Tractor securement

We haul a lot of tractors, but mostly small ones. I try to use straps whenever I can. In fact some of them that's all you can use.

 

if it has two axles you can use chains.

 

Sorry your right I should have been more clear in my post.... I would just assume common sense would prevail... I would think people would know not to use a webbing type of material on a sharp object as everyone should know it will cut it... In which case yes chains would be better suited for this... This is assuming tho that you do not have anything to protect the straps from being cut... In any case I would still use chains over straps for this type of scenario...

I understand all about chains.. But this doesn't mean you can't use straps on small tractors... If you can prevent forward movement and rearward movement then you should be legal.. Regardless if you use chain or straps.. As long as it's safe to do so (no sharp edges etc..)... There are ways of doing it like if you had straps on all 4 corners of the machine (via trailer straps on both sides of trailer (not very common) or trailers straps and portable straps)... Would I do this?? No probably not cause I would be more satisfied with chains..

 

True that....But I have hauled Gators for the Army NG before....And they insisted I used straps...No chains to secure them....

 

Did he at least use chain protectors?

 

Even if the straps over the tires were enough to secure the load for weight, isn't there a reg that states you have to secure any of the hydraulic arms/booms/buckets/etc from lifting as well?

 

Simple solution if the customer wants them strapped to keep from damaging the tractor is shackles. I always use shackles when hauling tractors. Run the chain through the shackle to the rub rail and tighten away no worries about damage and I've never lost one. That being said largest I've hauled was a farmall 706 but it worked well. As for the front if its a wide front (newer one are) shackle the front if possible if there's a location on the older 2wds that I've hauled I just chained around the front tube on the axle crossed and away I went got them as tight as I could. Narrow fronts run the chain around the axle on one side between the tire and center shaft over the other side and 2 binders and use it as an indirect tied own. Probably wouldn't fly with dot but at that time I was in a pickup with a gooseneck so they didn't care one way or the other. I have seen many people use straps and I crigne every time.