Chaining it down ?

megaboz · May 18, 2012

I did notice on the rail in the rear there are two holes, might be able to utilize them to some degree to tie down. Maybe some kind of buckle or something, the only thing I don't like about hooking like that in the rear (like I did) is that I noticed because of my tractor position this time, they slid up some when I tighten the straps, still secure, just not the way I like.

Generally I back my tractor on, but having the brush hog on, my rear wheel hangs off a bit and I would rather have it hanging off then the bucket, plus for me is a weight/balance issue on the trailer. When it is loaded right, you don't notice it back there.

KennedyDiesel · May 18, 2012

My chain hooks are where megaboz has his straps crossing the bucket. I also have a pr out at the corners. I shoul dnot though that I have a skid steer bucket on mine which is WAY heavier built and will not bend like the tractor buckets will.

No strap rub worries this way either.

yandeereguy · May 18, 2012

Don87 said:
Sure is. I hauled steel for 7 years. I pull dry van and reefer now.

WHOA!! what kinda farmin you doing

Red Horse · May 18, 2012

KennedyDiesel said:
I always have my loader on and I have chain hooks on the bucket. I use a single chain and run from floor ring #1 to bucket and again from ring #2 to opposite side of bucket. I suppose in the big picture I should probablt cross them but this works. I also use a couple of pieces of wood under the bucket to protect the floor. I back the tractor up until tight and set the brake.

At the rear I have a clevis in the rear hitch and loop through in a V pattern. I use a binder to secure.

KD and Greg G- I notice you both have 3000 series. On my 300CX and 400X I carry an old rake handle on my trailer and I push the chain through the round cross pipe on the loader arms. On the rear I have a HD Clevis on the drawbar and pass the chain through that. One ratchett biner up front, and one in the rear.

megaboz · May 19, 2012

Red Horse said:
KD and Greg G- I notice you both have 3000 series. On my 300CX and 400X I carry an old rake handle on my trailer and I push the chain through the round cross pipe on the loader arms. On the rear I have a HD Clevis on the drawbar and pass the chain through that. One ratchett biner up front, and one in the rear.

Depending on the state I don't think that would be considered 4 corners. Any failure would leave the entire end free.

Personally I don't like chains, but that is my opinion. While straps will wear, chains usually don't show wear until too late. They tend to hurt more when they snap compared to a strap.

greg_g · May 19, 2012

Red Horse said:
One ratchett biner up front, and one in the rear.

Well thanks, but that's technically two-point tie down. I'm already using 3-point; one front, two rear.

//greg//

Red Horse · May 19, 2012

megaboz said:
Depending on the state I don't think that would be considered 4 corners. Any failure would leave the entire end free.

Personally I don't like chains, but that is my opinion. While straps will wear, chains usually don't show wear until too late. They tend to hurt more when they snap compared to a strap.

Megaboz/greg-you are both correct- my hauls are like 3 miles to either of my son's houses or local fairgrounds-low speed, local roads. Also grade 70 3/8ths and made in USA chain, hooks, and binders.