A load-strap tensioning device, which includes a body, at an outer end of which there is a transverse pin, to which is fastenable a binding strap having a suitable fastener at its end, at an opposite end of the body there is a transverse spindle and at a distance from it a ratchet pin, which is at least partially transferrable from an opening being between the body, between the spindle and the ratchet pin there is a gap into which an end of another binding strap, is settable, to the part formed by the spindle and the ratchet pin are fastened ratchet wheels and to the body is fastened a catch device, which is fastened to the body movably in its longitudinal direction, and to the body is fastened a spring for pressing the catch device against the ratchet wheels, at the end of the body is rotatably fastened a body part, which includes a second catch device being pressable against the ratchet wheels. the ratchet pin and/or a part attached to it includes elements to prevent the ratchet pin from disengaging from the load-strap tensioning device.