How to Secure a Machine on a Rented Equipment Trailer
Secure the machine at four points using chains and load binders, not ratchet straps. For machines in the skid steer and excavator class, chains are the correct method. Attach them to the machine's designated tie-down rings on the frame, not to plastic bodywork or attachments that can flex or fail under load tension. The goal is a machine held firmly in every direction.
On a tilt deck rental, confirm the deck lock is fully engaged before driving. A deck that is not properly locked can shift during transport. Big Rentals reviews the tie-down and safety steps with renters at pickup for every equipment trailer rental in El Paso.