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Pete in Holland MI

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Howdy !

Wanting to upgrade my cam-over "boomer" chain binders to the ratchet type for securing my tractors.

Any lessons learned on buying a ratchet type binder?

Any lessons learned on using a ratchet type binder?

Thanx !

Pete
 
Don't over tighten them as they have a lot more power than the other type. They will stretch lower quality chains and can damage machinery and trailers if you abuse them.
 
I'm pretty sure most of mine were from Harbor Freight and I did not have any issues with them. Ratchet binders are the only way to go. I can't believe anyone uses the cam over type anymore but they do.
As far as lessons ? way easier to deal with than cam over type. I guess just keep the threads lightly oiled ? Maybe if you are hauling heavy stuff get a better brand than HF ? My biggest loads were a JD 4020
 
Get good quality binders if your going to use them a lot .cheap ones will wear out.keep the threads and the spring loaded ball on the ratchet lubed.and when you are realty torqueing down on the load never put your fingers where the handle can smash them if and WHEN the chain gives unexpectedly.
 
Get the ones that have 9200WLL on them.Working load limit.Then get grade 70 chains with grade 70 hooks,keep the binders lubed.You'll never have any problems with tying down or the DOT.
 
that is one of the most useless thinks that came about due to safety, because some people get hurt operating boomers. useless in winter get wet and freeze. chain twists with it. due to some idiots getting hurt now have to put up with stupid stuff.
 
Gonna buck the crowd here.

Both types have their place. I much prefer the cam over if the cargo is on rubber wheels. I can tie it down much faster. If it is on steel or is something more solid I reach for the ratchet style. Can tighten them a micro fraction of a inch when the load has no give to it.

jm2cw

jt
 
Well if you load them tight together you will want both. As there are times when you can not swing the lever on the ratchet binders. Then you wish you had a snap one. Also if you pull your snaps down first then you can take up the difference with the ratchets. I then do not need to use a pipe on the snaps. Things will be tight.
I use both and as said both have their places.
 
If you use four chains to tie down(and you should)it can be a real pain to get four tight unless you use the ratchet style.
 
We use the ratchet binders in our shop when we are hauling equipment out in the field. I definitely prefer these to the over center ones. I can really get the chains tight with the ratchet binders. Wouldn't use any other.
 
Use the cam-overs to tighten your chains, then install the ratchets.
Tighten those up and you can then remove the cam-overs.
Unless you have a lot of spare time to stand there ratcheting.

They remind me of pouring gas out of the new "safety" cans.
I'd rather load my tractor on a trailer and haul it to the gas station.
Assuming I could use cam-overs that is.

If you use the ratchets, carry a pipe wrench to hold them from twisting.
Some do have flat spots for a regular wrench to hold them.
 
I have used cam over binders since I started hauling my tractors in the early 70s. Never had trouble getting them tight or have one over power me . I have a 4 FT. cheater bar and never stand in front of it. Last fall needed several new binders and went with ratchet binders. I use cam over on front of tractor and ratchets on rear and use ratchets to do the final tightening down of load.
 
I bought several 3/8 9,200lb ratchet binders and hang on to them by hand until they start to tighten up and after they start to tighten up they won't twist.
 
Cleaned out my trailer last year,never realized I was carrying so many snap binders still.Go years at a time,never use them.A good clean lubed ratchet binder,is your best choice.The chain won't twist,once there set,like a snap binder can,if you don't get your chain perfectly straight.Also,it's not about how fast you can tie a load down,it's about tying a load down safely and properly.Make sure your chains and hooks are all properly rated,the same as your binder,including the pin that goes through the hook.Have seen guys use soft bolts there when they lose the pin,no good.45 years of hauling specialized machinery around North America,haven't lost anything yet.

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I like to have both available but mostly I use snap over.
I really like to have a couple of screw type available tho.
 
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