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PowerStrand Knob & Knob Forestry Logging Chokers

Wire Diameter	Description	Working Load Limit	Length
Wire Diameter	Description	Working Load Limit	6 FT	8 FT	10 FT	12 FT	14 FT	16 FT	18 FT	20 FT
3/8 inch	Knob & Knob Midget Choker	2,100 lbs.	$34.13	$35.47	$36.80	$39.12	$40.46	$42.78	$44.12	$45.45
7/16 inch	Knob & Knob Midget Choker	2,800 lbs.	$33.93	$35.81	$37.69	$40.56	$42.43	$45.30	$47.18	$49.06
1/2 inch	Knob & Knob Midget Choker	3,600 lbs.	$33.44	$35.56	$37.69	$40.80	$42.93	$46.04	$48.17	$50.29
9/16 inch	Knob & Knob Midget Choker	4,500 lbs.	$34.77	$37.34	$39.91	$43.47	$46.04	$49.60	$52.17	$54.74

5/8 inch	Knob & Knob Dwarf (Light Bantam) Choker	5,500 lbs.	$71.52	$74.59	$77.65	$81.71	$84.77	$88.82	$91.89	$94.95

3/4 inch	Knob & Knob Bantam Choker	7,900 lbs.	$97.50	$102.19	$106.89	$112.57	$117.27	$122.95	$127.65	$132.35

***Logging rigging is not to be used for overhead lifting. It is only intended for use in logging***

PowerStrand Knob & Eye Cat Logging Chokers

Wire Diameter	Description	Working Load Limit	Length
Wire Diameter	Description	Working Load Limit	6 FT	8 FT	10 FT	12 FT	14 FT	16 FT	18 FT	20 FT	50 FT	100 FT
3/8 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Midget Choker	2,100 lbs.	$32.96	$34.29	$35.63	$37.95	$39.28	$41.61	$42.94	$44.28	$66.27	$99.64
7/16 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Midget Choker	2,800 lbs.	$35.14	$37.02	$38.90	$41.77	$43.65	$46.51	$48.39	$50.27	$80.42	$127.38
1/2 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Midget Choker	3,600 lbs.	$36.54	$38.67	$40.79	$43.90	$46.03	$49.14	$51.27	$53.40	$87.25	$140.39
9/16 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Midget Choker	4,500 lbs.	$39.89	$42.46	$45.03	$48.59	$51.16	$54.72	$57.29	$59.86	$100.39	$164.65

5/8 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Dwarf (Light Bantam) Choker	5,500 lbs.	$65.42	$68.48	$71.55	$75.60	$78.67	$82.72	$85.78	$88.85	$136.79	$215.39

3/4 inch	Knob & Eye Cat Bantam Choker	7,900 lbs.	$93.42	$98.12	$102.81	$108.50	$113.19	$118.88	$123.57	$128.27	$201.67	$321.04

***Logging rigging is not to be used for overhead lifting. It is only intended for use in logging***

Working Load Limit is the maximum line tension in pounds. It is not based on the weight of the log, but the maximum pulling force the choker can be subjected to as log is being skidded. Factors such as terain slope, shock loading, and snags must be taken into account when selecting size.

Logging chokers are available in 3 different configurations:

Knob & Knob Chokers - commonly used in yarding operations

Knob & Eye Chokers (Cat Chokers) - common type used when eye is necessary for pulling logs

Knob & Eye & Ring Chokers (Skidder Chokers) - least common, used only with older winch line skidders

Logging hardware (knobs, choker bells, spiral ferrules, etc.) are classified by the size of knob that will seat in the receiving pocket. It is important to use same type hardware and knobs throughout entire logging system to ensure all choker knobs seat properly.

In ascending order type:

Midget(M): 3/8 to 9/16 inch diameter cable

Dwarf(D) also called Light Bantam(LB): 7/16 to 5/8 inch diameter cable

Bantam(B): 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter cable

Light(L): 3/4 to 1 inch diameter cable

Light Junior(LJ) also called Junior(J): 7/8 to 1-1/4 inch diameter cable

Standard(S): 1-1/4 to 1-3/8 inch diameter cable

***Logging rigging is not to be used for overhead lifting. It is only intended for use in logging***