[AJD] Tractor tie downs

Frank gremaux at tein.net
Fri Jan 21 09:06:11 PST 2005


yes thanks Ed:

I did not have the time so glad you did it.....

Frank
gremaux at tein.net
Central Montana
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/deeregp/index.html
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ostrander" <antiquejd at fwi.com>
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> Ed-
> Thanks for posting specific information we can all use.
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
> Ed Allandar
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 2:19 PM
> To: ANTIQUE TRACTOR INTERNET SERVICE - JOHN DEERE
> Subject: [AJD] Tractor tie downs
>
>
> Here's the rules from the Fed's on tie downs. You will notice 393.128
> applies to tractors under 10,000lb., while 393.130 applies to tractors
> 10,000 pounds and over. Hope this helps.
>
> Sec. 393.128  What are the rules for securing automobiles, light trucks
> and vans?
>
>    (a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the
> transportation of
> automobiles, light trucks, and vans which individually weigh 4,536 kg.
> (10,000 lb) or less. Vehicles which individually are heavier than 4,536
> kg (10,000 lb) must be secured in accordance with the provisions of
> Sec. 393.130 of this part.
>    (b) Securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans.
>    (1) Automobiles, light trucks, and vans must be restrained at both
> the front and rear to prevent lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical
> movement using a minimum of two tiedowns.
>    (2) Tiedowns that are designed to be affixed to the structure of the
> automobile, light truck, or van must use the mounting points on those
> vehicles that have been specifically designed for that purpose.
>    (3) Tiedowns that are designed to fit over or around the wheels of
> an automobile, light truck, or van must provide restraint in the
> lateral, longitudinal and vertical directions.
>    (4) Edge protectors are not required for synthetic webbing at points
> where the webbing comes in contact with the tires.
>
> Sec. 393.130  What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment
> and machinery?
>
>    (a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the
> transportation of heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery which operate
> on wheels or tracks, such as front end loaders, bulldozers, tractors,
> and power shovels and which individually weigh 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) or
> more. Vehicles, equipment and machinery which is lighter than 4,536 kg
> (10,000 lb.) may also be secured in accordance with the provisions of
> this section, with Sec. 393.128, or in accordance with the provisions
> of Sec. Sec. 393.100 through 393.114.
>    (b) Preparation of equipment being transported. (1) Accessory
> equipment, such as hydraulic shovels, must be completely lowered and
> secured to the vehicle.
>    (2) Articulated vehicles shall be restrained in a manner that
> prevents articulation while in transit.
>    (c) Securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with
> crawler tracks or wheels. (1) In addition to the requirements of
> paragraph (b) of this section, heavy equipment or machinery with crawler
> tracks or wheels must be restrained against movement in the lateral,
> forward, rearward, and vertical direction using a minimum of four
> tiedowns.
>    (2) Each of the tiedowns must be affixed as close as practicable to
> the front and rear of the vehicle, or mounting points on the vehicle
> that have been specifically designed for that purpose.
>
>
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