How Many of Erickson ATV E-Track Tie-Down Kit # EM09160 Per ATV and Can 3K Tractor Run Over Chocks

Question:

I have a 6.5 ft x 16 ft trailer that I use to haul my two ATVs. I haul them in line front to back. Do I need a tie down for each wheel or would I only use the tie downs on the rear wheels? What is the recommended way to use them for ATVs? Also, since they cannot be removed easily, how strong are the chocks that bolt to the trailer? I have a small tractor that I haul occasionally. Would they stand up to being run over by the tractor weighs around 3000 lbs?

asked by: Neil

Expert Reply:

You would not have to use Erickson ATV E-Track Tie-Down Kit # EM09160 for each wheel on both ATVs. You can do just the rear wheels on each or one in the front and one in the back on opposite sides which another customer wanted to do. If you have 2 per ATV you will be good.

The tractor probably won't cause any problems with the chocks but they aren't meant to be run over by such as heavy vehicle. Still only a portion of the tractor's weight would be on a chock so I am not concerned about it being an issue considering the break strength and working load limit of this system (4.5K and 1.5K respectively).

expert reply by: Michael H