Trailer chain configuration

[radioman]

If you happen to be short of two binders, just hook chains in front and drive tractor backwards tighten chains and lock it worth parking brake.then use binders in rear.

 

[john_bud]

I chain down my tractor just like FF117 does. DOT calls for four separate chain contact points with the trailer if the equipment is over 10,000 lbs. At least thats what is required in Maryland.

Best to check with your State DOT if you are legal or not if that is a concern of yours.

Right. Federal regs call for 10,000 pound wheeled items to have 4 chains. Some states may spec that for under ...thats why you need to check.

I use 2 chains. At the rear i go through the rims. At the front through the FEL cross tube. yeah, paint it chipped. It gets hauled 10-15 times a year. If chips P you off, old fire hose around the chain is supposed to help.

 

[kwswan]

Right. Federal regs call for 10,000 pound wheeled items to have 4 chains. .

Care to post the regulation for this?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Care to post the regulation for this?

This 10K rule is what I have been told also by leo's here also. Below 10K straps are also ok for rolling loads as long as they are properly rated.

Chris

 

[ramheadjim]

Care to post the regulation for this?

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 & sect;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 tires. & sect;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 & sect;393.128, or in accordance with the provisions of & sect; & sect;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.

c. Securement of heavy vehicles, equipment ormachinery with crawler tracks or wheels. 1. In addition to the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, heavy equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels must be restrained against movement in the lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical direction using a minimum of four tiedowns.

 

[dstig1]

If you happen to be short of two binders, just hook chains in front and drive tractor backwards tighten chains and lock it worth parking brake.then use binders in rear.

Exactly what I do, using 4 chains, 2 binders at the rear.

 

[aczlan]

This 10K rule is what I have been told also by leo's here also. Below 10K straps are also ok for rolling loads as long as they are properly rated.

I have yet to find a reg that specifies chains vs straps vs cable. Just what the WLL ratings have to be.

Aaron Z

 

[lt190b]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationI think this link will provide all the information you would ever want and more

 

[LHS Inc]

Right. Federal regs call for 10,000 pound wheeled items to have 4 chains. Some states may spec that for under ...thats why you need to check.

I use 2 chains. At the rear i go through the rims. At the front through the FEL cross tube. yeah, paint it chipped. It gets hauled 10-15 times a year. If chips P you off, old fire hose around the chain is supposed to help.

I used to run my chain thru the tube also but I found a place on the front of the tractor to secure a chain so I went that route.

I like the idea of the firehose to slip the chain thru. Are those available for sale for that purpose?

 

[LHS Inc]

If you happen to be short of two binders, just hook chains in front and drive tractor backwards tighten chains and lock it worth parking brake.then use binders in rear.

You'll get nailed by DOT everytime if you do it that way. Each chain has to have its own rachet binder.