Suggestions for Lifting D-Rings?

[azbinder]

Most farm equipment dealers sell "Big Orange" brand clevis's. The following might work for what you need.

A & I Products Clevis, Twisted 7" x4" x6" A-TC104 | Zoro

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[WranglerX]

I wanted a ring to slide chains through and connect multiple shackles to, so I took a length of 1/2 steel rod and wrapped it (red hot) around a piece of 4 inch pipe and over lapped ends about a inch (+) and welded it.... Gave me "larger" point to connect multiple shackles, now if I could only find it, its lost somewhere on my 10 acres because I did not safety wire the shackle I was using to secure it to tractor.....

You are probably going to find that a single shackle for each end loop in your nylon straps to a intermediate ring is going to be simplest way to navigate you lifting problems...

Something similar to:...

Master Ring & Load Suspension Eyes - Lifting Equipment Specialists & Suppliers | LiftingSafety

Master Ring & Load Suspension Eyes

www.liftingsafety.co.uk

I think the "pear shaped" eye ring would be ideal for connecting multiple shackles together...

 

[BlueKnife]

Can anyone suggest what size shackle I would need for this application? And where to get one? (I found this shackle, with a 1.06" "mouth width," but I don't see a measurement for how wide the "belly" of the shackle is, so I can't really judge if I could get all for nylon loop ends on it at once or not: Crosby® Anchor Shackle - Bolt Type - 5/8" - G-2130 - 3.25 Ton)

That dimension is 1.69".

Some Other Alternative to a Shackle?
I keep wondering if there's something like a huge carabiner that's actually rated for thousands of pounds, as my slings are (apparently, the slings' lifting capacities vary based upon whether they're used as "chokers" or in a vertical lift.)

There are several alternatives. Chain would give you much better adjustability than slings. A rigging ring/master link connected via a clevis/shackle (those two words are often used interchangeably) would provide several options. Lifting Links & Rigging Rings If this equipment is something you'll be loading and unloading regularly, it may be worth figuring out the balance point and welding on a D ring or other attachment point that would allow single point lifting. A sling has the least strength when used in a choker configuration, "normal" strength when used vertically and the strength is doubled if it's used in a basket configuration.

 

[bcp]

Attach one shackle to your tractor, then use a soft shackle to fasten several sling ends to the shackle.

If you aren't familiar with a soft shackle, they are far stronger than they look. Just keep them away from sharp edges.

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Bruce

 

[chim]

Attach one shackle to your tractor, then use a soft shackle to fasten several sling ends to the shackle.

If you aren't familiar with a soft shackle, they are far stronger than they look. Just keep them away from sharp edges.

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Bruce

I bought some soft shackles and snatch rings a couple years ago when I went with synthetic rope on my winch. The soft shackles, rated at something in excess of 40K are happy with a double-rigged setup on the 9K winch, so I'd trust them with the 2K capacity of my loader.

 

[Williy]

WranglerX you could get a large magnet and attach it to the
front of your tractor so if it picked up a piece of metal it would
release a flag then you could stop and see if you found it. That's
for you how to figure out how to do it Its just an idea

willy

 

[WranglerX]

WranglerX you could get a large magnet and attach it to the
front of your tractor so if it picked up a piece of metal it would
release a flag then you could stop and see if you found it. That's
for you how to figure out how to do it Its just an idea

willy

Already went over suspected areas with metal detector..... The rest of the 10 acres may take forever with magnet.... Easier to make new ring and I have extra shackles.... I do blacksmithing as a side hobby...