Transport chains
I'm sitting at Iowa-80 and I need 3/8th chains for the wheel loader I'm picking up tomorrow. Can anyone tell me what length do I need to secure machinery? I don't think I need 20' or even 16'. What is the typical length of those 'short' chains guys use to tie down each separate corner of the machine? Anyone know? Thanks!
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I use longer chains. It offers more flexibility. You don't want short chains when you are hauling machinery.
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one long chain and two binders can be used to secure both sides of a machine, and it counts as two chains.
just hook one end of chain to trailer, loop other end through tiedown point on machine, then hook binder to tighten, then use the rest of the chain to secure the other side the same way! the excess chain will be hanging down in the middle, if its really long just hook a bungee to it and pull it tight on the trailer floor one chain, two binders= same strength and just as legal as using two seperate chains and binders. short chains are a huge pain sometimes. i wouldn't buy any shorter then 16 feet |
That is why I prefer longer chains. Make sure you chains are M70.
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Tracer, I sent you a PM
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I'm pretty sure the 3/8 chain rule is only for Canada. You could load and pick up chain somewhere else that's cheaper before Canada.
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