rachet tie downs-tractor hauling

[rollbar]

I was wondering if any of you guys use rachet tie downs to haul your tractors on trailers.
I have a 4520 jd w/400 cx loader, a 16' 7000# trailer w / double brakes. I use two
10,000 lb 2 1/2" rachet tie downs instead of chains and boomers. I loop the webbing around the front axle and hook to front of trailer. am i safe? thanks for any comments

 

[JiminGa]

I use 4 ratchet straps on my 2305, but I don't know if I'd trust them on a 4x20 series, that's a lot more weight to hold down.

 

[ddivinia]

They are used to haul a lot of heavy loads. I would want to make sure they will not tear.

Also, I prefer the ones with the chain ends (they seem to not come undone).

D.

 

[nmu98]

I use them all the time, but they are very large ones. I use 4 with axle straps on each corner. I use them to haul my Jeep also and its nice not to have a bunch of chain around. I would not haul your tractor, or mine, around with only 2, no matter the size. There is more that can break on these compared to chain binders, and if you have a rachet going bad, they can slip.

 

[LBrown59]

****Read Dargos thread /post about straps. *****

I use them all the time, but they are very large ones. I use 4 with axle straps on each corner. I use them to haul my Jeep also and its nice not to have a bunch of chain around. I would not haul your tractor, or mine, around with only 2, no matter the size. There is more that can break on these compared to chain binders, and if you have a rachet going bad, they can slip.

 

[LBrown59]

I was wondering if any of you guys use rachet tie downs to haul your tractors on trailers.
I have a 4520 jd w/400 cx loader, a 16' 7000# trailer w / double brakes. I use two
10,000 lb 2 1/2" rachet tie downs instead of chains and boomers. I loop the webbing around the front axle and hook to front of trailer. am i safe? thanks for any comments

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/53683-ratcheting-tie-downs-broke-transit.html

 

[LBrown59]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/89913-ratchet-straps.html

 

[nmu98]

****Read Dargos thread /post about straps. *****

Mine are more than 2" and are rated for much more than that. I have 4" and they are made to do what I am using them for. Anything ratted for 10K should not be allowed on the road when using them for a 3-5K tractor. The forces that could ack on the tractor in hard breaking, bumps, or a crash would be 10 times that. Long story short, just like with chains, use the right stuff, and don't take an example from someone who used the wrong stuff to say that straps should never be used.

 

[nmu98]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/89913-ratchet-straps.html

Again, that thread shows straps with 3-6K ratings. The wrong stuff.

Would you use 1/8" chain to tie down a tractor. No, you use the right size chain.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I was wondering if any of you guys use rachet tie downs to haul your tractors on trailers.
I have a 4520 jd w/400 cx loader, a 16' 7000# trailer w / double brakes. I use two
10,000 lb 2 1/2" rachet tie downs instead of chains and boomers. I loop the webbing around the front axle and hook to front of trailer. am i safe? thanks for any comments

I don't know what state you are from but you might want to check with your D.O.T. because in some states they are not legal.