Would this work for a chain tie down point

   / Would this work for a chain tie down point #1  

bottlediger

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I use chains/binders when securing to my trailer. I dont want to wrap the chain around the axle because it chews up the paint. I noticed on the front of the frame where the brush guard is located it looks to be a good spot to bolt on a plate with a lunette or pintle loop. Do you feel if I got one of these plates fabbed up this would be secure enough for the two chains to secure the front of the tractor?

Attached is a pic of the front mounting point right at the brush guard and the other picture if a shot of a plate with lunette loop that I would install in that location

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   / Would this work for a chain tie down point #2  
Bottlediger,
I can't share any experience or knowledge regarding tie-down point suggestions, but I did notice your work station.... WOW, you have some serious wooden beams in the ceiling! Is your work station in the lower section of a old farm barn or what?

BarnieTrk
 
   / Would this work for a chain tie down point
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#3  
Yes Sir, that is an old 1880s PA bank barn 40x80. The summer beams shown are 14"x12" and there are 3 spans of them. Very beefy barn
 
   / Would this work for a chain tie down point #4  
Some states have different laws might be good idea call law enforcement.

I have somewhat same setup for my tie down front and rear and works good.
 

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   / Would this work for a chain tie down point #5  
Proper strength Eye Bolts might work for you.
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Some states have different laws might be good idea call law enforcement.

I have somewhat same setup for my tie down front and rear and works good.

Very nice job............
 
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I made plates to go behind the grill guard ..........l3800 front tie down.jpg
 
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#9  
Thanks for all the ideas guys
 
   / Would this work for a chain tie down point #10  
I had a D ring welded to the bottom of my grill guard on my L3700. Its where I tie it down in the front when I transport it now.
 

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