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makes sense, Does the twisted shackle attach at the lower link of the 3 point and if so mine is a category 2 so 1 1/8 diameter cant seem to find a twisted shackle beyond 1/2" I am pretty sure I dont know what i am talking about Help

IMO, I wouldn’t use the 3 point for a tie down point. Frame and/or axles is a better option.

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This is how they do it in my neck of the woods. Just 4 simple straps and it ain't going anywhere. (Baler is tied down too) No heavy chains to drag around or need for fancy shackles.

I often see threads where people claim that tractors don't have good tie down points or something. I don't really understand where they get that from.

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Quite a few want to confuse FMCSA rules with farm equipment (under 10,000 lbs). Straps or chains doesn’t really matter if they’re not used right.

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