Starting condition
What arrived at the shop
Tie-down straps varied in condition, position, and tension, creating opportunities for loosening and shifting while securing mini-excavator buckets.
Project · Municipal & public infrastructure
Mini-excavator bucket restraint
A folding, lockable bucket restraint replaced variable tie-down straps with a repeatable standard on an equipment trailer.
Project details
Scope and shop processes
- Project type
- Custom equipment fixture
- Capabilities
- CAD & design, Fabrication & welding
Barnes work
Work completed
Barnes designed and fabricated a folding restraint with a latch and padlock provision so the buckets could be secured the same way and in the same position each time.
Outcome
Completed result
The fabricated restraint eliminated a variable tie-down method and created a clear, repeatable standard. The trailer also received hitch, brake, and related repair work.
Technical details
Project details
- Folding restraint
- Latch
- Padlock provision
- Trailer repair work