Timber Tuff Log Choker Cable for ATV Skidding, 3/16 Inch x 10 Foot, Silver

I figured it would work well for logs, and it does, but it also works well for unwieldy tree stumps. (I didn't use it to pull them out of the ground, just to drag them once they were dug out.) When I first looped it around the stump I figured it would probably slip off at some point as I dragged the 800 lb stump across uneven ground, but it cinched down tight and never came off even though the stump rolled and twisted and bounced on the end of it. After I unhitched it I did have to drag the end out from under the stump by pulling it with the truck but that was expected. I've moved a half dozen stumps with root balls about 48" in diameter--probably up to 1200 lbs with no problem. I've moved a few trees (one 24" in diameter and 16' long - no idea how heavy) with no problem. Just go slow and steady.

The only good part of this item are the rings. 2nd log pulled and the cable slipped out of the crimp. Ok could be a bad crimp. Crimped on a new stop and pulled another log. Almost......The cable snapped. Says heavy duty but not the one I recieved. The rings are nice. Small fits through the large and over the ball on the ATV. Easy to use. Just not reliable. I removed the rings and put them on a 5/8" rope and have had no issues pulling out logs bigger and heavier than the ones with the supplied cable.

This choker worked great for the first few times but then it broke at upper swage. Looking back I think the log was too big and it may have dug into the ground while skidding it. I contacted them about a return two months after I originally bought it and they issued the return immediately no questions asked. Very pleased with the company, in fact I went on to buy their 16" skidding tongs and their Timberjack. Both fantastic tools and highly recommended. I would buy it again if I was working with smaller logs (the skidding tings work better for me right now).

got a fare bit over ambitious with the first log I tried to pull. a solid 700lbs pound log that laughed at my attempts to move it until it broke the wire. made a few cuts on the wire, added some wire clamps and haven't had a problem since. if / when, it fails on you, it doesn't take much time or energy to fix it back up and be back to work so its worth it in my book.

Initially I really enjoyed the item. It did an excellent job of latching on and pulling without slipping and was very easy to attach and remove;. however, the cable snapped about 6 inches from the large ring after I had used it for about an hour while pulling a a group of branches. That was truly disappointed by this because it seems like a really good idea. It's just disappointing that it snapped in its first use on something that was well below the weight limits listed for it.

I really like this product I bought a second one for a friend in Main. Over the last two winters I skidded enough fire wood by myself to feed my wood boiler to heat my house, water heater and garage which stays at a balmy 65deg. I was afraid of the cable fraying and running that into my hands but it hasn't even started to look worn yet. I woud also recomend the Woodchuck- Timberjack log jack sold here too. I work by myself and most all of the lumber I harvest are deadfall trees and tops laying on the ground and most of the time frozen to the ground.. This is a fantastick for lifting the but end of the tree tops and getting the chocker underneath the wood. After I skid the log in, I just lift it off of the ground with this and saw it up so my chain doesnt hit the dirt or ice. You wont bend this handle I am always looking for ways to speed this wood retrivel process so this year I plan on getting the Timber Tuff TMW-48 Log Choker Cable with Ring and Probe Stake. The attached Probe should help elimnate some of the lifting of the log I will be able to send the probe under the log and pull the choker through and slip the end over the ball of the ATV. Happy skidding!

I originally ordered this product in 2017 and it performed exceptionally well. However, after years of strenuous use it finally broke so I hit order again for a replacement. The new product is a smaller diameter cable and uses a fabric filler for the core of the strands. Needless to say, it broke the very first time I used it. Total waste of money and deceptive as to a reduction in quality.

Tried to pull something and must have had a break in the cable somewhere because it snapped right in half. Contacted Amazon and they had a new one sent to me the next day. New one came in and it works FANTASTIC! Has saved me countless hours of hauling things in large bundles, rather than one by one! Attach a strong clip to your lawnmower and this will drag just about any brush wherever you want to take it.

I have blown 2 now, instantly frayed and gets bent then snaps so easily on the cable. Very light weight use and still snaps. If your looking to have your head chopped off definitely buy this cheaply made chocker. If you want to get the job completed snd not lose a limb, go get a chain!

Not recommended, the cable broke shortly after I started using it. I gave one star for the rings, I removed them from the broken cable and attached them to a chain, works great.

These choker cable are well made and very strong. The round rings held there shape after pulling some good size trees. Very impressed...

Does the job for now. Ring size make it easy and fast to hook on ball mount.

I love it. Of course, you got to be kind with it. But if you use it properly, it works great. Very good purchase.