Posted by Paul in MN on August 31, 2009 at 19:26:13 from (71.210.131.101):
In Reply to: Re: Tractor hauling posted by ScottyHOMEy on August 31, 2009 at 18:58:52:
If I am allowed to guess....I'd bet it is a late 40's White truck with a flathead 6 engine.
If that was my rig and load, I'd load the tractor on the truck with its rear wheels up tight against the front bulkhead. That way if a quick stop is needed the tractor can not move. Because of some idiot driver blowing a red light, I had to panic stop my older van and trailer with load. The load shifted forward, cutting the 10,000# strap and then creamed the back of the van. Yes, I still use straps, but try to use 1 or 2 chains to keep the load from moving forward. The chains don't stretch so there is no movement which can cut the strap. Just another lesson from the school of hard knocks.
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