Equipment securement matters
Safe transport for UTVs, skid steers, mini excavators, tractors and more
Chains hold heavy equipment when straps won't
Chains grip where fabric fails. Use grade 70 or better, rated for your load. Wrap around solid frame points, never paint or plastic. Tighten with binders until there's no slack—equipment moves, you lose it.
Find the frame, not the bumper
UTVs, skid steers, mini excavators—they all have weak spots. Locate the main frame rails, the engine block mounts, the axle points. Never tie to bumpers, steps, or anything bolted on. A good anchor point doesn't move when you pull hard.
Lower buckets and arms before you move
Raised buckets shift weight forward. Raised arms throw the center of gravity off. Lower everything to the deck, secure attachments with chains, and lock hydraulic controls if you can. A mini excavator with a raised bucket is a pendulum waiting to swing.
Grade 70 chains grip what fabric can't
Chains don't slip on steel. Wrap around solid frame points, never around paint or plastic trim. Tighten with binders until zero slack remains—a loose chain is a failed chain.
Bumpers and steps are decoys
UTVs, skid steers, mini excavators—find the main frame rails and engine block mounts. Axle points work too. Never trust bumpers or anything bolted on. A real anchor point doesn't move when you pull.
Raised buckets become pendulums
Lower all buckets and arms to the deck before moving. Secure attachments with chains and lock hydraulic controls if possible. Raised equipment shifts weight and throws balance off—that's how trailers tip.
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FAQ
Everything you need to know about securing equipment on a trailer.
Minimum four points—one at each corner of the equipment. Heavy machinery needs six or more. Space them evenly and use grade 70 chains rated for your load weight.
Chains for heavy equipment. Straps work for lighter loads but chains grip steel better and won't slip under vibration. Never mix—commit to one system per tie-down.
Check your hitch rating and trailer capacity. Equipment plus trailer can't exceed your vehicle's towing limit. Nevada law requires proper securement—loose equipment is a violation.
No. Lower all buckets, arms, and attachments to the deck before transport. Raised equipment shifts weight forward and destabilizes the trailer during braking and turns.
Call us before you load. We'll walk you through it or help you find the right trailer for your equipment.
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