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<blockquote data-quote="TriHonu" data-source="post: 16750" data-attributes="member: 897"><p>I use 4 chains with 4 ratcheting load binders. The load must be secured to prevent forward, backward and sideways movement. I want DOT to be able to easily see the load is secured. I don't wish to give them any reason to stop me. If DOT observes your loader moving on the trailer, you can get stopped for improperly secured load.</p><p>Minnesota follows the <a href="http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/vehicle/cs-policy.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff">Federal Motor Carriers Cargo Securement Rules</span></a>.</p><p>I attended a Trailering Class at Lano Equipment this spring. DOT conducted the class to cover common questions concerning: licensing, driver requirements, cargo securement, inspections and common issues the inspectors identify during routine stops.</p><p>They stated it takes a minimum of 2 tie-downs for the loader plus you have to secure any articulating parts (loader arm). So their answer was minimum of 3 tie-downs. Each tie-down must be adjustable so each chain must have a load binder.</p><p>If you carry any thing in your bucket (like another bucket), those items also require their own tie-downs.</p><p>They discouraged the use of nylon straps, but if you use them you have to place strap protection where a strap crosses any edge that could damage the strap. They also must be properly sized for the load. A 2" wide strap has a working load limit of 2000 lbs, 3" is 3000 lbs and 4" is 4000 lbs. I still occasionally see Bobcats secured to trailers with the 2" ratchet straps and wonder how long until DOT pops them. A single Grade 43 3/8 chain has a higher working load limit (5400 lbs) than a pair of 2" straps.</p><p>In my opinion, $200 for chains and binders is nothing compared to the cost of the loader or a DOT stop or a lawsuit from losing part of a load.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TriHonu, post: 16750, member: 897"] I use 4 chains with 4 ratcheting load binders. The load must be secured to prevent forward, backward and sideways movement. I want DOT to be able to easily see the load is secured. I don't wish to give them any reason to stop me. If DOT observes your loader moving on the trailer, you can get stopped for improperly secured load. Minnesota follows the [URL='http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/truck/vehicle/cs-policy.htm'][COLOR=#0000ff]Federal Motor Carriers Cargo Securement Rules[/COLOR][/URL]. I attended a Trailering Class at Lano Equipment this spring. DOT conducted the class to cover common questions concerning: licensing, driver requirements, cargo securement, inspections and common issues the inspectors identify during routine stops. They stated it takes a minimum of 2 tie-downs for the loader plus you have to secure any articulating parts (loader arm). So their answer was minimum of 3 tie-downs. Each tie-down must be adjustable so each chain must have a load binder. If you carry any thing in your bucket (like another bucket), those items also require their own tie-downs. They discouraged the use of nylon straps, but if you use them you have to place strap protection where a strap crosses any edge that could damage the strap. They also must be properly sized for the load. A 2” wide strap has a working load limit of 2000 lbs, 3” is 3000 lbs and 4” is 4000 lbs. I still occasionally see Bobcats secured to trailers with the 2” ratchet straps and wonder how long until DOT pops them. A single Grade 43 3/8 chain has a higher working load limit (5400 lbs) than a pair of 2” straps. In my opinion, $200 for chains and binders is nothing compared to the cost of the loader or a DOT stop or a lawsuit from losing part of a load. [/QUOTE]
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