Strap-A-Pult Throws Trailer Straps Over Big Loads
With more than 30 years experience around semis and flatbed trailers, David McCullough has thrown his share of straps over big loads. And his shoulder knows it. So, recently the Wiggins, Colo., trucker created the Strap-A-Pult, that lets a pole do the work.
He explains he designed two versions. One attaches to the strap bracket and the other attaches to a bracket on the rub rail. The spring-button pole adjusts from 7 to 16 ft. and can be stored in the truck or on the trailer and takes just seconds to attach to the bracket with a pin.
“The bracket is aluminum and the pole is nonelectric fiberglass. It’s yellow to indicate safety,” McCullough explains.
The rolled strap fits inside a basket at the end. “Just pick the pole up and give it a shove over,” McCullough says. “I’ve used it on hay, pipe, lumber, containers and oversized loads.”
He also added a handy strap winder to the pole.
Other truckers have liked the Strap-A-Pult and McCullough has begun the process of manufacturing them. He estimates the cost will be around $375 and is taking orders.
He welcomes inquiries from dealers and manufacturers.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, David and Paulette McCullough, 711 E. 3rd, Wiggins, Colo. 80654 (ph 970 590-6648; strapapult@hotmail.com; www.strap-a-pult.com).
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Strap-A-Pult Throws Trailer Straps Over Big Loads WAGONS/TRAILERS Accessories With more than 30 years experience around semis and flatbed trailers David McCullough has thrown his share of straps over big loads And his shoulder knows it So recently the Wiggins Colo trucker created the Strap-A-Pult that lets a pole do the work He explains he designed two versions One attaches to the strap bracket and the other attaches to a bracket on the rub rail The spring-button pole adjusts from 7 to 16 ft and can be stored in the truck or on the trailer and takes just seconds to attach to the bracket with a pin “The bracket is aluminum and the pole is nonelectric fiberglass It’s yellow to indicate safety ” McCullough explains The rolled strap fits inside a basket at the end “Just pick the pole up and give it a shove over ” McCullough says “I’ve used it on hay pipe lumber containers and oversized loads ” He also added a handy strap winder to the pole Other truckers have liked the Strap-A-Pult and McCullough has begun the process of manufacturing them He estimates the cost will be around $375 and is taking orders He welcomes inquiries from dealers and manufacturers Contact: FARM SHOW Followup David and Paulette McCullough 711 E 3rd Wiggins Colo 80654 ph 970 590-6648; strapapult@hotmail com; www strap-a-pult com
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