Need help trailoring for the first time

[rekees4300]

This is a ratchet strap. I personally would not use these for trailoring a tractor but if YOU wanna use them then good luck.

 

[Jaylegger]

This is a ratchet strap. I personally would not use these for trailoring a tractor but if YOU wanna use them then good luck.

Instead of a 1" strap like that posted (4 of which which would not meet the strength required for a 3,000 lb tractor and anyone following the securement standard wouldn't use anyway) what about a 4" strap with a WLL of 6600#'s as apposed to a 1" of 500#'s?? I wouldn't feel safe with this chain either.

To put aside one's subjective feeling on matter, carrier tie-down standards I would hope are based on objective testing and data which if adhered to should provide a reasonable level of safety and provide protection from negligence.

 

[Egon]

If you use the brake over type

If you are using this type of load binder watch your hands when you snap it over.

 

[BruceWard]

If we are talking about a JD 2520 Product Specification for 2520 4WD Compact Tractor (26.5hp)

Then the 10,000 pound break strength straps are plenty for its 1865 pound weight.

I am not familiar with the tractor so I am unsure of the best place to position the straps. But the straps are plenty to hold the weight.

 

[whistlepig]

Nylon stretches. Chains do too. But chains don't stretch near as much as nylon. Don't get me wrong. Nylon does have the strength. We use nylon straps rated for 40,000# where I work. We also have chains rated for the same capacity. When the crane picks up 40,000# with the chains the stretch is not noticeable to the eye. When the crane picks up 40,000# with a nylon strap the strap stretches several feet before the lift. For me a nylon strap tying down a tractor is like using a giant rubber band.

 

[kebo]

If you are using this type of load binder watch your hands when you snap it over.

Good advice, and wear good gloves too. Also, when you try to snap it down, be prepared in case it decides to pop back up on you. You can use a cheater pipe, just be ready if it snaps back and you lose your grip on the pipe!

When I use my load binders, I try to have some excess chain left over so I can wrap it around the handle on each binder a couple of times (and tie it off) after I snap it over. This helps prevent them from popping back over if your chain gets loose while you are in transit. Also good idea to stop and check the binders every so often.

 

[some zilch]

snap binders are an accident waiting to happen when they let go as you are either tightening or loosening them. alot of people also seem to "forget" to somehow tie them shut so they dont snap open going down the road. i personally, refuse to use snap binders, and only use ratcheting binders. i also would not use a strap to hold my tractor to the trailer; an attachment/the loader yes, but the machine itself no.

you can chain a tractor down w/2 chains and 4 binders, and still pull from all 4 corners

 

[Ken45101]

snap binders are an accident waiting to happen when they let go as you are either tightening or loosening them. alot of people also seem to "forget" to somehow tie them shut so they dont snap open going down the road. i personally, refuse to use snap binders, and only use ratcheting binders.

The driver for the local tractor store uses a big cheater pipe to pull down the smap binders. He told me that he has been hit in the face by it flying back :confused2:

Ken

 

[tjse9006]

Thinks for the advice guys. I got it there safely but I have to admit the feeling of one of those straps breaking was not comfortable. I will get 3/8 chain and rachet tie downs for future hauling. Just to be safe. Thanks! Tony

 

[Duffster]

Nylon ratchet straps are out. You need good 3/8" chain.

Even if you couldn't use straps you don't need 3/8 chain, way overkill for a 2520.