Tractor loggers: Who knows snatch?

[CobyRupert]

Any tractor loggers here know who makes a decent snatch block / pulley that can handle logs. .

I know I've seen recommendations here, but most pulley and block searches are about engine parts.
Will ones like this at Tractor Supply Champion Power Equipment™ Single Pulley Snatch Block, 8,000 lb. Capacity - Tractor Supply Co. really hold to their rated 8000lb? At $30 bucks should I just grab one, and hold/out shop around for a self-releasing one? What do they $run? Any good brands? (web) Stores?

Thank you.

 

[bcp]

Look at Skookum blocks.

Bruce

 

[s219]

Check out the Wes Spur website: 5/8” Pulleys

I got the first one on the list several years ago and it's been good. Might also want to check Bailey's and Labonville websites.

 

[Leejohn]

Any tractor loggers here know who makes a decent snatch block / pulley that can handle logs. .

I know I've seen recommendations here, but most pulley and block searches are about engine parts.
Will ones like this at Tractor Supply Champion Power Equipment Single Pulley Snatch Block, 8,000 lb. Capacity - Tractor Supply Co. really hold to their rated 8000lb? At $30 bucks should I just grab one, and hold/out shop around for a self-releasing one? What do they $run? Any good brands? (web) Stores?

Thank you.

I sure wouldn't pay $30.00 for that thing. Keep looking and get youself a good snatch block.

 

[Egon]

If you can cut and weld metal you could make your own.

 

[Coyote machine]

Here is what you want. I use one with my Igland logging winch, it doubles capacity of winch to 8,000#. It has a grease zerk and opens up to allow the cable in/out. Great tool.:thumbsup: Get it with a short double loop end tree saver strap. Look under clamshell snatch blocks.
4050 Snatch Block (3/8" wire x 4" sheave)

The above one is the exact one I have.

 

[s219]

Coyote, that one would not be ideal for logging due to weight and design -- you want a simpler flat rotating plate design if possible, to be robust under dirty/muddy conditions. Plus I'd go with thicker rope capacity. For logging, I recommend either 5/8" or 3/4" ropes.

 

[CobyRupert]

My winch has a 3/8" cable.

 

[CobyRupert]

Check out the Wes Spur website: 5/8” Pulleys

I got the first one on the list several years ago and it's been good. Might also want to check Bailey's and Labonville websites.

Do those allow you to install /slide the cable through without getting some wrenches?

 

[s219]

Do those allow you to install /slide the cable through without getting some wrenches?

Of course -- all split plate blocks do. The two halves rotate about the same bearing as the pulley wheel.