According to the J.J. Keller "Cargo Securment Handbook For Drivers" the minimum requirements of any cargo securment system are as follows: 80% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo moving forward. 50% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo moving rearwards. 50% of the cargo's weight being secured against lateral (sideways) movement (the cargo moving in the direction towards each side). 20% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo being moved in an upwards direction vertically. The NACM "Welded Steel Chain Specifications" (a free PDF) is the definitive source on the working load limits of welded steel chains based on their grade and thickness, (there's a chart to reference). A common myth is that 1 chain is good to secure 10,000 lbs of a load. No Grade 70 (G-70) (gold colored) transport chain under 1/2 inch in diameter/thickness is manufactured with a 10,000 lb. working load limit. It's also a good idea to keep the weld on the chain facing toward the opening of the hook. The chain link can snap if the weld is facing toward the inside of the hook due to the pressure being put on that weld. The outside of the hook should face away from the cargo when possible, so if the cargo shifts it pushes the hook into the chain and the chain remains connected. For chain binders, consult the manufacturer for their intended working load limit. When you use multiple items in a securment system (including the anchor point on the vehicle), the system is only as strong as the item with the lowest working load limit. The best practice is to use the manuals accredited by DOT compliance consultanting firms such as J.J. Keller, the standards of NACM (the National Association of Chain Manufacturers), and a calculator to determine the forces and chains/straps needed. At the end of the day, once it is driven off private property the driver becomes legally responsible for anything that goes wrong with the load securment, even if someone else loaded it. Criminal negligence is a stupid thing to be in prison for. Let's keep everyone's Grandma's safe when they drive next to us on the road.
Is is recommended the tie down chain is placed completely around the outside of the stake pocket and the chain is hooked to itself forming a teardrop .
Would you need an additional chain for the bucket on your loader? If the combined lenght of the unit with bucket is over 10ft, do you need a 3rd chain? Like you mention at the end ove the video this info is hard to find in one place and I have seen that as part of the 393.100. Thanks and nice vid.
I think there is language in the section about tying down equipment that priorize pulling in 4 directions. The rule for tie down count per length is in the section about bulk materials.
On equipment under 10,000lbs, could you use two chains without binders on the rear, with chain and binders on the front to tighten? I understand you cannot do this with heavy machinery over 10,000lbs, but I can't find info on under 10,000lbs.
Great question! I would recommend putting a binder in the front AND one in the back to be covered for sure. I think technically, having just a chain in the back counts as a tie-down if it is tightly securing the machine.
No. You need an adjustable securement device on each tiedown. If you have only one on two different tiedowns, if something were to happen to the one, that renders the other useless. Two chains is fine for under 10k, but two binders are needed as well- pulling in opposite directions.
Great video ! Glad to see I can use ratchet straps . My 239D weighs under 7,000 lbs.
According to the J.J. Keller "Cargo Securment Handbook For Drivers" the minimum requirements of any cargo securment system are as follows:
80% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo moving forward.
50% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo moving rearwards.
50% of the cargo's weight being secured against lateral (sideways) movement (the cargo moving in the direction towards each side).
20% of the cargo's weight being secured against the cargo being moved in an upwards direction vertically.
The NACM "Welded Steel Chain Specifications" (a free PDF) is the definitive source on the working load limits of welded steel chains based on their grade and thickness, (there's a chart to reference).
A common myth is that 1 chain is good to secure 10,000 lbs of a load. No Grade 70 (G-70) (gold colored) transport chain under 1/2 inch in diameter/thickness is manufactured with a 10,000 lb. working load limit.
It's also a good idea to keep the weld on the chain facing toward the opening of the hook. The chain link can snap if the weld is facing toward the inside of the hook due to the pressure being put on that weld.
The outside of the hook should face away from the cargo when possible, so if the cargo shifts it pushes the hook into the chain and the chain remains connected.
For chain binders, consult the manufacturer for their intended working load limit.
When you use multiple items in a securment system (including the anchor point on the vehicle), the system is only as strong as the item with the lowest working load limit.
The best practice is to use the manuals accredited by DOT compliance consultanting firms such as J.J. Keller, the standards of NACM (the National Association of Chain Manufacturers), and a calculator to determine the forces and chains/straps needed.
At the end of the day, once it is driven off private property the driver becomes legally responsible for anything that goes wrong with the load securment, even if someone else loaded it. Criminal negligence is a stupid thing to be in prison for.
Let's keep everyone's Grandma's safe when they drive next to us on the road.
Let’s keep our grammas safe 🫶 the world has more than enough clueless morons
When citing those percentages for tie down strngth, are they using the breaking strength, WLL, or half of WLL?
excellent explanation. All questions answered...
Well done video and summary at end was a nice touch.
Is is recommended the tie down chain is placed completely around the outside of the stake pocket and the chain is hooked to itself forming a teardrop .
Would you need an additional chain for the bucket on your loader? If the combined lenght of the unit with bucket is over 10ft, do you need a 3rd chain? Like you mention at the end ove the video this info is hard to find in one place and I have seen that as part of the 393.100. Thanks and nice vid.
I think there is language in the section about tying down equipment that priorize pulling in 4 directions. The rule for tie down count per length is in the section about bulk materials.
On equipment under 10,000lbs, could you use two chains without binders on the rear, with chain and binders on the front to tighten? I understand you cannot do this with heavy machinery over 10,000lbs, but I can't find info on under 10,000lbs.
Great question! I would recommend putting a binder in the front AND one in the back to be covered for sure. I think technically, having just a chain in the back counts as a tie-down if it is tightly securing the machine.
No. You need an adjustable securement device on each tiedown. If you have only one on two different tiedowns, if something were to happen to the one, that renders the other useless. Two chains is fine for under 10k, but two binders are needed as well- pulling in opposite directions.
@@maxenra Can you post the regs were you are citing this?
@@MidwestFirecraft It’s all in the FMCSA part 393 handbook. However, I do believe there are exemptions for agriculture purposes.
Love it. Solid points sir
Great info. Like the resources
Great video
Wrong on rear chain of skid steer. U can use a loop on both ends as 2 chains . . Just seen dot official.
Your load has to stay with your trailer in a roll over.thank for your video
I’d enjoy it if you tried to show where it says that in the vehicle code.
In a roll over I am sure you would over load the load limits on your chains
Should clean before you load it on the trailer
because every job you are on has a wash station..... LMFAO
@jasonluhmer4792 What he is saying is knock off what you van.The folks behind you will thank you.
time is money. i dont chain anything down, i just stay off paved roads and hwys.
dont you lose the time by driving on slower roads?
Wouldn't you lose time and money if the machine fell off, haha