Equipment Trailer Tie Downs That Work

[@scottsummers6541]

I'm not a lawn care professional, I don't even have a trailer or a need for these straps, but it's cool to watch Pete and his videos! Have an awesome Sunday!

[@MucaroBoricua]

With a name like that, Scott Summers (like Scott's brand of lawn fertilizer and summers, the peak of mowing season), anybody would think you are a professional lawn care professional. lol

[@TheLawnGuardian]

Better equipment like this makes everything easier and simpler. Awesome stuff.

[@jeremylyons7712]

I absolutely love your shirt!!!! Prayer does change things. Keep up the great videos.

[@Grinch83]

The setup you use. Is a bad mutha man. GOD BLESS on this Sunday and every Sunday

[@hendogg02]

That’s a cool idea. Using E-Track on a fabricated bracket. E-Track systems are typically used in semi trailers. I used to do concert production on the road and we used these straps all the time to hold our gear in the trailer. These straps will wear out over time like the other but it will take much longer.

[@CS-vw3db]

Mac's tie-downs are all that I buy.

[@stevenm3141]

Very well done video. All you need to know about these straps in one time. Very interesting as well.

[@Blubaugh5]

I was given a set of these years ago and have kept them for years. I use them on my golf cart now.

[@michaelvance4833]

I bought these based on you Pete. I love them THANK YOU

[@bfilz]

Pretty Cool Pete! 👍🏽 Doesn’t it relate to me but “HEY” you never know.🤷🏽‍♂️ It would be cool if they came out with a rail/track system then you could slide the brackets to fit any piece of equipment.🤔

[@bradywalker7803]

You know... I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I just wanted to say that your a great guy. I enjoy your videos and I like your channel. Take it easy now🇨🇦

[@Ktonrider]

I’m gonna venture to say this dude seems pretty cool, probably a good dude to work/hang out with. Love the video

[@EuroYardService]

Been using them for years and love them.

[@jeffadams3277]

I was transfixed on how green your renovation is!

[@johnkaneiii9167]

They look heavy duty, you'll get a lot of use out of them 👍👍

[@grassman8684]

Pete. I agree with Joe on the screws. Sorry.. The wood will decay after awhile. Another thought. if your running different tire sizes you could make a spacer out of wood and place on top of the tire.

[@GCITurf]

GraSSman 86 no worries. To each his own. But what we can do is a follow up video in 2 years so I can show how well they hold over time. I’ll also do one at 4 years.

[@rhelms11]

How bout that follow up? You still using this setup or moved on?

[@Lawnvolution]

Gooooooood morning!😎👊☕️

[@jaredtheurer]

8:01 EVERY DAD THAT EVER TIED SOMETHING DOWN HAS TO DO THIS. NO EXCEPTIONS!

[@GCITurf]

Jared Theurer ain’t that the truth. Lol

[@CastawayHikes]

I actually just ordered a pair of these yesterday! I am tired of fooling with ratchet straps

[@dragonslayer19695]

They look like good straps for the use. You don't have 13 feet left over to figure out where to tie it to so you don't end up draging it down the road and possibly have it wrap around the axle.

[@byronturnbow2189]

I’ve tried these. Mine would always pop open the first bump I hit. Now I use a simple cam lock strap one in front and one in back on opposite corner. Its the easiest

[@ricepadi29]

Looks like a good product. Thanks for the video.

[@___Joe___]

No way I would trust a screw into a wooden deck. Needs a backing plate and should be through-bolted.

[@GCITurf]

Joe S there are 6 screws on each plate. I’ve never had one fail. No on bigger equipment like my Ventrac yes I do bolt those through 😎

[@gregorysampson8759]

The wood will rot in the screw hole, even treated wood. You find out the moment of of a terrible accident.

[@UncleFester2240]

@@GCITurf Great video and a good idea, but not to be too critical, I have to concur with Joe on this one. I spent 20 years in the trucking industry, some of which was flatbed hauling, and I can tell you that while your methodology is sound, a steel backing plate on the bottom and bolts all the way through the wood is the best-practice for securing the load to the deck at a "hard point." But please keep in mine, the trailer is made of steel and it doesn't take much to cause wooden decks to break, separate or otherwise fail in a crash. If something were to happen at highway speeds, those wooden planks would be among the first things to fail because they're simply unable to stand up to the physical stresses they would be subjected t, especially if the trailer overturns or the truck and trailer jack-knifes. If it were me, I would take these additional steps: I would advise that in addition to securing the wheels, you might also want to strap the frame of the machine to the steel framework of the trailer at all 4 corners. This is to keep the trailer and the machine together in the event of a catastrophe. Remember, those tires are made of rubber and with their flexibility there is a possibility of one strap or the other coming loose if something bad happens, or an axle end can shear off and while your tire may still be on the trailer, the machine goes tumbling down the road at 50mph because if one wheel breaks off, the other isn't likely to hold in the strap, either. You want straps that are rated for at least two times the weight of the machine you are carrying at 4 tie-down points to compensate for the force of a potential impact because after all, the machine you are carrying is also moving at the same speed as the vehicle that's its riding on. If you have straps that are only rated for 1000 pounds and the machine weighs more than that, you're operating outside of the parameters and standards of the equipment you're using to secure it. Simply put, I would STRONGLY advise against using "never had one fail" as your baseline standard. Just because it's not failed up until this point, it doesn't mean that it will suffice in a crash. Ask yourself, "If I hit something at 50mph, are those screws in the wood able to hold the weight of that machine securely to the wooden deck?" Please keep in mind, God forbid there's ever a crash and someone is hurt of worse, you'll need to be able to show that you took that extra step. Your attorney and your insurance carrier will thank you. While you are the Captain of your "ship," it's your call to make-I respect that. I am simply and respectfully offering what I would do were the call mine to make.

