Cheap tie-points on BX1870-1

[Lizlec]

Added tie-points on my BX1870-1 ... 5000# standard bolt-on d-rings that almost perfectly fit the existing bolts over the front wheels ... only had to enlarge holes of +/- 1/16. At 6$ each can't expect better for the price ;-)

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

One thing to note:

Was the D-ring welded together, most cheap D-rings are not and that is their failure point.

 

[Dave_eng]

One thing to note:

Was the D-ring welded together, most cheap D-rings are not and that is their failure point.

It is labeled 5,000#....possibly welded with that rating do you think?

Dave

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

It is labeled 5,000#....possibly welded with that rating do you think?

Dave

Don't just believe what you read... 5,000 lb can still be an unwelded ring.

 

[Lizlec]

One thing to note:

Was the D-ring welded together, most cheap D-rings are not and that is their failure point.

Yes they are !

 

[GRTkub]

I have used the same type tie downs on my BX25 and now on my B2650. They have worked great - no issues at all.

 

[Dave_eng]

I have used the same type tie downs on my BX25 and now on my B2650. They have worked great - no issues at all.

Do your rings have 5,000# stamped on them?

Are they welded?

Is there a recognized brand name for the product?

Thanks

Dave

 

[nbryan]

I need four of these for my B2650. Where did you buy them, and who makes them?

Thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes they are !

Excellent, you're good to go then!

 

[nbryan]

Added tie-points on my BX1870-1 ... 5000# standard bolt-on d-rings that almost perfectly fit the existing bolts over the front wheels ... only had to enlarge holes of +/- 1/16. At 6$ each can't expect better for the price ;-)

I looked these up at our local (ish) Princess Auto store. The picture shows one 1 1/2" unit exactly like yours, "5000 LBS MBS" and says 1,666 lb safe working load. 5000 lbs is breaking strength.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-1-2-in-surface-mount-tie-down-anchor-ring/A-p8348047e

They also carry a 2 1/2" 3,666 lb safe working load tie down:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/2-1-2-in-surface-mount-tie-down-anchor-ring/A-p8021623e

If the bolt holes are a match for either I would be inclined to get the 2 1/2" 3666 lb working load unit.

What's the measurement between the mount holes on your tie downs?

 

[GRTkub]

I believe mine are the same as the first Princess Auto link. I picked them up at Tractor Supply in Michigan. I won't be near my tractor until May so I can't help out with the measurements. I can tell you that I have the same tractor as you do and I haul it on a 16 ft car hauler. I know I have the bigger tie downs on my trailer. I installed those so the tie straps would clear the loader bucket and backhoe. All the tie downs have worked great. Way better than trying to find a hooking spot on the tractor frame or backhoe frame. I had to drill some of the holes but that is really not an issue. No difficulty there.

 

[SRRGC1]

Added tie-points on my BX1870-1 ... 5000# standard bolt-on d-rings that almost perfectly fit the existing bolts over the front wheels ... only had to enlarge holes of +/- 1/16. At 6$ each can't expect better for the price ;-)

Not sure where you obtained yours, but my local TSC carried ones that fit the from front frame bolts on both my BX1870-1 and BX23S. Just had to paint them.

 

[Tim Horton]

I used D rings like that, bolted back to back inside and on top of my loader bucket.. They are rated for more than the loader is rated to lift..

I made sure to use bolts that were grade 5 or 8... Forget which now..

With the D rings I use trailer safety chains to do most of the lifting I need to do.. They are 4' long with hooks on both ends.. Again rated for more than the loader is rated..

I also use large and small D rings at various locations on my 5'6" x 10' trailer where they are the most handy..

 

[BXHoosier]

I went with the larger 10k lb D-rings for my BX. Used one existing hole on the front and drilled the other holes. Angled them so the tie downs pull squarely on them.