Trailering Cubs w/o damage?

[Shotgun Wedding]

One needs to think about the unthinkable, a possible collision due to someone else's fault. That simple 800lb load becomes an 800lb projectile pretty quick. You're airbags may save your face and frontal cortex but the flying cub may take out the back of your head as she comes through the truck cab.

Ever hear EMS guys talk about collisions with people that put 1 gallon paint cans in their back seat? There is a reason they don't talk about it. It ain't pretty.

It's your 800 lb tractor, so do as you may.

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by finsruskw

I load 2 of my cubs crossways on the front of flatbed and use a two 2" straps on each one, over the axles, front and rear. Then one cub in the center ( 2 if they have no decks) between the wheel wells and another cross ways on the rear for a total of 5. Also I chock the wheels too w/some angled pieces of 4x4. If Ya cut 'em about 6" long w/a 90* angle on one end and a 45* on the other, and nail/screw 'em to the deck through the 45*, it works like a charm!

However, now I have the use of a 20' enclosed trailer and have to figure out something different.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. Lost track of this thread after I asked the question (I see it was moved).

Just hauled three of the cubs down to the new shop last weekend, pulled them straight on the flatbed (18 foot) one behind the other. (offset them to the right and left) and dropped a snowblower and a tiller on there, too.

As most suggested, used two straps, going forward and backwards. What I really want to know is how you get the cubs sideways on the deck of the trailer? Use a floor jack to lift the rear and pivot it sideways?

[Merk]

Originally Posted by Shotgun Wedding

One needs to think about the unthinkable, a possible collision due to someone else's fault. That simple 800lb load becomes an 800lb projectile pretty quick. You're airbags may save your face and frontal cortex but the flying cub may take out the back of your head as she comes through the truck cab.

Ever hear EMS guys talk about collisions with people that put 1 gallon paint cans in their back seat? There is a reason they don't talk about it. It ain't pretty.

It's your 800 lb tractor, so do as you may.

Funny you bring up being involved in a collision......been there done that.

This is my 2007 Interstate cargo trailer. I used a 1999 Chevy Suburban to pull the trailer.

The trailer has a rear ramp.


I had e-track installed on the floor.

I like the capability of installing a ring anywhere in the track and hooking strap to what ever I'm hauling. I will tie down anything I haul with straps on the front and back.

This is how your load of cubs look after you hit a deer at 11:30 PM (actually 3 deer-momma to be-you could see the little ones) :

The person who installed the track had the track only going thru wood. That is my restored 100 that was finish 6 months ago.

[Merk]

Closer look of my 100:

Driver's front corner of the trailer:

Driver's rear corner-Suburban:

Suburban hitch head:

The ball is suppose to be straight up and down.
Passenger front corner:

[Merk]

It was around 11:30 PM when I hit the deer. I was heading west on a 4 lane highway. The deer went under the passenger side tires (Suburban and Trailer). I'm not 100% sure I think the passenger side tires left the road. Since the trailer was heavier it pushed the Suburban towards the grassy medium. When everything came to a stop I was facing east and jackknife.

I have read some poor ways to tie your Cubs down in this topic. Accidents happen......I hate to see an innocent bystander get hurt because of stupid way you tie your Cubs down. Two that stick out are connecting one strap to the front stop and calling it good and a strap over the trans tunnel.

Since the wreck I have added another set of tracks to the floor. All of the tracks have a metal plate under the floor to spread the load. When possible the track is bolted to the frame. I use 2 front and 2 rear straps to hold my Cubs. The straps do not mark up the paint.

[Oak]

This worked pretty good for me going to a pd. I pulled the front 2 up against the front bulkhead/bar thingy, strapped the wheels together on the front and back and then I put a strap over the tunnel cover. I then take 2 more straps and strap the passenger side tractor to the driver side rail and driver side tractor to the passenger side rail from the cat 0 hitch. The rear tractor is then pulled on and I put a chain around the front axle and back the tractor up to snug up the chain. I then put a clevis in the rear hitch plate and use a binder to tighten but no go crazy. I feel this way if I have to slam on the brakes the hitch plate and clevis should keep the rear tractor from going forward. I like using chains to secure my stuff.
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[sawdustdad]

Merk, wow is all I can say about your deer mishap. Glad there wasn't more damage. I like the enclosed trailer. Nice setup.

Putting straps across the tunnel cover...seems like it would mar the paint/decals.

I like chains, too, and I use them with binders when I carry the orange or blue tractors...

[CADplans]

Straps and chains??

I don't need no stinkin' straps or chains,,,,











Now, deer have been known to jump a 4 foot fence,,, but, this Deere seems to not be interested in jumping a 2.5 foot fence,,,

[Merk]

Originally Posted by Oak

This worked pretty good for me going to a pd. I pulled the front 2 up against the front bulkhead/bar thingy, strapped the wheels together on the front and back and then I put a strap over the tunnel cover. I then take 2 more straps and strap the passenger side tractor to the driver side rail and driver side tractor to the passenger side rail from the cat 0 hitch. The rear tractor is then pulled on and I put a chain around the front axle and back the tractor up to snug up the chain. I then put a clevis in the rear hitch plate and use a binder to tighten but no go crazy. I feel this way if I have to slam on the brakes the hitch plate and clevis should keep the rear tractor from going forward. I like using chains to secure my stuff.
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One out of 3 cubs looks to be tried down the right way. The front 2 is how not to tie your tractors down. Each front tractor needs to tied down separately.
Running a strap over thin metal is a poor way to tie your Cubs down.

[Oak]

Originally Posted by Merk

One out of 3 cubs looks to be tried down the right way. The front 2 is how not to tie your tractors down. Each front tractor needs to tied down separately.
Running a strap over thin metal is a poor way to tie your Cubs down.

I don't see how they can move side to side but I guess it's possible. I know if I hit something head on I'm thinking time to duck. Both front and rear wheels are strapped together and then the rear hitch plate is pulled to the opposite side. Straps are a poor way to hold something on a trailer and I try to use less of them now and more chains.