Posted by Skidhauler on January 10, 2008 at 05:20:38 from (75.104.160.38):
In Reply to: Trailer tie down-DOT? posted by Larry59 on January 09, 2008 at 19:01:39:
I haul tracked skid steers weighing 8000-10,000lbs at least weekly, daily in the summer. Others have helped you a lot--use nothing but the BEST chain as they have told you. Tie down all 4 corners and throw a chain over any attached imp as well.
As far as binders: The over-center binders you use a pipe on are not only dangerous, but a pain as well. You can get hurt, they are sometimes tough to get right--one link is too loose and the next link is WAY tight. In many instances,you need to wire the handle down. They sometime spin to where it is hard to get the pipe back on to loosen. If needed re-tightened,you then have to unwire the handle, get the pipe back out, re-wire the handle,etc. Plus there are cheap ones that will bend/spread apart at the hinge mechanism.
A good quality ratchet binder is safer and easier to use. Yes, they must be lubricated occasionally. The best thing about them is that when you check them after a few miles,all you have to do is ratchet the handle a little--no fumbling with wire, pipe, and no wild SNAP when taking them off.
Buy good quality chains and binders, and have brakes and lights on your trailer. Re-check the load after a few miles and bumps in the road.
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