![]() one can never have enough straps on larger items I'll break out the 10k straps. I have no clue on that if it just holds with gravity you can strap it to the tractor possibly then strap the tractor to the trailer. 2 for the front 2 for the rear thats 12,000 lbs of hold force. my heaviest garden tractor is around 800 lbs so the 4 pack of orange straps at walmart for 19.99 work for me. if theres a third tractor i'll strap the third to the middle tractor then pull the third tractor to the end of the trailer. on the second tractor i position it in the middle and use a 4 point style strap system for that. I back my tractors up to the front rail then use straps to strap them against that front rail. which is more than i can say for my right rear wheel bearing on my trailer lol got up there and had to replace it! When i haul my equipment my trailer is flat. car didnt move at all the whole 1200 miles of my trek. pulled both tight locked down the car placing it a gear and pulling up the handbrake. had the car in neutral and let the straps position it where i needed it to be on the trailer. I went through the rear wheels granted I put cloths there as to not scuff up the wheel surface to the two end corners of the trailer. I used two 10,000 lb straps the front through the front wheels to the two front corners of the trailer where I have large D rings welded in that location and the same thing. I don't want to scare you, but getting on the road, un prepared is a recipe for a disaster. Remember-you are stopping more weight now. Take your time on the trip-give yourself plenty of time and don't follow closely. Get her loaded and cinched down and then post a picture here-one of the guys that does this stuff the time will help you out.:fing32: ![]() All 'rubber-tired equipment will 'walk" around on you going down the road.ĭon't scrimp on the straps-it's your life and someone else's out there. Cinch down secure-stop 10 miles out and then about 50 miles out and CHECK all straps!!!!! You will most likely be able to 'cinch up' another turn or two. Anywhere that strap comes across a sharp bend or metal-'pad' it with something.:thanku: Put the little ratchet handles-which you tighten down -on the 'driver's side', so you can see them in your rear-view mirror. Do the same on the back-making the V to the back/side of trailer. OK-Got the tractor loaded? One strap around the front axle or frame, and down to the trailer-pulling out and forward in a V. Put a strap over the top of the cab back to the frame itself, to hold the top on-wind is a crazy thing. You 'save' the surface of the tractor from scratching/rubbing.Ģ. Put old towels (doubled over) under the straps anywhere there is contact metal or plastic-two reasons.ġ. Tie the hood down with something-rope or couple rubber bungee straps. Is it 'centered good?'Ībout even/level on trailer. OK-Get your tractor 'loaded' and ready to go on trailer. You need to be SAFE, first and foremost-heck with the $$.Īnyway-something that small-I like chains-5/16 or 3/8 would suffice for that, But since you don't have them-move on to ratchet straps. I have moved a lot of equipment (big/small over the years)-so this is what I like. Let me step in, and without knowing how far/fast you are going-offer some advice.
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