Securing Steel reel

I'd hook a chain on each of the 4 corners around the spokes. Then a few straps over the middle. And roll.

 

They (maunfacturer/shipper) usually doesn't like that. The eye is stronger than any single point on the reel frame or spokes. Maybe that makes some sense, even though it is likely sitting in a cradle and you have at least 4 points of pressure on the "weak" poins" anyway...

 

Interesting.
We all have our own methods of chaining down a load.
As long as it works none are actually wrong.
I would have thrown six chains on it and hit the road. I have as small as gr 70 3/8", but mostly gr 100 1/2" chains on my trailers. I rarely pull out the 3/8" chains, those are for small stuff like a skid steer, buckets, blades, that sort of thing.

 

If that reel is fixed to table, I would chain, or lock reel from rotating. Then concentrate on securing the table. To much downward psi on that reel could damage its axle, or spindle. What ever it rotates on. But would need to see it in a real pic.

 

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You're fired!

 

ONLY as long as you are securing those chains to trailer attachments that are ALSO rated at least 11,300 lbs.

This is a very important point. Your chain securement is only as good as the weakest link in the system. If your trailer securement points, be they welded rub rail spools or pop up chain pockets, are rated at 6000 lbs, THAT'S all the rating you get out of that chain.

I don't get it. I see guys with 1/2" chain with aluminium Utility trailers thinking they have all that 11,300 lbs because their CHAINS are that strong, attaching them to a trailer with securement points that are only good for about HALF that. Why even buy 1/2" chains and binders with a trailer like that.

 

Sure some do...but some of us also use extremely strong steel trailers. I like half inch chain myself, if its worth chaining down, why use wimpy chains. I still say in this case I would have thrown 6 on it, and gone. But it wasn't me so it's irrelevant what I would have done. I just feel that 6 is sufficient for such a light load, we are not talking about any real weight here.

 

A steel trailer is one thing, an aluminum trailer is another matter. I spent over $400 for a welder to repair torn stake pockets when I bought my trailer. The previous owner had a habit of just looping the chain hook into the stake pocket. You can't do that with aluminium rub rails. Read the specs on the trailer. Chains should only be looped around the spools. Steel trailers with steel rub rails, yes that's fine. I've pulled both. But pay attention to the WLL of your securement to the trailer. I haven't pulled an aluminum trailer yet that has more than 6000 lbs on a spool or pot.