We really need to know the size of your tractor (lbs) to give the legal way but without that info I will give it my best shot.
Under 10,000 lbs tractor weight. You need at least 1 tie down on the front and 1 on the rear. With chains this means 4 hookup points on the trailer; 2 chains; and 2 binders because you have to prevent shift in any direction.
Over 10,000 lbs tractor weight requires 4 hookup points; 4 chains; and 4 binders.
No matter what size tractor you have each attachment (front loader; rear box blade; brush cutter) needs to also be tied down with its own chain and binder.
You will use chains that are rated to hold 1/2 of the load they are tying down.
Now that makes you legal per federal law. Some states have tougher laws and require 4 point tie down no matter what the size is.
From a personal point of view I would like to see you use a 4 point tie down. To cross the chains or not to cross the chains has more to due with where you can hook to the tractor at. You need and want a straight line for your chain. In other words you would not want to run a chain in a way that it would hit and have to go around a tire or some other part. The load should be secured in such a way that it is held in every direction especially from moving forward in a sudden stop situation.
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