Chains Ratchet straps or chains?

[DieselPower]

Other than straps are notorious for being torn at the worst time. Chains are more durable than straps, hold up much better in a accident and are not cut or frayed by the smallest of sharp edges.

 

[Duffster]

The OP isn't hauling a D8

 

[Dargo]

Here we go again..

Unless you are commercial, or you load is rolling around you'll be fine with straps....

Been there, done that. You can do the search. On a straight stretch of highway I had 2 straps with "10,000 rating" all over them snap like they were made of twine when hauling a tractor that wasn't a whole lot heavier. If it's worth spending the money to buy it and haul it home, it's darn well worth the money to NOT use straps that most likely will not have the WLL you think. IMHO, hauling with straps when you haven't been told any different is just a bad mistake. Hauling with straps when you have been told better; now that's just plain stupid!

 

[Dargo]

Chains are no better than properly rated straps

Incorrect.

 

[BruceWard]

I use 4 14,000 pound rated 3" straps when trailering my B21. I have not had any problems in around 500 miles of trailering.

 

[Duffster]

Incorrect.

Due Tell

 

[Dargo]

Due Tell

I thought it would simply be common sense.
- Chains don't degrade in the sun
- Chains don't fray
- Chains don't shred with grit and dirt
- Chains are not likely to break when over any edge
- Chains last 100 times longer
- Chains are required in many states for loads that can roll
- Chains are clearly rated by their WLL whereas straps post breaking strength causing most people to use far, far inferior strength straps.
- etc. etc. etc.

 

[chris28]

i use chains and straps i really dont see any diffrence they preform the same to me never had any problems used straps to haul my jd 6210 around

 

[lawn_king]

I wouldn't haul my machine without chains and binders period! Lots of stories out there about straps failing, very few about chains & binders failing.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I have used both chains and straps and yes on a small load like the b yes properly rated straps like the one talked about 2" or 3" 10,000 straps on each corner will be legal in IL, Chains will last longer but in IL it is legal to tie down cars on a wrecker/car transport with straps on all for corners. Ie 4 straps not 2 that goes threw the frame back down 4 seperate straps. Best of of luck and saftey is no accident a couple of extra straps $20 each are cheap insurance on any load.