Transporting a B26/chain binder questions

[rjv140]

I am not sure what section to post this in, so I hope this works. I am scheduled to pick up a b26 on Saturday and I want to ensure I am prepared to make the 2 1/2 hour journey home. For reference, I have a 2015 Ram and a 18 foot machine trailer.

I picked up a 14 ft 3/8 inch chain and a second 20ft 3/8 inch chain. Each chain has a hook on each end. I was planning on using one for the front and one for the back. I have two 9200 lb ratcheting binders, one for each chain. Is this enough?

Lastly, I have a heavy duty ratcheting strap (10k I believe) that I was planning on strapping to the front bucket and finally a 1500 pound ratchet strap for the rear back hoe bucket.

Is this reasonable and are there any suggestions? I want to ensure I am adequately covered. Thanks.

 

[bikerdib]

Not sure about your state's laws but in some states you are required to have 4 chains, one on each corner of the tractor. That's what I do. I took two long chains and cut them in half and added the hooks. I use 2 on the front and 2 at the rear. I use 2 lever type binders at the front first then 2 ratcheting type at the rear. The lever type are secured with tie wire (also required in some states). Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe the FEL and BH require their own chains since they are "permanently" mounted to the tractor but something on the 3 point such as a shredder should be tied at the rear.

 

[GWD]

I agree with bikerdib. The tie-down requirements vary state-by-state.

Your truck and trailer are more than adequate.

You don't say if you have to cross state lines so DOT requirements may also apply. If you get stopped at a truck inspection station, things had better be up to snuff or you'll be parked.

3/8" grade 70 chain and ratchet load binders are good. Problem is, many states require one binder and one chain at each corner as already recommended.

Ratchet load binders are iffy. They can be an additional help after the 4-point chain securing is done. Their problem is stretching and shifting. But some folks have used them without a problem. On a 2.5 hour drive, it is a good idea to stop once in a while and snug them. Checking the chains / binders then is smart, too.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Two chains up front,centre tractor load on trailer,drive ahead a few inches and chain front corners equally. Back up tractor and cross chain rear. Add ratcheting binders and torque them puppies up. Chain and binders on both attatchments and most dot guys should leave you alone.makes no sense to use load binders on all 4 corners, as only 2 are needed to tension load.
Set parking brake on tractor too.

 

[rjv140]

Thanks. I do need to cross state lines. I'm working on getting another 2 chains and binders to be on the safe side.

 

[sheepfarmer]

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2016/06/two_hospitalized_after_tractor.html

Ran across this, it reinforces the logic for a separate chain or strap on the implements. I'd really hate to see a bucket coming toward me on the fwy in my truck, much less if I were on a motorcycle as they were.

A friend of mine used to work for the phone company loading trailers. Her goal was to make sure that if the trailer rolled over the load stayed on it, and she was good at it. Her husband said that the police told him once that they could always tell if Kathy had loaded a rig. She won't let him out of their driveway without chains on 4 corners and separate ones on the bucket and any implement on the rear.

 

[Daren Todd]

Your more equipped then the quite a few folks going down the road Passed a bx23 on a trailer today with a bush hog on the back. Only strap was looped around a cross member on the fel Strap was ripped part way through.

Seen a guy a few weeks ago hauling a large L model. Strap through the middle of the operators compartment. Bald tires, and a bent trailer frame. Oh, the trailer was one of those little single axles they sell at the big box stores. Thinking he was over the rating by at least 1500 lbs

 

[D2Cat]

"Seen a guy a few weeks ago hauling a large L model. Strap through the middle of the operators compartment. Bald tires, and a bent trailer frame. Oh, the trailer was one of those little single axles they sell at the big box stores. Thinking he was over the rating by at least 1500 lbs"

Daren was that you in the service truck? I didn't recognize you until I was past you!
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[Tooljunkie]

Bad tie down experience, grasshopper mower on dedicated trailer. New operator was told to move mower to another location. It showed up with a tarp strap on each corner. When trained to operate,securing load on trailer should also be part of that training.

You cant get in trouble for securing something too much.

My biggest concern is machine turning into a projectile in the event of a collision.

 

[bikerdib]

I've tried it the way Frank suggests but unless you always load with the same implements so the tractor is always in the same place and you have the front two chains the exact length so you just use hooks on both ends it isn't always easy to get both chains with equal tension. You may try it and have one chain tighter than the other, then you have to drive forward and readjust the lengths. I find it easier and quicker to just throw two lever binders on the front two chains. But what ever works for you makes me happy

 

[Daren Todd]

Bad tie down experience, grasshopper mower on dedicated trailer. New operator was told to move mower to another location. It showed up with a tarp strap on each corner. When trained to operate,securing load on trailer should also be part of that training.

You cant get in trouble for securing something too much.

My biggest concern is machine turning into a projectile in the event of a collision.

Local sheriff's deputy growing up was like Barney Fife Got a call one day down by the lake. Turned on his lights and whipped a u'turn right in front of a guy hauling a brand new ski boat. Boat was only secured to the trailer by the winch cable to the front of the boat. Boat some how flipped over the cab of the truck. Caved in the hood of the truck and the roof of the cruiser.

 

[rjv140]

Everything went smoothly. 4 chains, 4 binders, Ecodiesel did a great job. Very impressed.