing rachet load binders. I'm finding prices all over the place and I'm not 100% sure I'm comparing apples to apples. I've looked on AW direct, northern tools and a done a google search. I've also looked at my tractor supply. I really would like american made. Any suggestions on what and where to look? The tractor barely fits so I want to make sure it's not moving around and rubbing on the trailer walls. This isn't the way I'll be moving very often. I'm in the process of buying a flatbed for this application.

Matt T.

 

[mnbowhunter1960]

Hey Greatwhite, I have the same tractor and 22' 5 ton flatbed with 30" beavertail tail and have used the binders from Northern tool and they work great. 3/8 70 grade USA made chain, 1st link also the axle straps work well on the front axles 2nd link

Underlift Ratchet Load Binder — 6600-Lb. Capacity | Load Binders | Northern Tool + Equipment

S-Line Axle Strap — 10,000-Lb. Capacity, 21in., Blue | Axle Straps | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

MN, any pics of your setup tied down? I was looking at that binder and thought the 68" of chain is too short? How many are you using? Do you have a hoe? I don't have too much adjustment since it's a dump trailer the tie downs are d rings welded to the bed. Those axle straps look handy.

Matt T.

 

[mnbowhunter1960]

No sorry not good with pics, I use four of them and crisscross them and hook into stake pockets, no I don't have a hoe yet.

 

[wushaw]

The Durabilt is U.S. built and pretty popular, I have one of their ratcheting binders and two of the regular binders that are lockable.

 

[firedog]

Ratchet Straps, Tie Down Straps, E Track Tie Downs, Moving Blankets & Pads, Cargo Straps, U.S. Cargo Control

Best prices I've found so far.

 

[SnowRidge]

Ratchet Straps, Tie Down Straps, E Track Tie Downs, Moving Blankets & Pads, Cargo Straps, U.S. Cargo Control

Best prices I've found so far.

All imported as far as I can tell. Their ratcheting chain binders look exactly like those I bought at Northern. They aren't particularly smooth in the ratcheting department.

Their prices are good, but for chain and binders, I imagine the freight would be high. For someone with a local Northern Tool, it might still be cheaper to buy there to avoid the freight charges.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Update time, I ordered durabuilt load binders and 40' of g 70 chain. I ordered from AW direct. I can't say enough about those guys. I ordered on Saturday and got them today! That was just the standard shipping. This is the third time I've ordered from them and their service has been great! I recommend them to anyone.

Matt T.