Chaining Down Your Grand L..

[ksmmoto]

This photo is chain on D-Ring mounted on front frame below engine. One on each side. You could also chain around front guard or to hook and clevis on front guard.

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This is rear chain wrapped around lower ROPS mount. It didn't scratch this paint, but I will use a peice of old fire hose on chain next time. Also will run hook around other way so chain doesn't put as much pressure on the tire.

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Photo of chain around boom of backhoe. I will use fire hose protector on this chain next time also.

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[ksmmoto]

Photo is of tractor on trailer. I am going to weld more D-Rings on trailer so I don't have to use stake pockets. Also note chain through FEL tube. SIX chains and ratchets total.

I removed bucket so backhoe would be on trailer and not hang off. Easy to do with Quick-Tach. Weight may have been a little forward of ideal, but it towed rock solid.

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[ksmmoto]

At the risk of getting in another touchy topic, I decided to post a photo of my truck also. It is a 2002 Ford F-150 FX4 with the 5.4 engine, automatic transmission and 3.55 limited slip rear end.

I have Firestone Air Springs and Reese 1200 lb Weight Distributing Dual Cam Hitch. I also tow my travel trailer and several smaller trailers.

Still making fine ajustments, but this first trip I went 180 miles round trip and it towed great. I could feel the weight but it moved around much less than my travel trailer.

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[GeneD14]

ksmmoto
You do a darn good job chaining your tractor down! Nice set up you got there. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MODiesel]

Thanks for all the replies, guys! I like the idea of hooks/D-Rings on the front chassis, and will probably go that route. Great ideas there! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Best Regards,
Jay