[@josephcollins3447]

​@gregorysampson8759 so replace your wood every 5yrs?

[@byronturnbow2189]

Some of y’all need go build some things with would screws if you think those things are going to come out

[@harriglnola7655]

Beautiful video, man. Great job!

[@Grinch83]

This is an old video of yours but that strap the orange one. Go ahead and rip that bad boy, a moment of silence please. For the orange strap rip. VULCAN is my preferred

[@mysteeda2010]

This video does not pertain to me, but wow, those straps are nice!!! Great informative video!! #stayhumble

[@kenhall7517]

The only tire straps i would consider using are the basket style, it covers the whole tire, i have used other straps and they come loose, the company i drove for would not buy the basket type, so i always used chain

[@littlefinkle7757]

Get your equipment straps right! 👏😁

[@bparsons72007]

That company should make adjustable plates for the trailer floor so the hold down brackets can be placed where needed

[@GCITurf]

bparsons72007 good idea there

[@FL3XN3]

E-track is readily available in different lengths and orientations. Been using them for YEARS. E-tracks allow for multiple positions from a single installation, too.

[@joeykirkland876]

6:43 - That's what she said.

[@bgood424]

I don’t know many lawn companies around me that tie their mowers down unless they have to travel far distances. It’d just slow them down too much to strap them each time they move the truck to the next yard.

[@GCITurf]

Brent Goodwin mandatory for my crews to strap equipment down. No exceptions. Equipment is too expensive for it not to be

[@josephcollins3447]

At just 35mhr they will be sorry in a crash!

[@rogue_8370]

These are good for a designated piece of equipment and trailer. Other than that I'll stick to trusty old ratchet strap.

[@no_handle_required]

this would be genius on a track system so you could move the floor plates to adjust for more than one machine.

[@meagaindave2049]

Your Dewalt impact driver. Is that a DCF 787 or a DCF 887? Maybe even the DCF 885. Just curious. I LOVE cordless power tools. God bless you Pete! 😁

[@skinny7177]

Do you have to use two on a zero turn or could you just use one strap

[@kennycooperkc]

Have you ever used any of the Monty’s liquid Carbon or any of their other products? Prices seem pretty affordable for their application rates

[@scottohms2799]

@Pete, if I overseed with your fescue in Sep (in Nashville Tn, would you recommend using N-Ext Air-8, 9-0-1 GreeneStart and 18-0-1 GreenePunch together or mix in Carbon-X with one or two of the other for starter fert ? and should you add milorganite at the same time ?

[@elvisestevez5816]

Pete- you're videos are awesome! Question: I see how you tie down machines, how can I tie down mowers not attached to the ventrac?

[@saltylandscaper7193]

Good stuff mate! I am invest in these. Would be a lot better than the junk i have now. Edit: they come in two packs? Or is in $60 per strap?

[@firstname6208]

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[@milanjurich1526]

#getyourstrapright!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Pray your Sunday is blessed ! Enjoy your time with family worshiping our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! 🙏

[@mario7076]

Would you recommend two straps per mower? Or can one work?

[@GinoColletti]

Great videos! Really learning a lot from you. Are you still using this method to strap down equipment?

[@GCITurf]

Yes. We’re sure do

[@TheShelton1111]

👍

[@SJ-gd6bo]

I trailer a tracked machine, I wonder if this setup would work on tracks.

[@davidfreeman8079]

how you like the Tweels?

[@GCITurf]

David Freeman LOVE

[@housemachine509]

What if you have an aluminum floor

[@david2881]

So you gotta remove anchors everytime..to back off

[@christopheralegria71]

Was this an ad?

[@garryherrera1506]

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[@bonebones8999]

The wood is held to the trailer by a few self tapped screws. Your anchor points are only mounted to the wood. This is not a secure mounting point. Hope you never are driving on a road I'm on.

[@johnathonscheurer1233]

2:00 looks like you need to put air in that there tire 😂😂😂 I hope nobody takes this serious..