Posted by ScottyHOMEy on November 06, 2009 at 15:25:32 from (64.222.246.226):
In Reply to: Re: Towing a Tractor posted by JMS/.MN on November 06, 2009 at 15:01:18:
Well, I hear ya on that. I have a problem with some of the diesel bears and the way they interpret things.
As I stated somewhere else in the thread, my preference is for chains, and I suspect the bear's is, too. Can't fault a fellow for preferences. But an adequately DOT rated and labeled strap in good condition and protected from chafing is as good as a chain as far as the regs are concerned. For something in the 5000# range with no attachments (bucket, backhoe, 3-pt implement) a 3300# Kinedyne ratchet strap on each end is legal. One on each corner is better, but one on each end is legal. If somebody with an adequate strap on each corner were pulled over because the officer would rather see chains, well . . . it's a good stop if the straps appear sketchy or undersize, but otherwise it's a fishing expedition.
Had an exchange a while back with a county mounty who allowed as how he would pull over any one-ton pickup he saw that might have a load like a two-bottom plow in the bed, to check for compliance with requirements for a DOT number operating commercially over 10,000#. I asked him why he might do that. He said it was because his database said the truck was rated for 12,000#. I allowed as how my SRW 3500 Ram was rated for 9900, and the weight of my plow and truck would certainly be under 10k. He said he would make the stop anyway and look at my doorplate to determine GVWR and go from there. Again fishing, for revenue.
And harassment if you get right down to it. They're out of control.
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