Posted by mattofvinings on March 11, 2009 at 15:27:13 from (67.142.161.33):
In Reply to: TRAILERING A TRACTOR posted by RICK IN VERMONT on March 11, 2009 at 15:19:09:
I usually use nylon for machinery and chains for wheeled vehicles with some exceptions.
I run the 2" wide versions, some with the double "J" and some with the wide flat hook depending on what's going on.
Most important IMHO is that you attempt to make 4 independent straps (instead of looping over and using friction). Sometimes I'll use 6 if that feels right to me...I don't ever want to lose a load...
Next important when using nylon is that you use chafe-resistors. I have some cordura sleeves I got on ebay which work great for this. Even the vibration from the wind can wear out and cut thru a nylon strap in short order. There are also "axle straps" which emulate the way one can use a chain to hook back onto itself with a grab hook, with a pair of "D" rings on a short strap.
Not sure what the DOT police have to say about these types of issues, I believe chains for wheeled vehicles attract less visual attention although from an engineering standpoint, either one is as good as its rated working load.
This post was edited by mattofvinings at 15:28:26 03/11/09.
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