Binders and chain

[jacric2005]

I looped one over the front bumper on my L3200 & cranked it down hard. A 15 minute ride later the not sharp at all corner of the bumper had half way cut through the heavy strap. I mostly switched to chain after that. Smarter strapping could have made a strap work, but I figured chain will be the safest if it rubs on some corner I don't expect.

I still have a milk crate or 2 of straps. Use them for other things in the truck & trailer. Strapped down some cabinets & boxes recently. But I avoid them for big metal stuff like tractors & implements now.

Ha ha, we store our straps in milk cartons as well. Thanks for your answer.

 

[Elvenhome21]

I always use chain in the rear and straps In the front with maybe an extra chain in front if its a heavy tractor. Chain in the rear keeps it from moving in and accident. Straps in the front cinchs it tight and has a little give it moves a little. I never cared for chain binders, the snap style I'm always nervous about, and the ratchet style is a lot of farting around for what it's worth. A 3 in ratchet strap is light-years faster and easier.