Why tie down like this?

Your pic didn't show up.

 

Maybe the manufacturer didn't want chains over their new paint?

 

Put the bucket flat and the underside will have paintdamage.
Also the way he tied the bucket, i doubt it will move even if the hydraulics bleed.

 

I couldn't tell ya. I'd put it flat myself. The paint on the bottom of that bucket will be gone first pass into the pile. Besides, its usually part of the PDI at the dealer to touch up any damaged paint on the machine.

 

My thought was with it flat it might end up sitting on top of the strobe and the rubber bumpers on the flip axle and no way of securing it since the bucket is wider then the trailer.

 

Unless it is going to a show.
Or a photoshoot.
I've done both and they don't like scratches.

 

no bounce or scrappage

 

is scuffing the paint on the bottom really a concern? First lick it makes on the first job it’s gone anyway, and it’s not like you see the underside on the dealer lot.

 

You may be onto something, I never thought of that, especially if they are taking pics or staged it at a show with the bucket in the air.