where to connect to trailer

[ironman1952]

This will sound ridiculous probably I purchased a Kioti 7320 with cab last December. I also purchased a 14k tilt trailer but I have not moved it yet. :-(
I would like some advice as to chaining it down.

I dont think this came with welded on tie downs for a chain to attach to. Moving it is something I am not looking forward to.

Any and all advice is welcome. I will be purchasing grade 70 chain, 1/2" and 1/2" ratchet binders. any thoughts???

 

[4570Man]

1/2” chain is way overkill. 5/16 chain grade 70 exceeds dot standards when used correctly and 3/8 grade 70 is significantly overkill. 1/2” chain freaking sucks to drag around. Pull one chain across the frame where the brush guard bolts on the front and pull another chain across the draw bar. You might need a clevis to go through the draw bar. If you have a loader or an implement on the back those are supposed to have additional chains from the tractor.

 

[ironman1952]

Thanks I will rethink the chain size. My tractor has back tires filled and I think totally weighs about 9300
Should I use 4 short chains instead of 20' for attaching at 4 corners

 

[George2615]

Thanks I will rethink the chain size. My tractor has back tires filled and I think totally weighs about 9300
Should I use 4 short chains instead of 20' for attaching at 4 corners

I bought 5/16" 20' chains, cut them in half and added new grab hooks to the cut off ends so I have 4 chains. 2 front / 2 back like ironman said. I use ratchet binders to secure. Make sure you chain your loader and any 3 pt. implements as well.
Does your trailer have rub rails? If so you drop the chain thru and come back up and attach the binders.

 

[4570Man]

Thanks I will rethink the chain size. My tractor has back tires filled and I think totally weighs about 9300
Should I use 4 short chains instead of 20' for attaching at 4 corners

I like to do it that way because I don’t have to climb across the trailer to hook it plus the short chains are lighter but dot doesn’t require a 4 point tie down on machines under 10k pounds. Dot does require any accessories like a loader to be secured separately from the tractor.

 

[ironman1952]

even if the loader is attached to the tractor? Any suggestions for brackets for my Kioti?
Also this is probably overkill and maybe redundant but I am considering a set of bonnet tie downs just for the front tires, just an added protection. I had thought about Chalks for the front but did not like what was available.

 

[George2615]

even if the loader is attached to the tractor? Any suggestions for brackets for my Kioti?
Also this is probably overkill and maybe redundant but I am considering a set of bonnet tie downs just for the front tires, just an added protection. I had thought about Chalks for the front but did not like what was available.

Yes, even when loader is attached you need to chain or strap the bucket.
I bolted on D-rings to my front of tractor frame to hook chains thru. Also bought axle straps (pic) and a twisted clevis for tractor rear.

 

[ironman1952]

So the chain goes through the twisted clevis hook? Where did you get that?

 

[scootr]

The previous owner hauled my tractor, more than he used it. 150 hrs in 4 yrs . Anyway he had the dealer weld D rings on the bucket sides for hauling.

 

[George2615]

So the chain goes through the twisted clevis hook? Where did you get that?

Bought mine at tractor supply store but you can get them at any tractor store, Runnings, Menards or online. Search for twisted clevis.