Push Mowers on Lawn Care Trailer

[lawn mower fanatic]

For my 2014 trailer setup I need a way to secure my push mower(s) in between lawns. I will be going pretty slow, so it doesn't need to be much, though.

I was thinking about getting something like this, but I think $35 is too expensive for a piece of metal! Jungle Jim's Accessory Products | Transport Lockdowns | Jungle Boot Small

Any homemade designs, or should I use bungee cords or something?

Trailer Pics: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/commercial-residential-lawn-mowing/21452-my-new-trailer.html

Merry Christmas! :smile:

 

[davbell22602]

What about this?

SmartStraps® 40-70 in. Pickup Ratcheting Cargo Bar - Tractor Supply Co.

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

What about this?

SmartStraps® 40-70 in. Pickup Ratcheting Cargo Bar - Tractor Supply Co.

Yeah that might work! :thumbsup: I'm trying to figure it out. So it can extend across the trailer and act as a "wall", correct?

 

[davbell22602]

Yes, Pull it out as far as it go snug on both sides then crank the ratchet to draw it so the bar doesnt fall down when going down the road. I use one on my truck when hauling 1-3 pushmowers to keep from rolling back and forth.

 

[exotion]

How about just a bungee...

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

How about just a bungee...

Yeah that would be pretty easy. I like the idea of a "wheel boot" though.

 

[edd]

bungee cord has always worked for me

 

[exotion]

Bungee cords are cheap quick to use and efficient to use you have an expanded metal gate you run a bungee through the handle of your mower to the gate especially if your not driving far or fast it will be effecient. A milk crate will be good for gas cans string and a few misc tools. And your small equipment can easily be strapped down to the wood if you got a couple big screw in eyes .. its a circle with a screw bottom screw it into the wood where you need them to keep your small stuff secure. Milk crates are also good for hand held blower... All this is cheap and efficient

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Bungee cords are cheap quick to use and efficient to use you have an expanded metal gate you run a bungee through the handle of your mower to the gate especially if your not driving far or fast it will be effecient. A milk crate will be good for gas cans string and a few misc tools. And your small equipment can easily be strapped down to the wood if you got a couple big screw in eyes .. its a circle with a screw bottom screw it into the wood where you need them to keep your small stuff secure. Milk crates are also good for hand held blower... All this is cheap and efficient

Yeah I will definitely use a milk crate to hold my gas cans....thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[jekjr]

I run an enclosed trailer, but I put 2 small d rings on the side wall the right distance apart right above the deck and put a bungee cord stretched around the motor right above the deck. It works great. If you needed them more stable you could use a cheap ratchet strap.