How do you chain down your 50 HP tractor for transport?

[Peter 315]

My 2” ratchet straps have no “straps” on ratchet end. They have 16” chain connected to ratchet with a removable pin.

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What brand?

 

[lostcreekranch]

What brand?

This is what I have. Bought mine 2-3 years ago and they were under $100 as I recall.

WLL is 3,335 lb.

(4) 2" 3' Chain Anchor Ratchet Straps f Flatbed Truck Trailer Wrecker Tie Down | eBay

 

[Peter 315]

This is what I have. Bought mine 2-3 years ago and they were under $100 as I recall.

WLL is 3,335 lb.

(4) 2" 3' Chain Anchor Ratchet Straps f Flatbed Truck Trailer Wrecker Tie Down | eBay

Thanks

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

More goodies showed up today, these things are sweet, I really like the rubbery grab handle to bypass the handle but still ratchet to quickly tighten slack. Will work great.

I can put it in free spin and very quickly spin the rubber part to clear slack. I can see if you had a lot to work these would save a ton of time.

 

[sixdogs]

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More goodies showed up today, these things are sweet, I really like the rubbery grab handle to bypass the handle but still ratchet to quickly tighten slack. Will work great.

I can put it in free spin and very quickly spin the rubber part to clear slack. I can see if you had a lot to work these would save a ton of time.

What was the price of those?

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

What was the price of those?

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$53 each shipped to the door.

 

[wolfpack2]

sixdogs, if the short end is attached with a bolt, you can buy replacement short ends for Truck n Tow. They make their own straps right here in Detroit. I have several of them and they are all quality items.

Short End Replacement Straps w/ Chain Anchors - Ratchet Strap Components - Cargo Control

 

[sixdogs]

sixdogs, if the short end is attached with a bolt, you can buy replacement short ends for Truck n Tow. They make their own straps right here in Detroit. I have several of them and they are all quality items.

Short End Replacement Straps w/ Chain Anchors - Ratchet Strap Components - Cargo Control

I have towed for years but only with straps--no chain ends-- and am amazed I can buy replacements like this. Duh, I had no idea. Can you buy long ends with chains on or is it them time to buy a whole hew assy?

 

[lostcreekranch]

I’ve watched how folks secure loads on trailers for many years. Amazing how many “amateurs” I see on the road, even Interstate, hauling small tractors, etc., totally unsecured and, I assume, counting on emergency brake on whatever they’re hauling.

Of those that do try to secure their load with chains / load binders, I see chains dropped thru stake pockets and hooked on the bottom side.



If .... anything gets loose, what happens to the hook, as a result of gravity?



Probably same on both ends of the chain?


Drop end of chain thru stake pocket then, catch Hook on top side of your stake pocket. If the chain gets loose, the hook is still hanging on the stake pocket.



A trick I learned, a few years ago, from a guy that hauled tractors almost daily is to eliminate most of the slack chain, usually wrapped around your load binders. Drop the chain hook thru the appropriate stake pocket then drop thru next stake pocket and hook to top of that pocket, like this.




I know that most of us know better but, if this helps just one of us ...... a wreck could be avoided.

 

[4570Man]

I found a hardware store selling these for $7 each. I bought 6 and should have bought more.