Snatchblock for PTO winch...

[Coyote machine]

Seeking a snatch-block kit or just a good snatch-block for my PTO winch.
Anyone have any good sources or links to same?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Boondox]

I got mine from Tractor Supply Co in Clarendon

 

[gwdixon]

TSC has larger ones like come with the Champion 10K winch. Look in the trailer hitch / winch area rather than the cable / chain section of the store.

They are less than $40 if I remember correctly.

 

[Oldchuck]

I got mine at Labonville. Good quality, quick delivery.

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[easygo]

I bought this Northern Industrial Snatch Block — 1 1/2-Ton, 5in. Single | Snatch Blocks | Northern Tool + Equipment a couple of years ago. Works very well.

 

[Coyote machine]

Thanks all for your replies/suggestions as to where to find a snatch block for my tractor.
Here is what I decided to get and why:
Snatch Block N1002
As can be seen at their site, (as shown in their videos) the Lewis winch snatch block allows one to open the block to allow the cable in, as well it allows the tree saver strap to attach WITHOUT having to take the block completely apart. I purchased the larger block even though I was drawn to the smaller one but decided the larger would handle any load my Igland 4001 winch threw at it. I did not want to chance having the winch overpower the block and possibly fail.
I like the strap they sell too because it has an end that is designed to attach to the block and it will not damage the tree it is attached to.
To my fellow Vermonter who replied; I had just bought a block at TSC in Rutland before you replied, but was hoping to find something more like I described above. Where do you hail from? ( I'm in that store all the time picking up odds and ends for around the farm/home):laughing:

 

[Boondox]

CM -- I live up in Stowe, but never pass an opportunity to ride my GS to pick up small items. My wife once sent me out for a loaf of bread, which I bought in Saranac Lake, NY.

Any excuse for a ride...

Pete

 

[jenkinsph]

I try to buy this kind of stuff from rigging stores in large towns, last one I purchased was in Las Vegas, NV. I prefer something like McKissock (spelling) easy to open large enough spool so as not to damage the wire or rope.

I would be leary of a TSC block as it might become a missle.

 

[scrout]

I got one of these from Surplus Center:
4 TON SNATCH BLOCK
Item# 3-1021-4
13
$12.95 Go
8 TON SNATCH BLOCK
Item# 3-1021-8
19
$24.95

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Now that you already picked one up never mind. But you did right in getting one that opens up without having to thread cable or rope through. Baileysonline is a good source. I use 10-20 thousand pound rated blocks. Keep an eye on frayed cables and ropes as your weak links. Tree savers are a good idea as you have done. Then if you use carabiners or clevis bolts make sure they are rated high enough. Locking steel carabiners not aluminum latching.....

 

[Coyote machine]

Boondox, Stowe, Yep- been there, froze what's left of my **s off there one winter skiing when it was like 50below, not inc wind chill!!:laughing:
I actually ate my lunch BEFORE getting out of the car to give me extra energy!?:confused2:
Good to know Saranac Lake has good bread

jenkinsph & scrout, thanks for the suggestions- I will check out Surplus Center for future reference, and Las Vegas is probably bigger than most of my entire state! There are no big cities near me

Treemonkey,
I know you know what you're talking about...I did in fact check out Bailey's online but did not find any clamshell typeblocks- but maybe I was in the wrong section?
I hear you on the aluminum! All steel or nothing! I don't like wearing pieces of broken equipment not up to the task, especially while in the woods.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's

That first link didn't take you to the right spot. So Rigging and blocks was what I wanted. Let me try this link.
http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?catID=421

I think that link will take you to some of them not that you need it now. The big stainless ones slide open to flip in your line. It sounds like you are doing things the smart way already so have fun and be careful.

 

[Coyote machine]

Treemonkey,

I was just reviewing Bailey's online and bought the following:
Bailey's - Dixie Industries 20" Swivel Grab Skidding Tongs
I thought it might come in handy, especially since it is a swivel at the ring end, for logs that are too tangled or too big to get a choker chain around.
What do you think? Also, do you ever use the HPPE rope chokers?:Bailey's - HPPE Rope Choker 3/8" x 7'
If not would you say why not.

BTW, those blocks are for personal use only- unless I just didn't look at the specific one you cite being ok for a winch.
Where do you get the 10-20K blocks?

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Yeah those tongs and rope choker would be sweet to have. I haven't used that rope choker. Usually I use nylon towing straps if I need or regular chains. Depends on if I were skidding logs across pavement or not. The guys on here have me thinking that a cut down car hood or a wooden piece of plywood to help skid stuff. Another good thing to own is a log arch. That way you can lift the front end up and have less digging in and friction.
The CMI pulleys on there are rated at about 11,000lbs. You might try Wespurs Arborist Rigging Blocks and Pulleys at WesSpur Tree Equipment
The big snatch blocks that I have now I picked up at garage sales for $20 each. The blue one is rated at 24,000 or 2400 lb working load and the grey one is rated at 48,000 lbs or 4800 working load.

 

[Coyote machine]

Treemonkey,

Sweet blocks man!
I've got the log arch covered, at least for now with a tree cone. You know, the yellow poly cone one puts on the end of the log to skid it without digging the nose of the log into the ground.