Chains and binders for hauling tractor under 5,000

I was looking at harbor freight and they have 5/16" grade 70 chain rated for 4,700lbs and 3/8" ratcheting load binders rated for 5,400lbs. Will the 3/8" binder work with 5/16" chain?

I can't find 3/8" grade 70 chain anywhere in town. Any other ideas on where to look?

From reading through all the posts I think if my tractor is under 10,000 lbs and am not hauling for commercial purposes, I only need to have the 2 chains on it. One starting on the front corner going through the axle and back to the other corner on the front, and one starting from one back corner going through the drawbar and over to the other back corner.

Not trying to start a long drawn out thread and realize there are a lot of different rules in different states, but I think that will comply with the laws here in Texas.

Mainly looking for input on whether the 5/16" chain will work with a 3/8" binder and if not where should I look for 3/8" grade 70 chain.

Thanks, Nathan

1, Grade 70, 3/8" Chain, Needs to say G70 ON every 4th link

2, Hooks Marked the same way.

3, On a Tractor you need 4 Chains, all 4 Corners. I am told Over the Center Binders are NOT APPROVED. You need Ratchet Binders.

4, If the tractors has a Loader it needs its OWN chain.

5 Backhoe same thing.

6, Any attachments on 3 Point, same thing .

7, Any Trailer with a GVW over 10,000 LBS requires the Operator to Hold a CDL Class A License. (I Fought this and LOST)

I told the Nice DOT man My combined weight was Less than 26,000. He said My Trailer was 14,000 GVW and I need a Class A, to tow it.

So my F-350 Pickup Truck with my Gooseneck and my Farmall Super "M" Needs me to acquire a Class A License. Now get this , This is my Complaint to Mr DOT Man . I said Fine I will come take the test and get my License. He said OK but you need to bring a truck with the GVW Over 26,000LBS. I said well If I need one to drive this set-up I will Just bring this truck. He said you will NOT be allowed to use this truck , and if your Not Licensed to drive it , You may find yourself eating supper in the Cross Bar Hotel!! Good thing They still give us Choices !!! By the way I READ the Law thats requires the Class A CDL License for any trailer over 10,000 GVW ! Now we see the signs at the Weigh Stations saying ANY Vehicle over 10,000 GVW Needs to STOP here for Inspection. I always make it a bit more Iteresting . I give them my License , My Registration , and My Concealed Carry License so they know I am carrying a Gun Most Likely !!

I think I'm going to go with a little overkill, I found some 3/8" Grade 70 20' chains with hooks for $36.95 each and a 9,200lb rated racheting binder for $19.99 each here locally.

That will be about 100 times better than the crappy straps that I used on the first haul!

Thanks for the input.

Nathan

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I tie it down so that if for some reason, I hit something, the load doesn't go and get me. Hence I try to have one chain to the rear, one to the front and a middle one that is pretty close to straight down but will help keep the load from shifting forward or back.

I have typically bought my chains from auctions. They are cheap and usually in good shape. Take a look if you buy used to see if they have been used to bind bouncing stock. The links might be a bit elongated.

Safety is always a good priority.

It is marked L7 on every 4th link and every other link between those it is marked TX.

I didn't see a made in china anywhere on it.

Thanks, Nathan