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For those of you that trailer your tractors around. What do you use to tie it down? Straps or Chains? One on each end or 2?

Finally have a trailer to haul my tractor with, now just need to figure out how I want to keep it on the trailer.

Thanks,
Ted
 
I use chains. One holding it from rolling frontwards, and the other holding it from rolling backwards. Both chains tightened up with a load binder.


That's certainly not the [i:eac65bc955]only[/i:eac65bc955] way - It's just what I do.
 
chain on each end. Tie down so that you are trying to pull it
apart or squeeze it together. Here in MS, DOT likes to see 4
tie points, one at each corner
 
I like to load the tractor on facing forward.

I'll put the long heavy chain through the side rails and hook it around each end of the rear axle, then drive forward until the chain is tight. The "looped" chain allows each side to tighten equally when I drive forward.

Then strap or boom both ends of the front axle to the front of the trailer.

This puts the best holding power to stop any forward motion. I know I won't take off fast, but never know if I have to stop fast or God forbid hit anything!
 
I tie down all 4 corners with chain. I have been pulled by DOT in three states and no issues. I like to think they pull us over to take a look! I have seen a trailer on it's side with a tractor tied down with straps and it broke free. Someone had uploaded a picture on this forum a few years ago of a nice looking Oliver tied down with chains and it did not budge when the trailer was going down the road on its side. Just follow the rules and regulations of your state and if you decide to do more that only makes it safer for all traveling the roads with you.
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Pete in NC
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Depends on the tractor being hauling. My TE20 gets 2 20,000lb straps, one around the front axle, under the block around the axle on the other side and then one from side to side wrapping arond the axle and under the transmission, with another 20,000lb strap on the item on the 3pt.
JD A gets one Chain around the back axle pulling from left to right and a bit back, then 2 straps on the front-one from each corner.
i see people hauling quads on a trailer with 2 250lb rated straps-makes me cringe.
 
Good choice on chains! I seen too many straps get
Get damaged rubbing on sharp edges and tear. Straps
have their place not hauling steel or machinary.
Iknow everybody has their own thoughts on tying
stuff down, but have never seen a chain fail,but
straps do!
Be safe
 
Pete said a lot. Check with your local state enforcement people they are there to help not try to mislead you. If you do it the way they suggest you probably will not have any problems with tying down or the red and blue flashing lights. I know in Michigan they do want to see 4 separate chains.
 
I've had less problems and more luck with straps than chains, but they don't always last that long, got to keep an eye on fraying, that's what cops don't like.
One on each end, hooked to opposite sides in the pockets or rail. Good to be rated twice as much as the tractor weighs- is the code in some states, which is no worse than old weak chains that loosen up every 50 miles. Just buy the best straps you can find.
 
So decided I needed to make a few tweaks to my setup. Currently have 2 chains, 2 binders.

1 chain over the right front axle, under the tractor, back over the left front axle. Bindered down, but doesn't snug too well due to the chain not sliding through all that well.
1 chain through a twisted clevis mounted on the hinged pin. Bindered down. Works well.

So the tweak I need to make is up front. I've got 2 more binders on order, and I want to switch to having a binder to each side of the front axle. I've seen some pictures of folks who have bolted a loop to the front axle to hook the chain on, rather than wrapping around the axle. WHERE DO YOU GET THE LOOPS? I must be blind or something, as I can't find them.

Thanks,
Ted
 
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