Safety chain ideas needed

[Sean2202]

Looking to add a safety chain to my PJ dump trailer tractor combo. I have the trailer hooked to the flex point #FPHS 3 point hitch which makes it easy to hook up and drop the trailer easy from the cab. I only use this setup on my property.

I am looking for ideas on how a safety chain could be safely and easily used with this system. The chains on the dump trailer are too short and would keep those for on road applications with the truck. I am also looking for a good place to buy chain and hooks and not some Chinese garbage.

Thanks for any input
Sean

 

[LouNY]

Numerous places to get safty chains from;
from NAPA or tractor supply to e' trailer.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tr...PkeIyfp7qLEGpY33qnIYpHB2QOV89InMaApfhEALw_wcB

One thing that I would be more concerned about would be the possibility of the trailer tongue lifting up on the drawbar assemble that you have.
I would rig a chain from the lift arms down to a solid location on the lower tractor frame to prevent the hitch from raising higher then the hydraulics can lift it.

the second picture show my stop chains for my trailer hitch.

 

[Have tractor did travel]

Lou - Great thought about chaining down the drawbar assembly. Thanks for contributing.

 

[bcp]

Replace two of the pintle hook mounting bolts with eye bolts or eye nuts. Hook your road safety chains to them.

Bruce

 

[Jchonline]

+1 on the tractor supply chain options. They have good chain if you are willing to pay for it. They will also cut it to length for free, minimum 1 ft.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I agree with Lou on chaining down your trailer hitch to the drawbar. Even if you're not pulling around that dump trailer loaded with any weight, the trailer by itself can toss it's head freely if you're just using the 3pt trailer hitch alone.

 

[ruffdog]

^^^same....chain to the drawbar.

 

[Doughknob]

I never use chains on my property. They are required for the "in-case" notion a towed item comes off the hitch on roads. On property no need for chains unless one goes up or down steep hills or has long runs and drives very fast. If something of mine comes loose, it would just fall off the hitch and stop.

 

[ruffdog]

I never use chains on my property. They are required for the "in-case" notion a towed item comes off the hitch on roads. On property no need for chains unless one goes up or down steep hills or has long runs and drives very fast. If something of mine comes loose, it would just fall off the hitch and stop.

You're thinking of the trailer safety chains. The OP is asking about a chain to keep the 3pt from being forced up by the trailer.

 

[oosik]

The tongue on my farm wagon goes to the hitch on my tractor draw bar. I use a single chain to prevent "run away" in case this system fails.

No need for a 3-point hitch system. The tongue on my farm wagon is quite long. It is hinged to move up/down. With the steerable front wheels it can be a challenge backing up.

 

[Sean2202]

Thanks for the replies.

Interesting the ideas about chaining the hitch down on the trailer as well. Never thought about that and have used the setup a few years without issue. Thanks for the idea.

@LouNY I like your setup. Did you make the hitch or buy it?

 

[LouNY]

Built it, it's a multi purpose hitch.
Drawbar (bumper type) or gooseneck and also used for pulling.

 

[CoyPatton]

You're thinking of the trailer safety chains. The OP is asking about a chain to keep the 3pt from being forced up by the trailer.

I believe you should reread the OP’s first post!
Why would he consider trying to use the “too short” trailer safety chains to do as you suggest.
Your point of needing to tie down the 3ph as it has no restrain from raising in normal operation other than weight on the 3ph. It is not what the OP asked about from my reading of his post.

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks for the replies.
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@LouNY I like your setup. Did you make the hitch or buy it?

If you want to buy one check here: OMNI Combo 3 point Trailer Hitch Imatch Compatible - OMNI Mfg LLC

Or the one I have: TRANSFORMER Quick Hitch Compatible Platform - OMNI Mfg LLC

 

[WranglerX]

For solution to OP first post on trailer safety chains to short, put a set of loops at end of receiver to accommodate "road" chains on trailer....

And YES chaining down 3PH would also be good idea...

And if chains drag, use bungee cord to support them...

IF chains still to short add a few links...

Grade 70 Twin Clevis Link,Transport Grade, Yellow Chromate

Grade 70 Twin Clevis Link,Transport Grade, Yellow Chromate

www.e-rigging.com