Ratchet Tie Down Straps

What you will find here

This section lists 145 ratchet tie down straps across 6 sub-categories (1″ Ratchet & Accessories, 2″ Ratchet Straps, 3″ Ratchet Straps, 4″ Ratchet Straps, Ratchet Tie Down Strap Kits, Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps). Prices currently range from $1.89 to $3,443.49 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use ratchet tie down straps for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit and replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs. Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.

How to choose ratchet tie down straps

Pick the width and rating first: add up the WLL of every strap so the total is at least half the cargo weight, then choose an end fitting that matches your anchor points. Use edge protectors where webbing crosses sharp corners.

Working load limits in this section run from 167 lbs to 6,670 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Check the working load limit. Use the WLL printed on the tag, not the break strength, when planning securement.
2. Pick the right end fitting. Flat hooks suit flatbed rub rails, wire hooks and snap hooks suit D-rings, and e-track fittings suit vans.
3. Protect the strap. Use edge protectors wherever webbing crosses a sharp edge.

Materials compared

• Polyester (77 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• Steel (11 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Heavy-Duty 18 Oz (5 products)
• Carbon Structural Steel (4 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Polyester Webbing (4 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.

Before you buy

• Add up the working load limits of all tie-downs against the cargo weight.
• Check that the end fitting matches the anchor points on your trailer.
• Make sure the length reaches over the load with tail left to tension.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 41 products under $25; 51 products $25 to $100; 43 products $100 to $500; 10 products over $500. 142 of 145 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Inspect webbing before each use and retire straps with cuts, burns, melted fibres or damaged hardware.
• Keep the ratchet handle closed and locked after tensioning, and re-check tension at your first stop.
• Never exceed the working load limit printed on the tag.

Products to compare

• 12″(L) Heavy Duty Cordura Strap Protectors – Fits 2″ & 4″ Straps, Black — from $1.89
• 2″ Replacement Ratchet w/ Chain Anchor for Ratchet Tie-Down Strap 3,333 lbs WLL — from $12.49; Working Load Limit (WLL): 3,333 lbs
• 40″ – 70″ Telescoping & Adjustable Cargo bar w/ Protective Non-Slip Rubber Pads — from $23.49; Carbon Structural Steel
• (4 Pcs) 1″ x 12′ Auto-Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ Crimped S-Hooks & Nylon Carry Bag – 1,500 lbs BS, Orange Colored — from $32.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 500 lbs
• 6-Piece Motorcycle Tie Down Kit with Black Ratchet Straps, S-Hooks and Motorcycle Handlebar Straps — from $53.49
• 12-Piece Winch Lasso and Axle Strap Kit with O-Ring, Flat Hook Ratchet and 12 Inch Protective Sleeves — from $101.99
• (4 Pack) 4″ Replacement Ratchet Strap Fixed End w/ Flat Hook for Tie-Down Strap (No Full Strap) — from $148.49; Working Load Limit (WLL): 6,670 lbs
• (20 Pack) Ratchet Tie-Down 4″ Lead End With Flat Hook Replaces OEM CS01-1008 — from $370.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 5,400 lbs

Buying through Global Cargo Control

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