Ratcheting or Snap Binders?

[skyking1]

the ratchets are nice for that mid-trip tightening.

 

[Keith Merrell]

I have used both styles of binder. Ratcheting is far superior when compared on paper. They both hold the load. If you can't operate a lever binder safely, you shouldn't be calling yourself a driver...

 

[JaredV]

Anybody have any opinions on doing this on the highway? I do it all the time moving stuff through the woods but cross chain on public roads. Sure is quick and easy.

 

[Krackerjack9]

I know several places will not let you use snap binders, Exxon will not even let you in the facility if you have a load with snap binders holding it down, most insurance companies dont allow them as well

 

[DMiller]

Anybody have any opinions on doing this on the highway? I do it all the time moving stuff through the woods but cross chain on public roads. Sure is quick and easy.

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Dependent of machine size and weight, can define if requires two each side each end and if needs chain secured cross machine each end. Will still require securement of boom arm or blade of machine as a current requirement.

 

[JaredV]

Right, I understand that. I'm just wondering if the DOT would care if they saw ratchet binders being used this way as long as there are enough.

 

[1693TA]

Right, I understand that. I'm just wondering if the DOT would care if they saw ratchet binders being used this way as long as there are enough.

I've hauled a lot of tracked equipment including my own as you've shown and not had problems. Combinations of chains, and direct binding also.

Just ensure you have enough in quantity, or go overkill on the number of binders as that's what they seem to look for mostly.

 

[skyking1]

the only gripe there is that it is pulling out.

 

[DMiller]

the only gripe there is that it is pulling out.

Agree, are some situations Out is only available, DOT boys do prefer seeing In sets.

 

[Shimmy1]

the only gripe there is that it is pulling out.

What difference does that make?

 

[DMiller]

Ask the DOT boys, it is they that argue that moot point.
Regardless if hang a chain to a
Boomer across a machine it is still essentially pulling ‘Out’ some trailers have no to center option for chaining just the side rail where either boomer or chain and boomer to that outer edge cross machine or just off a track is still the same.