Posted by ScottyHOMEy on November 06, 2009 at 12:18:49 from (64.222.246.226):
In Reply to: Re: Towing a Tractor posted by cd1 on November 06, 2009 at 11:20:08:
I'm with you, but gotta differ.
If the tractor is under 10,000, it isn't required to be tied down on all four corners. Still, that's the way I do it and I'd recommend idoing so as readily as you do. As long as you don't bend or break anything, you can't ever bind something down too tight.
The chain doesn't have to be the Gold 70, but it's helpful. It's the only grade of chain that I've found consistently marked for grade. Chain marked for 60 or 40 will do on oa small tractor like we're discussing, if it's of a sufficient size for the job. Unmarked chain will be assumed to be Grade 30 and perhaps not up to the job, depending on its size. (I've got some nice 5/16" Grade 90 chains that I trust, but they aren't marked and will be assumed to be Grade 30 by anybody that pulls me over and checks.)
Same applies to straps. I'll have to go searching, but there are tables available that show what they will assume the working load and breaking limit of a strap to be if it's not labeled, by the manufacturer, and otherwise in good condition.
And while I prefer chains, I don't see why four 3300# straps, plus a chain or strap for the plow if it's mounted to the tractor, wouldn't be perfectly adequate.
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