Posted by Steve Bushman on March 15, 2009 at 13:32:25 from (71.209.244.85):
In Reply to: TRAILERING A TRACTOR posted by RICK IN VERMONT on March 11, 2009 at 15:19:09:
All of you are right depending on which state you are in. I manage a heavy haul business in Arizona and use straps frequently on different smaller items. For all my larger items, I use chains and rachet binders (you will not find a break over binder on any on my loads!) Federal law requires that you use enough straps/chains to exceed the weight of the load being tied down. With rolling machinery of any kind you will be required to tie down in a minimum of 4 places. Straps are excellent tie downs because they strech a little. If you stretch a chain it weakens and may become illegal. The key is to be sure you have enough to handle the load. You should never get a tractor in the back of your truck if you tied down properly to the tractor and the trailer.
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