Chains VS Straps

[Georgia Swamp]

What's everyone's opinion on this? I am new to hauling a tractor but not new to hauling, I have hauled plenty of cars/trucks, atv's stuff like that. I never used chains or bucks until I hauled my tractor home from the dealer. Just wanted some opinions on this.

 

[newbury]

Chains on tractors, straps on implements is my GENERAL rule. But the main thing is to have everything securely fastened so they won't move around.
Spider webbing would probably do if you could get a big enough spider.

 

[Scotty Dive]

When I got first got my tractor and a Jeep that I needed to trailer around I went with the 10,000 pounds straps. What I found was that one of my straps frayed one time when I was trailering another tractor with a brush hog. The thing to remember when using straps is that they should have an unobstructed path from the attachment point to the trailer. Otherwise they will wear and fray. To that point, I am now switching over to chains for most of my towing applications.

 

[ModMech]

I use straps only when a chain would do damage to the load. For me, chains are just easier because you have more securement options at the ends and can more easily get them exactly where you want them.

 

[crashz]

I've had straps fail on heavy equipment. Something about the elastic properties and sharp steel edges. So I stick with chains on everything except very light items or items I strap down in the bed of my truck.

 

[newbury]

When I got first got my tractor and a Jeep that I needed to trailer around I went with the 10,000 pounds straps. What I found was that one of my straps frayed one time when I was trailering another tractor with a brush hog. The thing to remember when using straps is that they should have an unobstructed path from the attachment point to the trailer. Otherwise they will wear and fray. To that point, I am now switching over to chains for most of my towing applications.

Straps need to be "rewound" or coiled up by a responsible person who will ensure any "frayed" are immediately replaced. However they are less damaging to paint and equipment.

I've had straps fail on heavy equipment. Something about the elastic properties and sharp steel edges. So I stick with chains on everything except very light items or items I strap down in the bed of my truck.

Any place a strap is used and there is an edge protection is required. I'll often shove a piece of folded cardboard between the strap and the surface. I'd like to get some fire hose but so far prices and quantity were to great at the local auctions. I don't need 300 feet of hose.

 

[xzcVAbc5]

I'm a strapper, however, I've never transported anything bigger than a truck on my car trailer. Recently, I upgraded my straps and ratchets.

QTY 4 of these: Amazon.com: Keeper (04228) 36" x 2" Premium Axle Strap with D-Ring: Automotive

and

QTY 4 of these: Amazon.com: Erickson 58504 Blue 2" x 7' Car/Machinery Ratcheting Tie-Down Strap: Automotive

So far I haven't needed to transport with my new straps yet, but I do like them. The axle wrap has a protective sheath to prevent the strap from being frayed.

 

[Scotty Dive]

I'd like to get some fire hose but so far prices and quantity were to great at the local auctions. I don't need 300 feet of hose.

In my case the strap was new but wore itself 90% through within a couple of hours. I got lucky, replaced the webbing and now know better.

Go to your local fire department. They usually have a few rolls of hose that has failed and will give it away....great for all sorts of things and there is an inner layer that looks like fiber glass or Kevlar and an outer layer that is vary thick and durable.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I use straps for stuff under 6K. 5/16" G70 for heavier.

Chris

 

[farm boy00]

Use chains for tractors and any trucks. Only own trucks so no worry about that