Posted by T in NE on March 07, 2014 at 18:38:31 from (75.234.174.18):
In Reply to: Chain and binders posted by jd36a on March 07, 2014 at 07:12:18:
Get the cargo securement handbook from JJ Keller. Spells it all out for you, gives the WLL of different size and grades of chain and straps, etc.
I'd get the 5/16 grade 70. They are plenty. Get an extra chain and binder.
5/16 inch gr 43 has a WLL of 3900# which would be sufficient for your 3500 pound tractor.I'd go with the grade70 though, never know what you may end up tying down down the road.
I don't use ratchet binders. If you don't use them often and have a lot of dust you end up cleaning them up and oiling them before you can think about using them.
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