[AT] Chain grades

[DAVIESW739 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/2005 3:59:22 P.M. Pacific  Standard Time, 
jevans at evanstoys.com writes:
DOT says that it must be grade  70.  That being said, they also say that the
total working load of the  tiedowns in any direction must be at least half
the total weight of the  cargo.   So, 2 chains, 1 pulling forward and 1
backward would be  enough in your case.  4 chains, though still illegal,
would be plenty to  hold your tractor and more than most people would use.  I
wouldn't pull  into a weigh station and ask their advise, but otherwise you
would be fine  and no one will bother  you.

Jim
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Walt  Davies
Cooper Hollow Farm
Monmouth, OR 97361
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