lifting sling for towing device

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 21:32

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qubert

hello . i am asuming i can use this to tow 10 tonnes as well as it is rated to 'lift' 10 tonnes. thanks. and good on yis.
anyone with sling knowledge

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/lifting-sling-tow-rope_W0QQitemZ190265534405QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190265534405&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

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Reply By: Member - Brenton H (SA) - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 21:40

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 21:40

qubert, my guess is probably less than half that as when used as a sling I assume it's doubled over as distinct from single line pull.

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Follow Up By: qubert - Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 21:43

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008 at 21:43

it looks like an endless loop, and i think its rated at 10 tonne lifting capacity, but looks like it would make a good tow rope for me bogged tractor in the wet season

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Reply By: Kroozer - Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 00:54

Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 00:54

Probably better off with a drag chain mate. Too hard to look after slings as you can see. They damage fairly easily and are useless (dangerous when used for lifting) once damage starts. 10% is the maximum allowable damage to lifting gear and in my opinion that is at least 10% damage to the outer sling. I would not use that to lift 10 tonne. Whats the weight of your tractor?

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Follow Up By: qubert - Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 08:05

Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 08:05

its only a small kubota about 3-4 tonnes, but full of mud and bogged down nearly double that i suppose

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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 08:46

Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 08:46

its not the sort of thing you acually pay for i have one I picked up and yea theres no reason it wont make a good tow rope but you wouldnt pay for it

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Follow Up By: Star Bug - Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:40

Monday, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:40

Lifting gear usualy has a high safety margin. A 10 tonne polyester round sling would safely pull 1.5 to 2 times it's rated lifting capacity. A lot of winch extension and tree protection straps are just lifting webbing slings. Re-packaged with catchy names and double the price.

But as others have said, they dont take too kindly to dragging around, and can quickly wear out.

Use it, keep it for towing only, and if it shows signs of wear. Destroy it.

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Reply By: rapid80 - Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 09:07

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 at 09:07

Sorry Brenton but the 10T rating is for a single line pull.If it was wrapped around a round object in a basket hitch you could double the tonnage.
For towing you have to factor in the shock loading as well as the weight and resistance to movement ie bog.
Would think 10t should still do it if you were gentle,but snatch straps are better for the extra energy they put in as long as everything else is up to the job.

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