Hauling an M home

Anonymous-0 · Dec 5, 2010

Hauling an M home on my 18ft deckover traier.
Haven't hauled one of these before; what do you reccomend using? chains, straps? If so where at and how many?

Thanks

kyhayman · Dec 5, 2010

I've had my skid steer off and on twice today, and it weighs a lot more than an M. I put one chain and binder on the back in a clevis and strap accross two points in the front holding the bucket and unit both down.

For an M I might be tempted to use two poings and two chains or straps in the back and one in the front if its tricycle. Not sure, they arent that heavy, just have a high center of gravity.

As to choice, I go with what I have. Normally I keep at least one chain/binder and two straps in each truck and a rack of 4 chains/binders and 6 straps in the shop. Givent the choice if I'm going over something metal I use chain, if I'm hooking into something metal or going over a soft I use a strap. But, the skid loader has smooth points on the front so straps are easier.

gene bender · Dec 6, 2010

Straps are a no no for anything with wheels.

rustyfarmall · Dec 6, 2010

(quoted from post at 21:44:30 12/05/10) Hauling an M home on my 18ft deckover traier.
Haven't hauled one of these before; what do you reccomend using? chains, straps? If so where at and how many?

Thanks

Chains only. One chain at the rear through a clevis on the drawbar, and 2 chains on the front, attached to the frame rails. Cinch it down tight enough to make the tires squish a bit, and then check the tightness of the chains after one mile.

showcrop · Dec 6, 2010

Your M's weight is way below the 10,000 that triggers DOT major securing regs. So one chain each front and rear is as others have said adequate. If distance were great or route entailed a lot of congested road I would probably put 2 on the rear.

Leroy · Dec 6, 2010

Even tho I have done it with one chain and a clevice it is not legal. It must be 2 chains on the back and both fastened to like either the drawbar or the axle. My tractors I can't do this with, no frame, but on a lot os tractors with a frame like the Farmall they bolt a couple of chain links with a grab hook to the frame at the front, one on each side with a seperate chain to each one. I don't know about legality but I know semi drivers will haul the 15 ton and up antique tractors with straps but their straps will be about a 1/2" thick and 4" wide.

just another old geezer · Dec 6, 2010

when hauling anything I try to position the binders so I can see them in the rear view mirrors

Mike in Mn. · Dec 6, 2010

Some tie down regs depend on what state your in or what state your hauling through. Where I am its 4 chains and 4 binders, each chain has to have a working load capacity equal to 1/2 the weight of the load your securing. A clevis is not allowed, you have to tie around the frame or a solid part of the load, and it goes on and on, call your DOT, (Department of Transportation) and get the regs for your state. In Minn they will pull you over and make life miserable for you if everything is not perfect.

John A. · Dec 6, 2010

jlwmopar, Chains and boomers ONLY! Bulky stuff like hay and cattle panels then a strap is ok. Nothing with wheels, do you use a strap, only. I can see where hauling a car or truck then both is ok if you and pull the vehicle up against the Gooseneck hitch or front rail, then a chain and boomer at the rear. Use the strap at the front I will concede that. Hope this helps
Later,
John A.

toolz · Dec 6, 2010

I've hauled two or more tractors (heavy ones) nearly every summer weekend for the last 5 years with straps. Those who cuss them have never used the proper straps. I use 4 inch wide, 5500 lb working load with chain leads on the ends. More expensive than chains, but so much easier to use, and easier on the tractors since they have just a little stretch and never have any slack. I never use less than 4 per tractor.

Dick L · Dec 6, 2010

Ya gotta remember toolz that the once in while haulers always have a better handle on loading and binding that the ones that do it all the time.

toolz · Dec 6, 2010

What a mess, and on a tag trailer! He's a menace to anyone within a quarter of a mile.

Thack · Dec 6, 2010

I was one of those guys who never gave this much thought until I saw a fatal auto accident this summer. The man hauling his tractor had followed the law to the letter and walked away with no fault, injuries or guilt.

A HD truck with goose neck trailer and 7000lb tractor is a freight train, had he not properly secured the tractor a 7000 lb missile would have added to the carnage.

I just can not impress the explosive energy of all that mass impacting a car but if it is all properly secured it will stay together.

Mark - IN. · Dec 6, 2010

Well, I won't mention any names but it is getting to be that time of each year when a customer, funeral home in Illinois puts an H or M, I can't remember which out in from of one of their funeral homes with a Christmas wreath on it. Knowing the owner stores his tractors a distance away, I asked one of the two maintenance guys a couple of years ago how they get it there each year. Pull it free wheeling down the road behind a company vehicle, hitting speeds of up to 40 MPH in the wee hours of very cold mornings. The fella I asked, retired farmer is the one on the tractor. He laughed, I laughed and said, "Well, you're heading for the right place if something goes wrong, that's for sure".

Nicest most down to earth bunch of folks you will ever want to meet, but don't try that. I need to add them to the Christmas card list, but won't try that.

Mark.

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