Tie/stap down procedures?

[Hotelsierra]

I am curious what you guys are using to secure your tractors to trailers? Chains I would think, but I am new to trailering tractors, so I dont have a clue.

What type of chains and binders? Where are the secure points?

Any info securing a load is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[3930dave]

I am curious what you guys are using to secure your tractors to trailers? Chains I would think, but I am new to trailering tractors, so I dont have a clue.

What type of chains and binders? Where are the secure points?

Any info securing a load is appreciated.

Thanks!

The one thing I will offer is check with your State (or neighbouring ones, if you will haul that far) concerning certifications on the chains/straps/binders.

The regulations changed here (Ontario, Canada) not long back, if you don't have the right tags on the chains.... then MTO considers them invalid. Partly this was done to fight the flood of knock-off junk coming in from Asia.

Post here if you have a loader (FEL), type of trailer, and what rear attachments you will/want to haul and I'm sure the seasoned tractor-haulers will have plenty of suggestions.

Rgds, D.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I use 4 10' long 5/16 G70 chains. One on each corner of the tractor with boomers. For the FEL and 3 point implement I use a 2" strap.

Chris

 

[newbury]

General rule seems to be chains for the vehicles and straps for the attachments.

 

[Kayakin2]

Great topic! I just purchased my first trailer to move my Kubota BX25 & attachments and could use help on what straps/chains I should use and how to attach them! Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[kernal]

Here is how I have been securing mine, g70 5/16 chain, and ratchet binders. I bought 2 20' chains at Lowes, had them cut in half. I also have 2 other 20 footers from Lowes, in case I need longer ones. two on the front over the bucket, since the tractor is so small, and one on the backhoe. Not shown in the pictures is a 2" strap over the backhoe bucket

 

[Kayakin2]

Thanks! Great info! I am about to do my first tractor movement! :thumbsup:

 

[FTG-05]

Here is how I have been securing mine, g70 5/16 chain, and ratchet binders. I bought 2 20' chains at Lowes, had them cut in half. I also have 2 other 20 footers from Lowes, in case I need longer ones. two on the front over the bucket, since the tractor is so small, and one on the backhoe. Not shown in the pictures is a 2" strap over the backhoe bucket

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It doesn't look like this tiedown configuration meets CFR393.130 Rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery:

"(c) Securement of heavy vehicles, equipment
or machinery with crawler tracks or
wheels. (1) In addition to the requirements
of paragraph (b) of this section,
heavy equipment or machinery with
crawler tracks or wheels must be restrained
against movement in the lateral,
forward, rearward, and vertical direction
using a minimum of four
tiedowns."

From here: Maintenance

 

[mikim]

I do a 4 point ( 4 chains & binders) and tie my chains to the frame of the tractor. I don't worry too much about the equipment attached as I don't go very far or fast.....note in his pics how kernal hooks the chain hooks on the trailer.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Whatever you do, dont run a strap (yes, straps work is heavy enough) through any part of the machine as it will get cut. If you use straps, they should only go from trailer to chain. The exception would be axle straps and straps over the top to control 'bounce'.