Choker Chain Use

[hydro2]

Dave,

I have the some of the same chokers as the one in the pic, I welded a piece of 3/8 rod on the last link and gave it a slight bend to help it slide under logs better. A straight one will dig into the ground.

I actually like my chokers with a Gr 70 ring in the end better, I have had the split ones release when the load comes off, the ring ones don't.

Those are the chokers I use. I like the steel rod.

 

[hydro2]

 

[Dr_Zinj]

What is the correct method of hooking a choker chain around a tree for pulling? Single or double wrap, tight as you can get it or a little loose? How far from the end?

Whatever keeps your dog from breaking it and running loose. :laughing:

 

[dstig1]

Dave,

I have the some of the same chokers as the one in the pic, I welded a piece of 3/8 rod on the last link and gave it a slight bend to help it slide under logs better. A straight one will dig into the ground.

I actually like my chokers with a Gr 70 ring in the end better, I have had the split ones release when the load comes off, the ring ones don't.

I've never had a problem with them coming loose at all.

I do like the idea of a small bend in the rod. I think I will add that when I make rods for mine. Thanks!

 

[pennwalk]

I have a rear bucket for my little yanmar 186d. It is like a loader bucket that goes on the 3 point hitch it has a dump latch. I have a 5/8 lifting eye that bolts to the second hole on my draw bar. I hook a log chain to the eye with a slip hook with a latch. It has really cut down on loosing chains. I pick up the butt end of the log or tree. Just a little is all it takes. I have two or three 4 foot choker chains that I keep clipped to the seat bracket. One end has a slip hook one end has a grab hook. I put the choker around the log and hook it to the log chain. I can drag several logs at a time. It is astonishing how big a tree that little tractor will pull out of the woods and across the fields. I dragged a whole mulberry over to a neighbors house. The front wheels were barely touching and I was steering with the brakes. I find that the right set up makes everything work more smoothly.

Chris

 

[1GB]

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So what is the "real" name for the red choker piece on the end of the chain? I'd like to get a couple of those to add to existing chain I have, but I can't seem to get the search terms right to find places that sell them!

 

[teg]

http://www.wallingfords.com/26-34.pdf

Top of page 5... Loggerhook or Bolt Hook

 

[jpm1]

I believe it is a logging choker hook. Try Baileysonline.com Their good logging supplier. I've ordered from them before.. . .John

 

[dstig1]

I've heard them called Sweedish logging hooks, but cannot seem to get much traction with that as a search term. Baileys, Labonville, or Hud-son equipment might be good options to try.

 

[rogdan]

So what is the "real" name for the red choker piece on the end of the chain? I'd like to get a couple of those to add to existing chain I have, but I can't seem to get the search terms right to find places that sell them!

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