Re: I'm trying to learn to haul my tractor safely - have a question.

Posted by RonMC on April 11, 2002 at 23:56:14 from (24.83.76.183):

In Reply to: I'm trying to learn to haul my tractor safely - have a question. posted by Bill Oakes on April 11, 2002 at 18:52:30:

Hi Bill - I've done a fair bit of long-distance tractor hauling, bringing home junk from 2 provinces over and have learned at least 2 things. When you attach your chains, always make sure if something DOES loosen up, the chains won't fall off completely. When you attach to stake pockets, run the chain up the pocket so the hook will stay attached no matter what. I also do a 4-point chain/cinch job. Pull from each corner to the corners of your trailer, cinch the fronts so the tractor is where you want it fore/aft, then reef the cinches tight (a 3 foot pipe is about right)at the rear of the trailer. You should be able to stand on the chains without major deflection. Also, no matter what the law is in any particular state, TIE DOWN THE HANDLES !!! My last haul was a J-D "D" moved 1500 miles. The chains were checked after 5 miles, then at every stop or fill-up and nothing moved the whole trip. Make double sure to check absolutely everything before moving if you over-night, including test-applying the brakes as you begin to roll using manual application of the controller. After a while it all becomes habit and barring something you can't help - like an elk on the highway, you'll have no problems. Hope this helps, Ron

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