Proper Way to Secure Load to Trailer

[JADFPE]

Please assist. I have been doing this for years, but want to make sure I am doing it right.

I know the results from doing it wrong.

I have a 16' utility trailer, double axle with electric brakes on both axles. I have a Kubota B2150 tractor with front end loader and a Kubota ZD28 Zero Turn Mower.

Using chain or starps, what is the correct tie down procedure? Number of anchor points? If I secure the tractor do I also need to secure the front end loader?

What is the applicable DOT requirements?

I have searched the internet and found 49 CFR 392 and 393, Standard for Protetion Against Shifting and Falling Cargo. I have read this several times but still not clear. Nothing I transport with be over 4,000 pounds.

Any help and references will be appreciated.

Thanks,
John [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]

[Mr_Roboto]

Basically you need two straps, chains, whatever over each piece of equipment and attached to the trailer at either end. As long as the front loader is attached to the tractor there is no need to bind it seperately.

The two minimum chains / straps are necessary for a redundant tie down in case one fails, regardless of weight. (Not sure if this is how the law puts it but it IS common sense).

I believe once you get over 10K you need more tiedowns but obviously you are far from that point.


I even use a 4-point tiedown on my riding lawnmower on my rollback. "Just in case" someone sees me.

[Kanman]

Cant really improve on that reply, but I can add to it.

Make sure your chains pull against each other. Chains should never pull the same direction.

/ \ or \ / good.

/ / or \ \ bad.

I always safety tie my boomers. It never ceases to amaze me how many skid steer owners out there transporting their machine with only one chain thrown around the rear.

[VCRacing]

Here in Sc they( State Transport police) which are our DOT Comm. vechile enforcement are starting to enforce how equiptment is secured on both Commerical and private . we use to use 2 chains, 1 at the frt. 1 at the rear. Now They require that each corner have a control device.
Just what I was told about a year ago, and I've tslked to other drivers and they confirmed it.

[olddieseldude]

Check out this thread - similar subject...

[88beast]

best bet goto a construction site and see how they tie down one of the backhoes it willl show you best most secure way

abd the mower i think you can but a special sling type deal for it idr though

[maniac]

DOT load securement Long read, but all there.

[kalalp]

What I've always done is to imagine taking the trailer, turning it upside down and shaking it. Will the load and its attachments stay in place?
I think there are a lot of ways to tie down a load, depending on what it is. Just make sure you have lots of chain and binders before you start. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

[olddieseldude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kalalp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What I've always done is to imagine taking the trailer, turning it upside down and shaking it. Will the load and its attachments stay in place?
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I like that, that's an excellant way to think about it. People who think gravity will hold their load in place are just playing fast and loose with public safety.

[Mr_Roboto]

And it sure does suck to be in the road picking up the pallet of thousands of widgets that removed themselves from your truck. Identity with-held to protect the guilty.

Funny how an enclosed vehicle will give you a false sense of security.

Back in the old days I swapped out a pallet / triwall of PCV pellets from a van that had been in a wreck. The pallet slid forward and bent the drivers' seat up towards the steering wheel. 6 inches more and they would have removed him with a spatula and sponge.

[drcampbell]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kalalp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What I've always done is to imagine taking the trailer, turning it upside down and shaking it. ... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

That's only one third of it. Also visualize turning it 90 degrees onto each side and up onto its nose.

[Superfly]

Proper way Is 5 chains and binders one chain over bucket Instant ticket with out it. 4 chains Pulling opposite directions, 2 chains and binders pullin front and rear at an angle to keep the Item from moving forward or aft or laterely with out the chains touching each other. \/ !! /\ Kinda like this but with a bucket chain

[Mr_Roboto]

Why does the bucket need to be secured seperately? I'm assuming this is a integral part of the tractor.....

[olddieseldude]

Have you ever seen a piece of equipment with a moveable accessory arm/loader/back hoe/etc get caught going under an underpass and that arm/etc either crashes into the side of the overpass structure or gets caught underneath and shoots up through the structure or street overhead? I wonder if that's the main concern?

[weasel79]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr_Roboto</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why does the bucket need to be secured seperately? I'm assuming this is a integral part of the tractor..... </div></div>

Any type of movable attatchment needs to be secured. Bucket, backhoe, trencher, boom.