Lashing the tractor to transport trailers

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A - Suspension Devices Located at the Rear

B - Rear Axles

C - Axle Knees of Front-Wheel Drive Axle

D - Rear Crossmember of Front Hitch

E - Suspension Devices Located at the Front

CAUTION: Danger to life from lost cargo.

Inadequately secured cargo presents a high risk of the cargo or tractor detaching itself during driving, and falling off the transport trailer.

The tractor has a sufficient number of fixture points where suitable devices such as lashing straps or tensioning chains can be attached. In addition, use lockable chock blocks. Loose wedges might get lost and are therefore not permissible. Always observe legal requirements for securing cargo.

Select the size of lashing straps and tensioning chains in relation to tractor weight.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to the tractor. During lashing, make sure to use edge protectors or protective cuffs. Do not tie lashing straps or tensioning chains across lines, hoses, cables and other sensitive components.

Front Side: Examples of various points for lashing the tractor. In addition, available towing devices at the basic weight and additional weights can be used.

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Rear Side: Examples of various points for lashing the tractor.

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Example of a tractor lashed across the wheels. Additinal cargo securing in front and rear, and use of chock blocks.

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Example: Tractor lashed to trailer.