Transportation Chain and Binders

[3 Horse Ranch]

One will never regret using more chains, binders or straps than necessary.

 

[DieselBound]

One will never regret using more chains, binders or straps than necessary.

Except when one has to then disconnect/unhook and stow them! (There's also the issue of securing excess when in transport.)

I do what's necessary for the job (no skimping). More stuff you have to fasten the more chances of missing something: yes, always check, and check shortly after setting out; but, my point is is that it's better to focus on doing the job right than to toss more stuff at something in the hopes of making it right.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

These look interesting! The speed of a lever action binder, but without the kickback when load releasing them.

Recoil-less Cam Action Lever Binder​

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

What is the difference between 2 10 foot chains on the rear or one 20 foot chain secured through the drawbar and fastened in two corners of the trailer? If you do the same in the front, you have tie-downs on 4 corners of the trailer.

DOT regs say one chain "can" be used, but only if it functions as two separate chains. In other words, you could use each end of the chain to an attachment point on the equipment, then a separate binder on each side, and so long as there is slack chain in between, they function as separate chains. So running a chain from one side through a clevis on the draw bar to the other side and using one binder is fine - so long as your equipment is 10K or less. But for something heavier, four separate binders (one for each corner) must be used, and there must be slack in the chain between two different corners of using a single chain for two attachment points. Basically the "four corner attachments" rule means one chain failure still leaves three connected, not merely for four attachments to the trailer. I hope that makes sense.

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

These look interesting! The speed of a lever action binder, but without the kickback when load releasing them.

Recoil-less Cam Action Lever Binder​

I used to use a truckers winch/cheater bar and not have to worry worry about the kickback. The cam action binder is nearly triple the cost of a standard binder. I like the speed of standard binders over the ratchet type, but I like the ability to keep an even tension on chain with the ratchet type.

 

[Citydude]

Dirt Perfect, a YouTube celebrity, uses speed binders and swears by them.

https://www.speedbinders.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUHRMwCVBMXNe2enxjdKkXv4guB9ot31RYbWMuOVe2Rtdo3mlMS8w6RoCt_0QAvD_BwE

 

[3 Horse Ranch]

Dirt Perfect, a YouTube celebrity, uses speed binders and swears by them.

https://www.speedbinders.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUHRMwCVBMXNe2enxjdKkXv4guB9ot31RYbWMuOVe2Rtdo3mlMS8w6RoCt_0QAvD_BwE

At $120 a pop, I think I'll stick to straps for my tractor.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

I used to use a truckers winch/cheater bar and not have to worry worry about the kickback. The cam action binder is nearly triple the cost of a standard binder. I like the speed of standard binders over the ratchet type, but I like the ability to keep an even tension on chain with the ratchet type.

I'm honestly not going to use them a lot, maybe five or six times a year, at that. If the Chinese ones are sturdy enough, they sell them at US Truck Supplies for $30 each. The ratcheting ones are the same price, and the regular lever action ones are $23.

 

[Huntshillhaus Farm]

Dirt Perfect, a YouTube celebrity, uses speed binders and swears by them.

https://www.speedbinders.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUHRMwCVBMXNe2enxjdKkXv4guB9ot31RYbWMuOVe2Rtdo3mlMS8w6RoCt_0QAvD_BwE

Those are for guys doing this every day. A bit pricey for me, though.

 

[jyoutz]

DOT regs say one chain "can" be used, but only if it functions as two separate chains. In other words, you could use each end of the chain to an attachment point on the equipment, then a separate binder on each side, and so long as there is slack chain in between, they function as separate chains. So running a chain from one side through a clevis on the draw bar to the other side and using one binder is fine - so long as your equipment is 10K or less. But for something heavier, four separate binders (one for each corner) must be used, and there must be slack in the chain between two different corners of using a single chain for two attachment points. Basically the "four corner attachments" rule means one chain failure still leaves three connected, not merely for four attachments to the trailer. I hope that makes sense.

It does make sense. Thanks.