Where is a good place to buy tie-down chains and binders for tractors at a reasonable price point? What is the best grade/type of chain to look for to haul, say, a 5,000-8,000 lb tractor? Are there any good places to look for used chains/binders besides Craigslist? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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kcm.MN
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I bought some new 5/16" grade 70 chain from Amazon couple years back (seller is GDP), but they have gone up since then. I think Winter is probably the best time to buy.
They currently have a 4-pack of 3/8" grade 70 for $190. When I bought mine, the 3/8 were going for about $36 each in the 4 pack. Almost got them instead but just don't need 3/8".
I paid $30 each for the 5/16" when I got them. What they're charging now is.....well, [i:83f4d02e8d]considerably[/i:83f4d02e8d] more.
They currently have a 4-pack of 3/8" grade 70 for $190. When I bought mine, the 3/8 were going for about $36 each in the 4 pack. Almost got them instead but just don't need 3/8".
I paid $30 each for the 5/16" when I got them. What they're charging now is.....well, [i:83f4d02e8d]considerably[/i:83f4d02e8d] more.
John in Mich
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I just bought 20, 5/16 grade 70 grab hooks for $77. Seemed like a good price. Amazon.
Several years ago I was at the Anderson's in Maumee, Ohio, as they closed their retail store. I bought
60 feet of grade 70 chain for half price. I'm making up some chains in various lengths to carry in my
trailer toolbox.
I bought 10 binders on the internet several years ago but I don't remember the supplier name.
You just have to look around and see what is available.
Several years ago I was at the Anderson's in Maumee, Ohio, as they closed their retail store. I bought
60 feet of grade 70 chain for half price. I'm making up some chains in various lengths to carry in my
trailer toolbox.
I bought 10 binders on the internet several years ago but I don't remember the supplier name.
You just have to look around and see what is available.
John in Mich
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- Ypsilanti, Michigan
Just found the one webb site. Try "US Cargo Control" as one possible source for your needs.
caterpillar guy
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Us Cargo control is high priced in my mind. I bought binders at truck dealers in the past as cheap as any place. Shopping will pay big dividends. There are a lot of different prices on chain and binders. TSC is robbery price wise here. I used both snap and ratchet binders and yes both are legal. I don't know where this BS about snap binders not being legal comes from. I used to tighten my snap binders first then with the ratchet ones already hook could draw them up tight and not use a pipe on them. If you loop the long chain through a shackle then hook a binder from the line on one side of the trailer to the loop then do the same thing with the other side your long chain will do both sides and not have chain that can get into trouble. That way the loose chain is in the middle of the trailer. 2 chains and 4 binders and done.
BarnyardEngineering
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Harbor Freight has 5/16" x 20ft Grade 70 chains on sale frequently. Two of those and four matching binders would be plenty for an 8000lb tractor and would not break the bank. The chain is long enough it can be used to tie the tractor down at all 4 corners.
Their chain is fine. I've been using it for years with no issues myself.
Load securing is mostly common sense. The chains have to be rated for the weight they are holding down, and there have to be enough of them to keep the machine from moving around. Just remember to throw a separate chain or strap over the loader arms or the bush hog on the back to be "legal."
Their chain is fine. I've been using it for years with no issues myself.
Load securing is mostly common sense. The chains have to be rated for the weight they are holding down, and there have to be enough of them to keep the machine from moving around. Just remember to throw a separate chain or strap over the loader arms or the bush hog on the back to be "legal."
John in Mich
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No doubt that prices vary and shopping is in order. At the time that I bought, these appeared to be the least expensive. I know several flea market/swap meet vendors who used US Cargo Control at that time.
Regardless, here, in Michigan, equipment is supposed to be secured at 4 corners. That is, four separate chains and 4 binders, crossed from attachment on equipment to the opposite side of the truck or trailer.
I also know, and see too often, loads not properly secured. I even saw one individual just put his tractor in gear on his trailer to only go 7 miles. Enforcement seems rather lax for individuals.
I have also seen some nice equipment in a ditch because the person hauling did not secure the load. One WAS a very nice antique JD.
Regardless, here, in Michigan, equipment is supposed to be secured at 4 corners. That is, four separate chains and 4 binders, crossed from attachment on equipment to the opposite side of the truck or trailer.
I also know, and see too often, loads not properly secured. I even saw one individual just put his tractor in gear on his trailer to only go 7 miles. Enforcement seems rather lax for individuals.
I have also seen some nice equipment in a ditch because the person hauling did not secure the load. One WAS a very nice antique JD.
I bought my Grade 100 chain, grade 80 hooks and ratchet binders here at American Riggers in Kansas City, Kansas.
If you call they will tell you which ones are made in the USA. I paid a bit more for USA made and that's OK.
https://americanriggers.com/
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