central - east central Minnesota - | Buster 50 - 3/5/2013 16:13 I've been going thru the law, but I'm still unsure about the chain stregth needed. The vehicle being transported is a skidsteer weighing 7500#. I get the 4 separate chains with tightners, does each one need to be 7500# strength or 1/2 that? Do I need a separate chain over the lowered boom? Thanks
I take a crack at it . . . see how many agree or disagree ~ ; ~ )
If the machine/vehicle, on trailer, is less then 10,000 lbs, you only need a chain on the back and a chain on the front. No chain neccessary on boom/bucket. (that pertains to excavators/backhoe booms/buckets).
The chains need to be of succuficent strenght to secure the 7500 #'s.
Now, you have to satify DOT, if they start asking questions as to the weight of machine (ID plate with S# and other info) and proof of chain/binder strenght and certifacation.
Edited by iseedit 3/5/2013 16:21
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DOT tie down rules
