Working Load Limit vs. Breaking Strength: What’s the Difference?

Working Load Limit vs. Breaking Strength: What’s the Difference?

Woodfield Trailer Rentals
Published on: 27/10/2026

Working load limit is your number; breaking strength is not. Why the 3:1 safety factor exists and how much total WLL your load actually needs.

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Ratchet Straps 101: How to Use Them Correctly

Ratchet Straps 101: How to Use Them Correctly

Woodfield Trailer Rentals
Published on: 13/10/2026

Most ratchet strap failures come from bad threading, not weak cranking. How to thread, tension, protect, release, and when to retire a strap.

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How to Secure a Load on a Trailer

How to Secure a Load on a Trailer

Woodfield Trailer Rentals
Published on: 16/09/2026

How to secure a load on a trailer using four-point tie-downs, 45-degree angles, and working load limits. Straps vs. chains explained simply.

Load SecurementRatchet StrapsTransport ChainsTie-DownsWorking Load Limit
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