chaining down your equipment

[puckgrinder85]

Here is in Wisconsin where we run a vehicle carrier and the DOT will stop a small truck and inspect you. The last few years have sparked a lot of small trucks with large equipment trailers usually overweight, licensing not up to par and tie downs that are not adequate, etc.. If you're only using two chains to secure a tractor please stop being irresponsible and do it right. Lever binders suck, get the ratcheting ones on a side note.

 

[Don87]

I think you can find the federal standards here.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:
Down towards the bottom there's a section call "protection against falling and shifting cargo".

I did find this "(b) Preparation of equipment being transported. (1) Accessory equipment, such as hydraulic shovels, must be completely lowered and secured to the vehicle." under the 10,000lb and larger equipment. So hydraulic shovels is just an example.

Yes, that's exactly what I posted above. But if you read the couple of paragraphs before that, it states that all attachments will be lowered and secured to the vehicle.

 

[Big Thom]

Hey: What about using those four inch wide yellow belts with ratchets (I don't know their real name) instead of chains? I see them on big loads all the time. Are they an okay sustitute for chains and binders?

 

[treman]

I know this is mundane and on the simple side but have you looked through the owners manual? It may seem strange but the bobcat T870 and grinder head I operate at work specifies that the front of the machine be chained down from the loader arms. there are even specified tie down points cut in the steel. Either way the knowledge on this site is invaluable.

 

[puckgrinder85]

Hey: What about using those four inch wide yellow belts with ratchets (I don't know their real name) instead of chains? I see them on big loads all the time. Are they an okay sustitute for chains and binders?

I would presume they would be fine as long as the Wll (working load limit) is up to par with what your state requires for said weight of the machine. In a lot of cases straps/ loops are stronger than chain.

 

[horse7]

let me tell you ... 200 for fire ext not properly mounted ...

What is the proper mounting for the fire extinguisher? (I know it may vary by state, but I'd be interested in what ANY state says. I could not find anything in the NYS regs exc for school buses when I went looking some time ago).

 

[Deere9986]

What is the proper mounting for the fire extinguisher? (I know it may vary by state, but I'd be interested in what ANY state says. I could not find anything in the NYS regs exc for school buses when I went looking some time ago).

texas dot got me for having one in the toolbox of my semi that was not bolted down

 

[JB4310]

I use 4 point 3/8" grade 70 chain tie-down for my CUT. I use a strap for loader and anything that's on the 3pt.

I feel totally secure with this setup.

JB