Cord
Veteran Member
Any suggestions on which ratchet straps to buy, length, strength etc. for hauling tractors on an aluminum trailer? I always used chains and binders in the past but with DOT checking anything for a ticket I thought I would just buy 2" tie down ratchet straps and be done. I know that the minimum is 4 tie down anchor points plus additional for implements so this makes me wonder if I should buy 27 footers off Fleabay , so what do you all use?
3/8" chains and a binder will get you past any inspection, unless you are commercial and then you'll need G70 chains. For straps, i really like the Home Depot 2" HDX straps. I think these are 27's. I'll use chains for heavy pieces or sharp corners that might cut. After that I use straps. The straps are nice because they will stretch and adjust slightly should the load settle. Gotta watch the corners because they cut easily and can wear out from fluttering.