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Farm boy

06-26-2002 21:26:40




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Do you all use handle extenison on pull type boomers? How long of a handle extenison?
Which is better twist or pull type?
How do I know when the chain is tight enought or too tight?


Thanks for your time and help




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G-MAN

06-27-2002 07:20:14




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 Re: hauling tractors in reply to Farm boy, 06-26-2002 21:26:40  
You pretty much have to use a pipe on the handle of the over-center type boomers to get them tight enough. A lot of guys are using the ratchet-type boomers now, as they eliminate a lot of the possibility of getting "kicked" in the teeth when chaining and unchaining. I've seen a lot of guys use nylon ratchet straps on old tractors, although I can't say I'd recommend it myself. They're fine for strapping down cargo that can't roll back and forth, but I use chains and binders, usually using the one pulling forward and one pulling back method, with maybe one in the middle for a little extra security. Some guys hardly use anything at all, but remember that there are DOT rules regarding load securement, and the Carrier Enforcement guys around here have been known to ticket people for it. I don't think you need the chains so tight that you have to stand on the pipe to set the boomers, but I like them pretty snug. I don't haul for a living or anything, but I've chained a lot of tractors and combines, as well as quite a few flatbed loads of steel, etc so this is my two cents.

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Slo

06-27-2002 16:20:30




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 Re: Re: hauling tractors in reply to G-MAN, 06-27-2002 07:20:14  
I've got both types of binders, and use the over center type more. I have noticed that the ratchet binders can loosen on trips, especially over rough roads.

I use a 4' length of cheater pipe on my binders, but could get by with one much shorter.



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Goldsburg

06-27-2002 15:30:54




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 Re: Re: hauling tractors in reply to G-MAN, 06-27-2002 07:20:14  
In addition to what GMAN has said, it is also very important to re-check your chain tension during your trip. I like to re-check after the first 20 to 30 miles as they will undoubtly loosen at least a little. Sometimes they can be re-tightened a link; sometimes they can't and you just have to be aware....

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Goldsburg



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Joe Leising

06-27-2002 19:47:12




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 Re: Re: Re: hauling tractors in reply to Goldsburg, 06-27-2002 15:30:54  
I agree with Goldsburg (???) on this. I check my load after about 20 or 30 miles as well. Here it is stated in the cdl manual that the driver should check the load after the first 30 miles and that is what I try to do. I also use about a 4' "cheater" when I boom them down. Not so much for the exra leverage, I am stout enough to get it doen, but more for the distance between my fingers and the pinch point. got my finger stuck in one of them once. It ain't as much fun as it sounds and hurts about as much.

Just my opinion.

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