Re: Hauling a Farmall

Posted by Bob M on August 09, 2005 at 05:19:58 from (151.190.254.108):

In Reply to: Hauling a Farmall posted by Pete in Cal on August 08, 2005 at 22:09:12:

I use (3) 10,000 lb ratchet tie-downs, a 3/8” chain and a clevis:

After the tractor is loaded put the clevis on the drawbar. Run the chain from the left rear corner of the trailer, thru the clevis then to the right rear corner.

Next attach one ratchet strap to each front corner of the trailer and to the lower bolster. Tighten these down equally and evenly, drawing the tractor forward slightly until the chain at the rear is good and tight.

Finally run the third ratchet tie-down over the tractor midsection just ahead of the rear tires (thread it over the clutch housing and under the starter). Now tighten it down so the tires show a bit of bulge.

Finally set the brakes and put the gear lever in low or reverse.

When complete the tractor WILL NOT MOVE!

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Tip: I always stop and check the tie-downs after towing a mile or two, and again at 10 miles. Never had to retighten one yet, but I feel better checking.

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