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G man
Posted 3/27/2020 15:05 (#8143480)
Subject: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Southwestern IL St. Clair Co.
Son is fixing a 41 A. What are some options for chaining down front when hauling. Would love to have something that one could easily take off tractor for better looks. Just not sure what that is??? I’d love to see some options. I just use a clevis in back for drawbar, easy to remove. Here is what I have on my B.



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Indy500
Posted 3/27/2020 15:37 (#8143546 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


CND
https://www.zoro.com/lift-all-web-sling-type-3-polyester-2inw-3-ftl-...
Saves the paint. Easy to use and store
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towman2000
Posted 3/27/2020 16:07 (#8143602 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


SouthCentral WI
You could just invest in a pair of these.

https://www.uscargocontrol.com/Side-Mount-Wheel-Net-w-2-Ratchets-18-...


Many styles out there.

Towman
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Dave9110
Posted 3/27/2020 16:25 (#8143636 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



north-central Indiana west of Fulton
We have something like you show , only just plated chain with no hook some tractors. Always live it on ,and chain with ratchet straps. Here is what is on a tractor the boys just finished. Plated clevis that will be left on. You about need to leave it because it will leave a mark when taken off.



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Ken
Posted 3/27/2020 16:59 (#8143689 - in reply to #8143636)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


central Ia
Could you put a polly washer between it and the frame?
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mschultz
Posted 3/27/2020 17:04 (#8143699 - in reply to #8143689)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Oregon
Good idea.

-Mike
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Dave9110
Posted 3/27/2020 17:18 (#8143738 - in reply to #8143689)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



north-central Indiana west of Fulton
It very well could have them, my boys did that. I know they got small fiber washers from McMastercar to put behind the hood bolts.
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G man
Posted 3/27/2020 18:52 (#8143988 - in reply to #8143636)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Southwestern IL St. Clair Co.
I like the look of your clevis in frame, but on Deere’s frame is angle so can’t do that.
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Dave9110
Posted 3/27/2020 19:01 (#8144015 - in reply to #8143988)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



north-central Indiana west of Fulton
There may be some other type of fastener that you could find to work for you. Get on McMastercar's website, they have most anything.
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JD4230
Posted 3/27/2020 19:06 (#8144031 - in reply to #8143988)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



"Here" The most common way to do it is the chain hooks hanging off the frame like you've already done before. I would think you could get something chrome plated that would improve the looks of it.

Possibly weld a D ring to a bolt head.

Put bolt through frame rail.

You could paint it whatever color you wish and with a wrench you could take it off pretty easy. If you put a small piece of rubber there that would minimize the scaring left by the bolt when you remove it.
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The good life
Posted 3/27/2020 19:12 (#8144055 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Se Nebraska
I welded a d ring to flat plate and bolt it to the frame



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NHpuller
Posted 3/27/2020 19:24 (#8144092 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Central Illinois

Here’s how I done my G.  I wanted some that wasn’t real visible.  





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1934 A
Posted 3/27/2020 19:24 (#8144093 - in reply to #8144055)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


north central nebraska
I attach a Clevis in the bolt hole between the front wheels with a pin and clip to hold the pin in.
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Mitchco
Posted 3/27/2020 19:30 (#8144106 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


SW OH
A hitch on the front with a shackle in it? That's how I tie mine down.

Mitchco



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Ron..NE ILL..10/48
Posted 3/27/2020 19:40 (#8144133 - in reply to #8143480)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



Chebanse, IL.....

I personally dislike the "dangling chains" that seem quite common. First, I don't think that 1/2" bolt spaced out like that will stand much of a pull. I notice some folks use those hardware store quick repair links. If you ever check the specs on them (some have them printed on the label) you'll find most of them very lacking.

I buy weldable chain hooks. Mostly 3/8, Gr 70. They are made to be welded. They have no eyelet on the end, only a hook for the chain. Then I weld them to either 3/8" or 1/2" plate, depending on the tractor size. You find 2 bolt holes in the tractor frame about 4-6" apart & drill that plate (actually, drill first, then weld) and bolt it to the frame with whatever size bolts the frame will accept. 1/2" Gr8 bolts should handle most tractors. One on each side of frame. A friend of mine in the welding business said after he saw them, "if you ever roll that trailer with the tractor, the chains, hooks, and part of the frame will still be attached......the rest of the tractor will be scattered

You can use binder chain, or ratchet straps to drop into the chain hooks. Both work. On the rear, we'll sometimes use clevis, but it usually bends the drawbar down. If it's a horshoe drawbar (IH), we'll often use the chain hook hitch bins available from Shoup. 

Here's a photo of an unpainted hook on our IH 400. After they are painted, they look completely like part of the tractor. Check the bottom photo. Once  you get done admiring the handsome Mr. Greif, then look for the hook on the 400 bellhousing.








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JD4230
Posted 3/27/2020 20:01 (#8144217 - in reply to #8144133)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?



Ron I will be marking these. Excellent Idea I hadn't thought of.
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tater1086
Posted 3/27/2020 20:24 (#8144285 - in reply to #8144217)
Subject: RE: Antique tractor front tie down options?


Snipesville, GA
We have tie downs just like the John Deere on all our Farmalls. I heard someone mention on here at antique tractor shows, they ask judges to overlook tie downs as a lot of these tractors are hauled a lot.
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