Tie Down Points for Front of L6060HSTC

[tjaltz]

I’m looking to add some front trailer tie downs to my L6060HSTC tractor. In the past I would just wrap a chain through the opening below the grill, but I have installed a mesh grill guard and a lower “bib” that covers that opening to protect from branches and limbs coming up from underneath. I could remove the bib for trailering, but I’m considering bolting or welding a D-Ring or Hook to each side of the grill extension that bolts to the frame. Before I do that, I was wondering if anyone has a better idea, or has found a place to bolt a tie down point to any existing holes in the frame or grill guard extension? Thanks for any assistance.

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

Off topic, is that the Lown performance grill and chain bucket?

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Good day. Do you tow with the loader on? One option is to run a chain through the cross pipe in the loader frame. It will chip the paint on the edges if that matters to you. However I think you could put some pvc (I am not sure but it might crack the pvc with tension?) through if a concern or maybe a piece of rubber?

 

[tjaltz]

Off topic, is that the Lown performance grill and chain bucket?

It is the Lown Performance lower Bib, but the brush guard is just 3/4” opening 11 gauge expanded metal that I cut and shaped to fit inside the brush guard, and welded some “L” tabs to it so I could bolt it inside the brush guard frame. Just finished it, I need to paint it yet.

 

[tjaltz]

Good day. Do you tow with the loader on? One option is to run a chain through the cross pipe in the loader frame. It will chip the paint on the edges if that matters to you. However I think you could put some pvc (I am not sure but it might crack the pvc with tension?) through if a concern or maybe a piece of rubber?

I usually run a strap through the loader tube to secure it separately, but I was looking for a way to secure the actual tractor frame. I was told that if I go on an Interstate, I will need the tractor secured at four points and something to secure each implement, like a loader or rotary cutter.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

I usually run a strap through the loader tube to secure it separately, but I was looking for a way to secure the actual tractor frame. I was told that if I go on an Interstate, I will need the tractor secured at four points and something to secure each implement, like a loader or rotary cutter.

I am not sure what state you are in or your laws but this is a helpful link…

. I don’t know that I attached the link correctly or not, however if you google load securement with Hoover….ther is a helpful video from Indiana state highway. He explains a lot of helpful info for the gas that are written very grey.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

I am not sure your location or laws but this is a helpful link.

 

[B737]

if you reshape that sheetmetal blocking the front of the frame