Hauling Tractor Safely?

[keeney]

In regards to:

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The ratchet load binders are also superior since the other kind can flip open if you don't wrap enough chain around them
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I always twist a piece of wire through the hole in the end of the lever or use a tie-strap to make sure the lever can't flip open. Thats what I always thought the hole was for.

- Rick

[ddl]

I am sure that you what to do this in a safe manner. I brought a trailer 18 foot long designed to handle 10,000 lbs or so they say for 1200 dollars new. But in comparison, $1200 to 1800 is cheaper than $15000 for a new tractor. I can not see why you would want to rebuild a trailer to fit your needs when trailers are really cheap as compared to your tractor or your pickup that is pulling the trailer. MHO

Dan L

[Steelfan]

Thanks again to all of you gentlemen. I got some great advise here. I'm proud to be a member of this forum, that has great people . I'll post when I decide to do something. Kent

[dmccarty]

SteelFan,

I just got a chance to read your thread on Tractor Hauling.

If you are still looking for information on towing, go to
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ford-diesel.com>http://www.ford-diesel.com</A> and read the Towing
discusstion area. You got some very good advice here
on TBN but there is loads more on ford-diesel. No pun
intended! [img]/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Later...
Dan McCarty

[Steelfan]

Thanks Dan, I'm grateful. Kent

[DONOTDELETE]

Is that a dump truck? If so, what is the capacity?

[Soundguy]

I think that single axle trailer is going to be a problem.. remember, the axle is also carrying the trailer weight.

I have a 16' trailer, tandem axle rated at 3k a piece ( but believe they are really 3.5k )

Anyway.. the trailer is a heavy frame, and probably weighs in at around 1700 lbs or so.
My nh 1920 is about 3200 with fluids.. and I imagine my disc is about 600 lbs... I'm within 500 lbs of the 6k limit right there.
One of the axles has brakes....
The load just feels a bit funny... but I am used to pulling my horse trailer any way. Make sure your hitch is the proper class ( III or IV ) also check your tounge...

Dot says you must have a minimum of 2 tiedowns, plus one every so many feet... for us tractor people.. that probably just means 2. I use a chain in front, and a no-cut nylon ratcheting strap in back, rated for 10k pounds... most of hte good ones have break ratings at around 3 times their load ratings.
Small price to pay for your tractor.

My trailer was 1700 brand new... had breaks, and a break-away break controller.. you should be able to find something similar.

Chris