Re: Chains and binders for hauling tractor under 5

Posted by LumbrJakMan on March 20, 2006 at 14:11:44 from (64.12.116.74):

In Reply to: Chains and binders for hauling tractor under 5,000 posted by Nathan in Texas on March 20, 2006 at 13:08:22:

OK I am sure some are gonna tell me I am wrong . But trust me I have checked this out , and I do believe its accurate. To Transport equipment over the road you NEED the Following according to the DOT !!

1, Grade 70, 3/8" Chain, Needs to say G70 ON every 4th link

2, Hooks Marked the same way.

3, On a Tractor you need 4 Chains, all 4 Corners. I am told Over the Center Binders are NOT APPROVED. You need Ratchet Binders.

4, If the tractors has a Loader it needs its OWN chain.

5 Backhoe same thing.

6, Any attachments on 3 Point, same thing .

7, Any Trailer with a GVW over 10,000 LBS requires the Operator to Hold a CDL Class A License. (I Fought this and LOST)

I told the Nice DOT man My combined weight was Less than 26,000. He said My Trailer was 14,000 GVW and I need a Class A, to tow it.

So my F-350 Pickup Truck with my Gooseneck and my Farmall Super "M" Needs me to acquire a Class A License. Now get this , This is my Complaint to Mr DOT Man . I said Fine I will come take the test and get my License. He said OK but you need to bring a truck with the GVW Over 26,000LBS. I said well If I need one to drive this set-up I will Just bring this truck. He said you will NOT be allowed to use this truck , and if your Not Licensed to drive it , You may find yourself eating supper in the Cross Bar Hotel!! Good thing They still give us Choices !!! By the way I READ the Law thats requires the Class A CDL License for any trailer over 10,000 GVW ! Now we see the signs at the Weigh Stations saying ANY Vehicle over 10,000 GVW Needs to STOP here for Inspection. I always make it a bit more Iteresting . I give them my License , My Registration , and My Concealed Carry License so they know I am carrying a Gun Most Likely !!

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• Rules different for larger tractors? Nathan in Texas 14:25:30 03/20/06 (0)

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