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[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Sold a tractor today. Hauling Guy that came to fetch it had an unusual way to strap it down lol and was unprepared to haul the tractor.

I suggested to him, 2 straps on front, one around the axle just behind both front tires and a 3rd strap on the drawbar with a shackle. Then one strap on the bucket sitting on the pallet forks with back pressure to the forks.

He fished one strap threw the loader cross member, after I verbally suggested I wouldn’t do that because it could be hard on the loader pistons if the tractor moves. He put two straps diagonally across the bucket. He had a puzzled look on his face on the rear, I asked if he had a shackle and he said he didn’t, so I got in my car and gave him one for the drawbar.

I gave him a plastic bag and some zip ties to cover the exhaust since it’s front facing and tractor has a turbo. I even gave him zip ties to secure his slack straps because he didn’t bring tape or zip ties lol.

He had a real nice rig though, dually tandem trailer pulled behind a newer F350 I believe.

 

[Industrial Toys]

That's so Overkill!

 

[CADplans]

That's so Overkill!

From other discussions I have seen,, using straps to tie down ANY machine is cause for an instant ticket in some states,,
I would never use straps for a machine that large,, only chains,, but,, that is me,,

I have also seen guys say you need to be careful about running straps across a bucket,, it will make the strap fray,, - :confused2:
The only way I would use a strap is to hold the hood down, or keep the doors closed,, but, that is me,,,

 

[jlgurr]

Thanks.
It's a project, after the basement is finished. I have it titled in my name...it was my great uncles, and his family gave it to me. I got to keep the original title from 1949. It runs, but it's been probably 8 years. 1948 Dodge Powerwagon, FWIW.

Looks to me it will be a great project!

 

[jlgurr]

This recently happened locally. Always keep your trailer tongue-heavy!

The guy on the phone: "Yup, we came over the crest of the hill and there it was: found, on road, dead."

 

[thekkfan]

From other discussions I have seen,, using straps to tie down ANY machine is cause for an instant ticket in some states,,
I would never use straps for a machine that large,, only chains,, but,, that is me,,

I have also seen guys say you need to be careful about running straps across a bucket,, it will make the strap fray,, - :confused2:
The only way I would use a strap is to hold the hood down, or keep the doors closed,, but, that is me,,,

Same for that one running through the tubing.

I'd be surprised if it wasnt 'dancing' in the rear with that strap configuration. I would have have used one strap for each side on the rear.

 

[Morning Wood]

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Sold a tractor today. Hauling Guy that came to fetch it had an unusual way to strap it down lol and was unprepared to haul the tractor.

I suggested to him, 2 straps on front, one around the axle just behind both front tires and a 3rd strap on the drawbar with a shackle. Then one strap on the bucket sitting on the pallet forks with back pressure to the forks.

He fished one strap threw the loader cross member, after I verbally suggested I wouldn’t do that because it could be hard on the loader pistons if the tractor moves. He put two straps diagonally across the bucket. He had a puzzled look on his face on the rear, I asked if he had a shackle and he said he didn’t, so I got in my car and gave him one for the drawbar.

I gave him a plastic bag and some zip ties to cover the exhaust since it’s front facing and tractor has a turbo. I even gave him zip ties to secure his slack straps because he didn’t bring tape or zip ties lol.

He had a real nice rig though, dually tandem trailer pulled behind a newer F350 I believe.

That whole tie down job is a joke. The rear can slide all around the place. I agree the bucket and cross tube might cut the strap and I would also just use chains and binders.
Sad thing is it was probably fine and the guy will continue on ignorant as usual

 

[rangerfredbob]

Always tie down the rear of something better than the front, braking horsepower is much higher than acceleration horsepower...

 

[Industrial Toys]

Isn't it Found on Roof Dead?

I was only playing when I took that JD 6200 on the trailer picture. I was selling the trailer and thought I would make like a "Serving Suggestion"

 

[Diggin It]

Do y'all think the trailer they delivered mine on was big enough?