Snatch Strap Question

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Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Hi Tim,

I would be suprised if a tractor towing a stuck Disco could snap an 8000kg snatch strap. From my experience of using tractors to recover our LR's and my 90 to recover our tractors on my parents farm the force wouldnt get anywhere near that. (Unless maybe it was on tarmac)

And believe me we have had some very stuck farm machinery over the years:eek::eek::) mainly driven by my Mum!!

Rgds
Pete

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Well maybe not then, he had to hit it pretty hard to get it out anyway:o
The 11000kg strap seemed to have the perfect amount of strech for the job;)
8000kgs is alot though i spose.

CHEERS TIM.

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Originally Posted by disco_2008

Cool thanks for that.

I am looking at the ARB 11,000 KG.. Just remember reading something about 2:1 ratio, and to ensure you dont get one that is too strong as it will not stretch as much and strain the recovery point

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If you buy the latest 4WD Action mag it has an article on snatch straps and safety. Make of it what you will.;)

2.5ton x 3 = 7.5ton and the reccomended is between 2 & 3 times your vehigle GMV. So even if you load you truck to the hilt and go over 3 ton, a 8000kg strap would be perfect. I would reccomend the 'Premium' (orange one) 8,800kg strap from Just Straps. Retail about $75. The regular 8,100kg strap from Just Straps is around $60. They are both good quality.

Don't forget your RATED bow shackles.

Cool thanks for the help.. Sounds like the 8 ton strap will do the job just fine.

All this discussion about the strength of straps and no discussion about what you are attaching it to?
Ensure you use rated points on both ends if you need an 11000 kg strap for a 3 tonne vehicle you may pull bits off:(

In the latest 4wd action mag i think the best 2 straps were the ARB's and the Just srtraps ones.;)

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Originally Posted by long stroke

In the latest 4wd action mag i think the best 2 straps were the ARB's and the Just srtraps ones.;)

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Hmmmm so they are the ones that paid the most money to win :D:p

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Originally Posted by long stroke

In the latest 4wd action mag i think the best 2 straps were the ARB's and the Just srtraps ones.;)

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What a surpise. ARB won in a 4wd action mag.

So heres what i have been wondering. If you have an 8000kg snatch strap and you want to get some shackles how do you decide what size to get? I haven't ever seen 8000kg WLL shackles for 4wds. I know WLL means the working load, but how does that compare to the breaking strength which it seem is what you need to match to the snatch strap?

Dan.

3.7t bow shackle is the minimum rated shackle for pull recoveries.

Baz.