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Mudlark:

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i remember seeing an article a few years back that roughly calculated that you need 20ton at least, and that wasnt even snatching, just a plain straight tow on an imovable object.


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Well that doesn't say much about the usefulness of a 4.5 tonne winch does it :lol:  :lol:

Guardian.:
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LandRoger:

--- Quote from: "ian_s" ---6 ton isnt nearly strong enough for towing out a stuck vehicle

i remember seeing an article a few years back that roughly calculated that you need 20ton at least, and that wasnt even snatching, just a plain straight tow on an imovable object.

the other advantage to big rope? easier to grip when its covered in mud!
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I have pulled out several large trucks including Rangie,yota surf, transit,etc , size has nothing to do with strength where rope is cocerned -its how you go about useing it -ive seen all the idiots snatching and yanking when attempting a recovery, and if as you say 20 ton is the leaststrength needed then 99% of peoples Bow shackles are US as most are rated at around 4/5 ton ,also most strops are the same,

mad geordie:
this rope is cheap only used once.... it was a sadmans rope doesnt need it now! :P

Lucy1978:

--- Quote ---you need 20ton at least, and that wasnt even snatching

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I think you'll find that most KERRs sold are only are only trated to 12 tons, a mate has a challenger tank recovery rope, that's only rated to 40tons.


--- Quote ---2.5cmKevlar
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 you want to watch using Kevlar rope for towing, it has zero stretch and can go bang if shock loaded.

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