I realize there may be differences state to state, but for the sake of discussion lets talk about on the federal level (Va uses the federal FMCSA guidelines). Unless I’m reading something reading something wrong equipment under 10k should be tied down using the guidelines for ‘light vehicles’ which is basically one chain and binder front and rear used in a manner to limit front to back and side to side movement. What I’m wondering about is attachments. As far as I can tell there is no requirement to tie down something like a loader boom or backhoe boom on a small piece of equipment?
Reason I ask is because there are some jobs I will doing soon requiring the hauling of my Kubota mini TLB (3500-4000lbs) and CTL (8000lbs) together on my 11 ton pintle trailer behind my F700. Trailer space is at a premium so I would like to haul the mini TLB with the backhoe boom up and locked but don’t want to catch the eye of DOT. Thoughts?
Reason I ask is because there are some jobs I will doing soon requiring the hauling of my Kubota mini TLB (3500-4000lbs) and CTL (8000lbs) together on my 11 ton pintle trailer behind my F700. Trailer space is at a premium so I would like to haul the mini TLB with the backhoe boom up and locked but don’t want to catch the eye of DOT. Thoughts?