[AT] Chain grades

[Bob W]

Jeff,

Thanks for the follow up. I'll find other uses for the chain. I'll just have
to get some grade 70.

Bob W [FL]
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<No you have to use Grade 70 to be completely legal. However in your
<particular area they may not enforce it.
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<Jeff
<Buck & Knobby Equipment Co
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<Thanks for all the responses. I will at this point assume the
<chain is grade
<30.  Is it legal to use grade 30 to tie down a tractor for hauling, this
<would not be commercial use but just private? Would 4 chains (grade 30) be
<sufficient for and 8N & box blade (3200-3500 Lbs)?
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<Bob W [FL]
<1950 8N
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<<Bob:
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<<My understanding is that a chain has to be visibly marked Grade
<70 in order
<<for it to qualify for a grade 70 Working Load Limit when using it for load
<<tie downs. The following web site has some good info on chain
<<specifications:
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<<http://www.cmindustrial.com/products/chainproducts.asp?category=15
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<<I believe chains are required to be marked grade 70 when used as tie downs
<<for any commercial hauling. Here in WA, for private hauling, if the chains
<<are not marked grade 70, the WA DOT will downgrade the chains WILL to the
<<lowest rating for that size chain to determine if you have adequate
<<restraint on the load.
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<<Grade 80 and 90 chain is specified for use in vertical lift applications.
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<<Dean A. Van Peursem
<<Snohomish, WA 98290
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