Chains, hooks, binders, straps 10,000lb+ load

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Stopped at a Lowe's, no 70 grade chain... Next stop...

 

[farm boy00]

Stopped at a Lowe's, no 70 grade chain... Next stop...

Just got a magazine for harbor freight.

Grade 70 i think 20ft for $40


Rachet binders were $40 or $50. I'm almost sure on $40

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

That's pretty good pricing from what I see...I have one local...will have to see if they stock it. Thanks

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Looked at Harbor's website, found out there's one close to where I work that I knew nothing about...called them...seem to have everything in stock, headed there after work to purchase...thanks again everyone.

 

[lutt]

Check the quality of your ratchet binders also. Load limit and the like. Grade 70 chain won't do a bit of good if you have failure there. LUTT

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[crazyal]

When I transport my 12k backhoe I use 3/8" grade 70 chains. I chain the front using things like shackles that can't easily come undone then back up to tighten it and then use Dixie brand lockable lever binders. DOT will allow you to not use binders in all 4 corners as long as the operator of the two vehicle has access to start and move the equipment. The idea is that the driver needs to be able to tighten up any chain while transporting. I use 5/16" gr 70 chain on the loader and backhoe. I've seen 5/16" gr 70 chain at Lowes for a good price but never 3/8". If I was going to buy anything from Hf it would be the ratcheting binders. I've seen people wrap chains around the levers in hopes to keep them from releasing but I prefer the lockable type.

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Ratcheting binders at Harbor are rated 5400 each

 

[Deere Dude]

What about the length? I just tied down and moved my smaller tractor but hooked the chain to the front wheel hub and then to the side rail on the tractor. The chain was hitting the tire. Now that I think of it, I should have hooked the right chain to the left side of the tractor and the left chain to the right side of the tractor in a crossing pattern. Does that make sense. The chains would cross and not hit the tires then.

 

[George2615]

What about the length? I just tied down and moved my smaller tractor but hooked the chain to the front wheel hub and then to the side rail on the tractor. The chain was hitting the tire. Now that I think of it, I should have hooked the right chain to the left side of the tractor and the left chain to the right side of the tractor in a crossing pattern. Does that make sense. The chains would cross and not hit the tires then.

Crossing the chains as you describe is perfectly acceptable.
For length I bought 2 - 20' lengths of 5/16" grade 70 chain and 4 extra grade 70 grab hooks. Cut the 20'ers in half and added grab hooks giving me 4 - 10'ers. The 10' lengths are perfect for chaining my tractor to the trailer. I use ratchet binders rather than the boomer style.

 

[Will_C]

I often cross chains and straps to get the right angle when I tow. It actually my difficult for me to fasten my little Kubotas than it is for my brother to chain his 10 ton excavator-tougher to get the right angle on my trailer using the 4 D-rings I have.

Will