Chained Tractor down for first time. Assess and Critique please.

[blue9249]

I had it back with the rear tires between the axles when I had the snowblower attached and it rode really light on the tongue.

in that case keep doing what your doing, from the picture it looks like it would be nose heavy but alas not everything in known through a picture on the internet lol.

 

[bcp]

I've never cared for the "one chain" at each end method. It seems weak at preventing side movement on a rough road.

Does the box blade have a block under so it doesn't creep down onto the tractor's rear chain and wear through a link?

I think the bucket needs a tie down, too.

Bruce

 

[Soldier415]

I've never cared for the "one chain" at each end method. It seems weak at preventing side movement on a rough road.

Does the box blade have a block under so it doesn't creep down onto the tractor's rear chain and wear through a link?

I think the bucket needs a tie down, too.

Bruce

I am ordering another chain and two more ratchet binders so i can go from each corner. Bucket will be getting a tie down strap

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

I am ordering another chain and two more ratchet binders so i can go from each corner. Bucket will be getting a tie down strap

That's what I was going to suggest. A while back on here someone posted the dot regs for trailering wheeled equipment and I think it calls for a chain on each corner plus one on all implements. That may only apply for over 10k loads so don't take my word for it. I run four chains on the tractor and one on any implements including the loader. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would move it back a foot. I would also put the box blade on the deck and use 4 separate chains.

I never liked the one chain method. If it fails or comes loose you are in trouble plus it provides no side to side security.

 

[TomSeller]

I've never cared for the "one chain" at each end method. It seems weak at preventing side movement on a rough road.

Does the box blade have a block under so it doesn't creep down onto the tractor's rear chain and wear through a link?

I think the bucket needs a tie down, too.

Bruce

Agree, one chain on each end hooked up like that allows side to side movement. 4 separate point to point connections are the best. You can do it with one chain on each end if the chain is long enough (loop the ends back). But a slip center should be avoided. 4 separate chains are best. Otherwise looks pretty good, maybe park it back a smidge. All the excess chain needs to be secured.

 

[Fallon]

I agree on chain the loader/bucket. I wouldn't use a strap, use chain. Strap will get cut on any corners it bends over, even if its not sharp

 

[mcfarmall]

Lower the bucket and 3 point implements to the ground anytime the tractor is parked. I consider the tractor being on a trailer to be parked. It's a good habit to form, adds a measure of stability, and will prevent potential crushing accidents. Also if your chain is stretched over it as in your picture, it can become slack if the implement should creep down.

 

[Soldier415]

I would move it back a foot. I would also put the box blade on the deck and use 4 separate chains.

I never liked the one chain method. If it fails or comes loose you are in trouble plus it provides no side to side security.

If I put the box blade on the deck it is in the way of the chains

 

[Soldier415]

Lower the bucket and 3 point implements to the ground anytime the tractor is parked. I consider the tractor being on a trailer to be parked. It's a good habit to form, adds a measure of stability, and will prevent potential crushing accidents. Also if your chain is stretched over it as in your picture, it can become slack if the implement should creep down.

It is lowered onto a wooden block, if I put it all the way down it is in the way of the chain running through the clevis