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Section § 393.130: What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?
Guidance Q&AQuestion 3: A tractor loader-backhoe weighing over 10,000 pounds is being transported on a trailer. The loader and backhoe accessories are each equipped with locking devices...
Section § 393.130: What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?
Guidance Q&AQuestion 2: How should I secure the accessories for an item of construction equipment which weighs 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) or more, if the accessory devices would extend beyond...
Section § 393.130: What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: If an item of construction equipment which weighs less than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) is transported on a flatbed or drop-deck trailer, must the accessory equipment...