RobertN
Super Member
Going to pick up my B2920 out of state tomorrow my buddy thinks it that its illegal to use 3" heavy duty straps and that I must use chains? I do not want to scratch my new machine. Has anybody heard this before? Thanks
This is probably too late, but for next time...
Get ahold of you local State Trooper Commercial division. Ask them what is required, not your buddy. What is legal in my area may not be legal in your state, and visa versa. A few years back, when the answer was not clear based on discussions here, I went directly to the local Calif "CHP" office for the answer. They described by phone, and emailed the text from the California motor code to me.
Calif does not seem to be as concerned about the restraint you use, ie ratchet strap or chain/binder. They want it to be rated strong enough, and to be tied off at all four corners of the "vehicle". They also want a chain/strap over the loader.
Look over in the "trailers and transportation" portion of this forum. All this has been discussed in depth numerous times over the years.
Not knocking your buddy; it is just best to get the exact regulations for you state, right from the folks who have to enforce those regs.