How do you tie/secure your tractor to trailer / front or backwards with canopy?

[wasnotlooking]

How are you all tying/securing your tractor to trailer? I love using chains and binders but hate losing paint due to chain abuse. Would love to hear of a non paint chipping way to use chains...I have been using straps.
Also, I have a sun canopy and have been told to load tractor backwards on trailer ( rear towards front of trailer backed on ) to keep the shade from bucking the wind possibly damaging canopy. What say you?

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Ther are nylon sleeves you can buy to slip over the chain…that would help protect the stake pocket. I am not sure how easily they slip over the hook though. If you don’t want to spend money you could probably take the toe off an old sock and slip that over. I believe both are going to end up getting pretty slimey and nasty. I imagine you could do similar with a hose if you have a diameter big enough to slip over the hook? As far as the canopy I want one, and bad…I am just worried about my 4 hr one way commute. There are others here who have success but I am having a hard time thinking it through. Only thing I have thought is maybe could take a ratchet strap over the top so it can’t wobble so much? I don’t have a big enough trailer to back it on and balance the load properly. Balance load and tongue weight is my first priority.

 

[jyoutz]

How are you all tying/securing your tractor to trailer? I love using chains and binders but hate losing paint due to chain abuse. Would love to hear of a non paint chipping way to use chains...I have been using straps.
Also, I have a sun canopy and have been told to load tractor backwards on trailer ( rear towards front of trailer backed on ) to keep the shade from bucking the wind possibly damaging canopy. What say you?

If you are chaining around the axles, just throw a piece of old carpet on the axle before wrapping with the chain.

 

[jyoutz]

Ther are nylon sleeves you can buy to slip over the chain…that would help protect the stake pocket. I am not sure how easily they slip over the hook though. If you don’t want to spend money you could probably take the toe off an old sock and slip that over. I believe both are going to end up getting pretty slimey and nasty. I imagine you could do similar with a hose if you have a diameter big enough to slip over the hook? As far as the canopy I want one, and bad…I am just worried about my 4 hr one way commute. There are others here who have success but I am having a hard time thinking it through. Only thing I have thought is maybe could take a ratchet strap over the top so it can’t wobble so much? I don’t have a big enough trailer to back it on and balance the load properly. Balance load and tongue weight is my first priority.

My dealer installed this steel canopy before delivery. The tractor was facing forward and handled the 5 hour trip at high speed with no problem. I like the canopy. It’s sturdy.

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[wasnotlooking]

Thank you...that is the same canopy that I have...nice to know it will hold up!

My dealer installed this steel canopy before delivery. The tractor was facing forward and handled the 5 hour trip at high speed with no problem. I like the canopy. It’s sturdy.

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[SAR Tracker]

old firehose around chain will prevent damage. Probably have to get 1 1/2" or 2" to go over the hooks.

 

[wasnotlooking]

old firehose around chain will prevent damage. Probably have to get 1 1/2" or 2" to go over the hooks.

Thank you ...

 

[Chad D.]

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I still have my chains, but they’re just holding the chain tray down now…. The straps are about a zillion times nicer and I can’t find any reason why they’re inferior when used correctly.

 

[wasnotlooking]

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I still have my chains, but they’re just holding the chain tray down now…. The straps are about a zillion times nicer and I can’t find any reason why they’re inferior when used correctly.

Chad, what kind of straps are you using? And where did you get them? thanks

 

[wasnotlooking]

Chad, what kind of straps are you using? And where did you get them? thanks

Copy thank you

 

[Captain13]

Tractor Supply has a nylon piece with D rings on each end about 18 inches long made to go around the axle. I use those when I’m using chain and binders. I would send a link but can’t find them on their website. The chasing hook will go through the D Rings.

 

[fried1765]

Thank you ...

Fire hose will chafe the paint!
Use rubber instead!

 

[Henro]

Imagine you canopy is a flag.

One direction, it will just flutter but point in the direction opposite to the director of travel.

Turn the tractor around, and the flag will now point in the opposite direction. In the direction of travel, and will fold backwards.

So in one orientation, the canopy will just flutter, In the other tractor orientation, the canopy will tend to fold back on itself.

So, place the tractor with the ROPS on the side of travel direction, to minimize the chances of damage.

Edited to correct an error regarding direction...

 

[mcfarmall]

Attach grab hooks to the tractor in strategic locations.

 

[Chad D.]

Attach grab hooks to the tractor in strategic locations. View attachment 76564 View attachment 76565

That’s pretty slick!
I never minded using chains to tie down, but it was inconvenient. With a small frame tractor (B2650), it is a bit tricky to get good chain routing with decently straight shots to my tie down points on my trailer. The straps eliminated the quirkiness that was the life of a chain…

 

[wasnotlooking]

Attach grab hooks to the tractor in strategic locations. View attachment 76564 View attachment 76565

Now that is the best I have seen yet!

 

[dirtydeed]

Here's another option for you. Rear clevis and harbor freight hooks that match up to existing frame holes (no drilling/welding necessary). I think the HF hooks ran about $7.

 

[Creature Meadow]

Thank you ...

I am a fireman and here in NC all departments are required to test their fire hose annually just as we do.

Hose that fails we either trash it or if near a end we can sometimes recouple. We do give to people that come by and request some farmers are the main ones that stop by.

Stop by your local fire department and inquire when they do annual testing. Mention you would like some that fails. We cut the couplings off so it can't be used for liability reasons as it was intended.

Common sizes we have are 1" forestry lines, 1 3/4" attack lines and 2 1/2", 3", and 5" supply lines.

Best of luck and if you lived closer I would give you some.

Jay

 

[jyoutz]

Attach grab hooks to the tractor in strategic locations. View attachment 76564 View attachment 76565

Great idea

 

[JimmyJazz]

Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and Harbor Freight all have straps. I like straps over chains for everything. If I had a 10,000 pound piece of equipment I might reconsider.