Cargo Tie Down Strap Recommendations For a 6,600 Pound Tractor
Question:
I have purchased an 8000# trailer. I want to haul a 6600# JD 40 hp tractor. Can you recommend a straping system. Thanks.
asked by: Skip E
Expert Reply:
When selecting straps and tie downs, you will want to look at the maximum load strength and the safe working load limit. A strap like # EM69627 has a break strength of 10,000 pounds but a safe working load limit of 3,300 pounds. Using 2 of these minimum would equal out to 6,600 pounds.
Because the weight of a tractor can depend on the level of the fluids and things like mud getting stuck to it, I would actually look at a higher rated strap like # 58514. This strap has a safe working load limit of 5,000 pounds. Using 2 of them would be more than enough to safely secure the tractor to the trailer.
If you wanted to use numerous straps, I recommend some that can bolt to the trailer frame like # IMF18800. The safe working load limit of these straps is 1,167 pounds each. You would need at least 3 sets of these straps to secure the tractor. Also, they measure a total of 6 feet long each so placement on the trailer can be critical.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Strap w/ Flat Hooks - 3" x 30' - 5,000 lbs
- Ratchet Straps
- Flatbed
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
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- 1 Strap
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- 21 - 30 Feet Long
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- Erickson
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Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Strap w/ Strap Wrapper and Double J-Hooks - 2" x 27' - 3,300 lbs
- Ratchet Straps
- Flatbed
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- Double-J Hooks
- 1 Strap
- Manual
- 21 - 30 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- Erickson
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CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps - Bolt On - 2" x 6' - 1,167 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- CargoBuckle
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Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases - 1" x 6' - 500 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 351 - 500 lbs
- Erickson
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