Securing Loose Attachments

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3 ways I chain down equipment.

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If the equipment has any loose attachments (e.g., a bucket, forks, or other tools) that are not firmly connected to the machine, it is imperative to secure them independently. Use additional chains and load binders to tie down these attachments directly to the trailer. This prevents them from shifting, detaching, or causing damage or injury during transit. Nothing should be left loose or unsecured on the trailer when traveling.

Goal: Emphasizes the critical importance of securing any loose attachments on the equipment, such as buckets or forks, to prevent them from becoming hazards during transport.

Tools and materials

Grade 70 Transport Chain
Ratchet Load Binder

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d.o.t approved ways of doing it let's show you what they're doing and you guys can just figure out if it's right wrong or in between for you guys but at least you'll know but this way if i get pulled over by dt and i got a chain there i got a chain same thing going down there i have a chain on the front going down to my trailer and i have a fifth or fourth chain on the opposite side going down the road i know my piece of equipment is secured if you really want to be careful then throw a chain over your attachment and secure that now if your attachment is not firmly connected to your machine you absolutely have to do that if your attachment is connected to your machine firmly is the question do you have to do that that's a question for the highway patrol i guess that may depend on how good of a mood they're in if you get pulled over all right this

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