as per DOT rules, any hydraulic attachment (loader arms, backhoe boom, TPH implement) musy be also chained down. For a small tractor. I would have two chains holding the machine down, one holding the FEL down, and one holding whatever is on the back down. I haul heavy equipment on a daily basis, and i do know what is required
That and the 4 point attachment of chains/straps only kicks in federally when the tractor is 10,000 pounds or more. I've attached the a doc the feds put out to explain it. Tractors and wheeled equipment under 10,000 pounds are secured to the standard used for automobiles.
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ァ393.128 What are the rules for securing automobiles,
light trucks and vans?
(a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the
transportation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans
which individually weigh 4,536 kg. (10,000 lbs) or
less. Vehicles which individually are heavier than
4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) must be secured in accordance
with the provisions of ァ393.130 of this part.
(b) Securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans.
(1) Automobiles, light trucks, and vans must be
restrained at both the front and rear to prevent
lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical
movement using a minimum of two tiedowns.
(2) Tiedowns that are designed to be affixed to the
structure of the automobile, light truck, or van
must use the mounting points on those vehicles
that have been specifically designed for that
purpose.
(3) Tiedowns that are designed to fit over or
around the wheels of an automobile, light truck,
or van must provide restraint in the lateral,
longitudinal and vertical directions.
(4) Edge protectors are not required for synthetic
webbing at points where the webbing comes in
contact with the tire
ァ393.130 What are the rules for securing heavy
vehicles, equipment and machinery?
(a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the
transportation of heavy vehicles, equipment and
machinery which operate on wheels or tracks, such
as front end loaders, bulldozers, tractors, and power
shovels and which individually weigh 4,536 kg
(10,000 lbs) or more. Vehicles, equipment and
machinery which is lighter than 4,536 kg (10,000
lbs) may also be secured in accordance with the
provisions of this section, with ァ393.128, or in
accordance with the provisions of ァァ393.100
through 393.114.
(b) Preparation of equipment being transported.
(1) Accessory equipment, such as hydraulic
shovels, must be completely lowered and
secured to the vehicle.
(2) Articulated vehicles shall be restrained in a
manner that prevents articulation while in
transit.