Another BX Chain Hook Option

[nwngunner]

a chain by itself is not a "legal" load securing device, if there is no method of tightening it. believe it or not, your little bitty BX24 is not going to break a chain binder. its not going to break a 2"ratchet strap. people put tractors that size in pickup beds. that has to be one of the dumbest things i have read in a long time. chain binders seem to hold up just fine, day in and day out, holding monsterous machinery to semi-trucks, and somehow manage to not break when the truck has to panic stop. ive stopped HARD several times, and yet to see a binder break. i haul loads 60 times heavier than your lawn mower, and have never broke a chain or binder. please secure your load properly, and not try to reinvent load securement. 10-4, heavy hauler??

Well if he would put the tractor in neutral pull it foward with 10,000 pound ratcheting chain binds, the rear would be tight.

How ever i would make 4 chains for hauling the tractor and use four 10,000pound binds.

Use a 5/8 or 3/4 chain drop the catch hook though your stake pocket bring it back up and drop it on to the pocket. Hook can never come loose.

If you dont have the ratchet binds use the normal style and a pipe to get them tight. Then use some 17gague wire to keep the bind locked.

I have never seen a big chain bind break. They wouldnt be rated for what they are rated for if they are going to break.

I have seen alot of people use one chain for the front one chain for the back. How ever if that chain slips at all now your load is loose. Use four chains and your load will never come off.

 

[mjncad]

Nice set of hooks, it looks factory to me.

 

[hizoot]

I take delivery of my new tractor today.....in about an hour. ( cant stand it, had to tell someone )

My question is...where do you find the weld on chain hooks? i've looked all over for'em?

 

[Ken_CT]

Graingers carries them.

Search Hook, Weld-On Type - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[mjncad]

Now if only Grainger would sell to us lowly homeowners.

 

[dex3361]

Now if only Grainger would sell to us lowly homeowners.

I buy at Graingers all the time.

 

[Capt Dan]

Does anyone know what they mean on the Grainger's page for the weld on hooks what the mean by "Trade Size".

The fourth one (grade 70) says Trade size 3/8 for 5/16 chain. I don't understand. Does anyone know why they list it this way?

Thanks, Dan

 

[ultrarunner]

Does anyone know what they mean on the Grainger's page for the weld on hooks what the mean by "Trade Size".

The fourth one (grade 70) says Trade size 3/8 for 5/16 chain. I don't understand. Does anyone know why they list it this way?

Thanks, Dan

I think it is because some will use chain and others might use cable, a sling or strap.

The nice thing about Grainger is I've never had any problem returning anything... not that I return much.

 

[Stradbash]

I take delivery of my new tractor today.....in about an hour. ( cant stand it, had to tell someone )

My question is...where do you find the weld on chain hooks? i've looked all over for'em?

Congrats on the new tractor!!!

I've done a bit of business with AWdirect and been satisfied;

Weld-On Grab Hook - Grade 70 - 1/2" - Mfg# 11-12WGH

Enjoy!

 

[bx24]

OlderToday ... nice job on the hooks. I felt the same way - I did not like my options to tie down my BX. I added some spots in both the front and the back. I use the stronger chain in the back since I figured I would have exponentially more force on the tie downs when I hit the brakes than when I took off from an intersection