Buy Tuf-Tug Dual-Capacity Cable Hoist/Puller - 2500-Lb./5000-Lb.Tuf-Tug Dual-Capacity Cable Hoist/Puller - 2500-Lb./5000-Lb. Product Description:
- 2500 lb. capacity / 20ft. reach - single line
- 5000 lb. capacity / 10ft. reach - double line
- Dual ratchet drive design
- Solid steel construction
- Proudly made in the U.S.A.
Product Description
The Tuf-Tug TT20/50-20CDC cable hoist/puller was developed for extra heavy-duty rigging applications with dual load capacity capability to convert from a 2500-lb. lift capacity with a 20-ft. reach (single line) to a 5000-lb. pull capacity with a 10-ft. reach (double line). Dual ratchet design. Solid steel construction. U.S.A. Single Line Lift Height (ft.): 20, Single Line Min. Hook to Hook Distance (in.): 24, Double Line Min. Hook to Hook Distance (in.): 30, Cable Length (ft.): 20, Cable Diameter (in.): 9/32, Single Line Load Capacity (tons): 1 1/4, Double Line Load Capacity (tons.): 2 1/2, Double Line Lift Height (ft.): 10
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
This one won't break!
By A. Lee
I've used "come-alongs" for about 30 years for everything from taking down trees, installing chain link fence, moving sheds and pulling my truck out of the mud, but until about 10 years ago I always borrowed one when I needed it. When I decided to get my own, I was disappointed in the quality that I found available. Light-weight isn't a bad thing, but when I handled the ones available at local stores or the one my Dad got me as a present, I couldn't see putting any real stress on them. They're good for light-duty applications but I have no confidence they would hold up when I really needed them to.Continued research led me to Tuf-Tug, and while it was 3x the cost of what I found in Lowe's or Home Depot I'm more than happy to pay the price. What I got was without question heavy-duty. Just holding the handle you'll be able to feel the difference. The 20' cable is twice as long as anything else I found, and there's a tension spring to keep the cable tight around the wheel assembly. I also like that there's a lever to engage or disengage the rachet. My old one has a springed tab that has to be held open when you want to move the handle without racheting the cable, but this one has 2 separate positions so it can all be done with one hand. Pulling out the cable is a little bit harder; you need to anchor the cable and hold open the stop lever. I tried holding open the stop lever and pulling the cable by hand and I was unable to get the wheel to spin. But once anchored, even just by stepping on the swivel hook, the cable pulls out no problem.I also like that nothing is riveted. All parts are mounted with bolts, and a replacement parts list is provided so if anything breaks (I don't see how), you need to replace the cable or you run over it with a truck you can perform your own repairs/maintenance. And the Tuf-Tug is Made In USA, and doesn't appear to have cut any corners to make it competitive with the cheap Made In China ones stocked in the big stores.If you're just looking for a light-duty cable puller to stretch fencing, then this is over-kill and you should get something cheaper. But if you like buying a tool once and never having to buy another, then I recommend a Tuf-Tug. It's heavier and more expensive than others on the market, but it feels like a product that won't break and will be reliable when it really matters.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.The Right Tool For The Job
By Paul Fucich
The Tuf-Tug puller is a heavy duty piece of equipment. I used this unit for the purpose of pulling tree stumps out of the ground in my front yard. I cut down twelve juniper trees that were over 20 ft tall with trunk diameters from seven to thirteen inches and one ash tree with a stump about ten inches in diameter.I read other reviews for less expensive units and decided against them. After the fact I am pleased to say that I am glad I made this decision.The idea of using a come-a-long type puller for tree stump removal is a very good one provided you purchase a puller of heavy duty construction because it will require a considerable amount of pull tension just to get the stump to move slightly. And I am referring to a stump that you have cut roots down to about almost two feet below the ground level.I secured one end to a bigger stump (I used a 5400 lb. rated chain) and the other to the weaker stump (I used a 7000 lb. rated nylon tow strap) that I want to remove, and I cut whatever remaining roots are left with a pick axe that has an axe on one end--the ones designed for chopping. These other roots are under the stump and you will find them as the stump starts to move from its original position. Use water to soften the dirt. The only thing I may have needed would be a 15 lb. sledge hammer to get the stump to move faster.For safety, I also used 1/2 inch lag bolts (drill a hole and screw them into the stump) to secure the chain and strap because when the stump starts to move, you don't want the strap slipping over the stump as it tilts toward the puller! Two lag bolts over the strap and one through the chain does the trick. "Safety First" as the old saying goes.Five thousand pounds of pull tension is not something you take lightly because it can be a dangerous undertaking in the hands of a person who does not think the hazards through. The handle is designed to bend if the user decides to torque the unit beyond its pull rating, which means that it is designed correctly and with safety in mind.Yet, for the individual serious about doing the somewhat "big" job, this tool is made very well and will pull at the rated tension. Tuf-Tug does not over estimate the capabilities of its equipment as some other manufactures may claim. It is made in the USA and is a High Quality Tool and money well spent.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.Getting what you pay for
By jtvt
There are just some items where corners shouldn't be cut, and come-alongs are one of them. This unit is the best by far I've ever owned, or used for that matter.It is sooo nice to have 20 ft of cable to take up slack in long lines. By the time you get 75 ft of cable taught with a 6ft puller you're out of room to pull! Grrr... And this is solid, no stamped steel handle here. Definitely know it's there when you're carrying it through the woods though...I no longer have to worry about being stranded in the woods when wheeling or losing a tree logging, and to me that alone is worth the extra money.
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