nylon tow strap

[yanmars]

I have a 100 foot nylon tow strap. It is "flat", about 1.5 inches across. It has a small loop on each end. I would like to use it to pull out some logs in a ravine with my 45 hp tractor. I do not want to tear it up. What ideas on what I should use on the one loop end that would attach to the trees but not be tough on the loop? Thanks

 

[Rustyiron]

It sounds like a pretty light duty strap, I would at least double it up and attach a clevis at each end. On the log end (with both sewn in loops), you could then use a hook then a pc. of chain. On the tractor side, attach the clevis to your pulling point. The object here is to avoid abrasion & cutting of the strap, at the attachment point, both ends.

 

[2458n]

Take the strap and push it thru the loop. If you keep pushing you will have a self choking loop to put around your log. If running over or around something abrasive put your strap inside a short section of the flat fire or pump drain hose.

 

[Bootstrap]

You could use some fire hose to slide over the body of the sling for protection, if this is an OSHA deal, the cover can only cover half the body...for inspection purpose, but that will not help on the eyes. What is the exact width and how many plies of nylon are used in the body? In my area 1.5" wide is almost unheard of but 1", 2",3" & 4" are very common. I agree with Rustyiron on methods to attach to the log. If you ever have a sling like this made, tell them you want full body cordura and cordura in the eyes....very abrasion resistant and cordura also helps with protection from UV rays

 

[yanmars]

The dimensions are about 1.5 inches wide by about 1.25 inches thick. It is a more rectangular piece than flat, it is not round.

 

[/pine]

A clevis and hooks on the strap...use a short (choker) chain or cable around the log...

use a chain hook rather than a grab hook on the log end if you use chain...

 

[bcp]

Use a chain around the log. A strap around it will always have a portion of the strap grinding through the dirt with the weight of the log on it.

Go to a real hardware store or tractor supply and see what they have that will fit your strap and chain.

Bruce

 

[Bob Rooks]

I use skidding tongs from Northern Tool. Work great.

 

[PhysAssist]

I use skidding tongs from Northern Tool. Work great.

Second this, but to me, it's important to know how far from where you plan to park your tractor are the logs?

Is there a rating on the strap? It's usually near one of the terminal loops and can give you a better idea of what it can tolerate, but that sure sounds like a thick strong piece of work.

I have a couple of these for rigging that are way smaller in thickness and width that are rated for upwards of 2.5 ton used in a vertical basket lift.

The srength of these depends on how thecpull is configured, see this:

https://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/slings/tables-figures.html

I hope this is of some help. (you have to scroll way down to find the nylon straps).

Thomas

 

[sixdogs]

If that stretches and snaps it's coming back at a million miles an hour and aimed at your face. Straps can fray real easy.
Use a 5/16" grade 70 chain and be done with it.