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Chaining down a narrow-front tractor

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MMB

04-29-2004 04:53:25




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If you were chaining down a single front tired rowcrop tractor, where is the best place to hook up the front chains when trailering it? I've seen some guys hook up to the frame (if there is a frame) and others to the front wheel forks or wheel axle area. Any experience with this? Maybe it doesn't make any difference but I thought I'd check.




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Kevin (FL)

04-29-2004 19:22:26




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 Re: Chaining down a narrow-front tractor in reply to MMB, 04-29-2004 04:53:25  
I don't like putting chains around the pedestal, but if I have to I will. If it's a show tractor II try to use nylon straps with chaffing gear across the frame and over the tranny area if possible. Also use the nylon straps across the rear rims if they're the open type. If it's just to get a junker or parts tractor somewhere, then I use all chains. But even for a show tractor I still use chains on the rear, 1 on each side pulling back and at least 1 chain on the front somewhere pulling forward. I just don't trust the nylon 100%. Seen too many break from chaffing on long trips. For the show tractor--Mike's got the right idea with the bolted on straps or hooks for rigging without disturbing a nice paint job. These can be placed in several areas--front, rear and on the housing somewhere. Sometimes you need to buy a longer bolt--if so make sure its the same grade as the one you're swapping it with.

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Mike (WA)

04-29-2004 08:16:24




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 Re: Chaining down a narrow-front tractor in reply to MMB, 04-29-2004 04:53:25  
If its a one-time haul, and you don't plan to take it to the fair in the future, either option is OK- but chaining down a tractor takes its toll on the paint and appearance, and if you're going to be trailering it often, give some consideration to finding some convenient bolt holes to mount a clevis or hook so you don't have to chain to the painted part of the tractor.



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