Tie down straps for trailer

[747driver]

Going to pick up my Kioti tractor next week. CK27 with FEL....weight 4,000Lbs. I have a 7,000 lb Load Trail trailer 16 ft long. What would i need in the tie down strap recommendations ? Seems after searching a 3" 10,000 lb with working rate of 3,300 lb is what i need ? Any help is much appreciated..

Chuck

 

[Diamondpilot]

You need 4 separate tie downs, one for each corner of the machine, each capable of holding the machines weight. This way if one falls off or fails you still have it secured. You also need a strap over the loader bucket securing it to the trailers deck and one over any implement on the 3 point.

So to answer your question, you will need 6.

Here is what I do with my tractor which is about 5200#. On the rear I have two pieces of G70 5/16" about 8' long chain pulled tight by the tractor once properly adjusted. On the front I have two more of the same chains but I use lever style load binders to snug it up.

I then use two 2" wide 10,000# straps with a Work Load of 3,333# to go over my loader bucket and implement in the rear. Just be sure to use a folded towel or old carpeting to protect the straps from abrasions.

Chris

 

[747driver]

Thanks Chris,

I was thinking chains would be more secure than using 3" straps. Some use the straps instead of the chains to keep from marring the tractor. But i would think the straps will stretch and loosen. I have a 400 mile drive with this. So put a chain hook on each end of the chain ? Chain the rear up first then drive forward alittle and then use the chain binders to tighten in the front ? I have no 3 pt. implements to worry about.

 

[oosik]

When the dealer delivered my Kubota he used chain with load binders. It took six - like Chris said - one off each corner and one over the bucket on the FEL and the last one over the 3-point rear blade. The driver said they use chain no matter the size of the tractor.

 

[George2615]

I'm with the others. I use 4 chains for the tractor plus one for each implement (loader, flail, box blade etc).

 

[Xfaxman]

I use 4 chains and 4 folding ratchet binders.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks Chris, I was thinking chains would be more secure than using 3" straps. Some use the straps instead of the chains to keep from marring the tractor. But i would think the straps will stretch and loosen. I have a 400 mile drive with this. So put a chain hook on each end of the chain ? Chain the rear up first then drive forward alittle and then use the chain binders to tighten in the front ? I have no 3 pt. implements to worry about.

If your worried about marring it up take something to put down before you wrap the chain.

On my tractor I had 2 large hooks on the rear of the tractor from the factory. I later added two to the front near the brush guard.

Chris

 

[bcp]

Chain the rear up first then drive forward alittle and then use the chain binders to tighten in the front ?

Some won't allow that. Each chain must have a way to tighten it individually.

Bruce

 

[747driver]

Some won't allow that. Each chain must have a way to tighten it individually.

Bruce

Thanks everyone for the comments. Can't argue with any of them ! I will get 4 chains. one for each corner and 4 ratchet binders. Will use a 3" strap to go across the FEL. Will see if i can find some rubber hose to use as a sleeve for the chain. Just want to be careful that i put the chains around something that will not bend or distort something on the frame.

Chuck

 

[newbury]

Some people have had luck stopping by the firehouse and getting sections of old firehose.

 

[aczlan]

Some won't allow that. Each chain must have a way to tighten it individually.

IIRC, its generally allowed as long as someone in the tow vehicle has a key to start the tractor and move it to re-tighten the chains.

Aaron Z

 

[PILOON]

I have seen many that chain down the front and simply back the tractor to flatten the tires and then chain the rear with the binder or binders.
Like mentioned couple of feet of old fire hose is a great addition. I even use some with my straps otherwise the straps wear down real fast on metal edges.

 

[JJZ 109]

I've also seen whole lengths of old fire hose for sale on Auctions International when departments are updating or going out of business. Looked into this recently but the department selling the hose was too far away to make it worth the trip.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I also use six chains six binders. Driving against the back chains still use a binder. Easier to tighten than driving the tractor when everything else is tied down. And forestalls any highway patrol questions.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I also use six chains six binders. Driving against the back chains still use a binder. Easier to tighten than driving the tractor when everything else is tied down. And forestalls any highway patrol questions.

Agreed. Put a binder on every chain and its far less of a hassle to tighten things down. If your making a trip of any significant distance, your supposed to stop and check your tiedowns anyways. Its much easier to put another two turns on a ratchet binder or strap than having to loosen straps to move the load and re-position straps and re-tighten multiple bindings.

From the FMCSA
393.112: Must a tiedown be adjustable?

Each tiedown, or its associated connectors, or its attachment mechanisms must be designed, constructed, and maintained so the driver of an in-transit commercial motor vehicle can tighten them. However, this requirement does not apply to the use of steel strapping

Regulations Section | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

 

[747driver]

I also use six chains six binders. Driving against the back chains still use a binder. Easier to tighten than driving the tractor when everything else is tied down. And forestalls any highway patrol questions.

I just ordered 4 ratchet binders with folding handles. Will go to my local farm and fleet for 10' or 20' chains ( 4 ea ) with hooks on both ends. Thinking i will get a shackle of app. size and put it on the draw bar and then run my chains through it...on the rear end ?

Thanks everyone for the comments...has helped me alot !!

Chuck

 

[Diamondpilot]

I just ordered 4 ratchet binders with folding handles. Will go to my local farm and fleet for 10' or 20' chains ( 4 ea ) with hooks on both ends. Thinking i will get a shackle of app. size and put it on the draw bar and then run my chains through it...on the rear end ? Thanks everyone for the comments...has helped me alot !! Chuck

Best place to get 5/16" G70 chain is Lowes. They have 20' ones for about $35 each and will cut them for free. Then all you,need to do is grab hooks for the other ends.


I actually used mine for years without a hook on one end. I used the hooked end to make the connection to the tractor and then ran the non hooked end trough the trailer tie down and then grabbed it with the lever binder and snugged it down.

When I did add hooks I did not use GRAB hooks, I put SNAP hooks on to make it easier to attach to my D-Rings on my trailer.

Chris

 

[747driver]

Ok...i got 3 20' G70 5/16 chains. Will cut one in half to have 2 10' footers. Also 4 Peerless ratchet binders. One 27' 3" strap for the loader. Put airlift 5000 ultimate air bags on my F150 for some extra lift. Think i got everything i needed....so come wednesday i will head south to get the tractor !

 

[nikdfish]

Something I found handy to have around are axle straps, 3,333 lb WLL (10,000 lb max), 2 or 3 feet long with flat D rings at the ends. They increase my options for equipment attachment points and also work with the square tube railings without scarring.

Nick