Factor 55 Tree Saver Strap 8'x3" (00077)

Running a winch line straight around a trunk ends one of two ways: a ruined tree or a chafed rope. A tree saver stops both — the wide webbing wraps the trunk and the line connects to the strap eyes instead of the bark.

Key features

• 7.62 cm (3") wide webbing — the wider the strap, the lower the pressure on the bark and the smaller the risk of girdling the tree
• Polyester webbing with low stretch — this is an anchoring strap, not a snatch strap; it does not store energy like a kinetic rope
• Cordura abrasion guard on the eyes and webbing seams — the places that wear through first
• Rigging method and working load limits printed on the sewn-in label

Technical data

• Length: 2.43 m (8')
• Width: 7.62 cm (3")
• Material: polyester
• Straight pull: 9,300 lbs (4.2 t)
• Choker: 7,440 lbs (3.4 t)
• Basket: 18,600 lbs (8.4 t)
• Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
• Colour: black and red
• Made in: USA

Use

Wrap the strap around the trunk and connect a shackle and the winch line — or a snatch block for a redirect — to its eyes. The three ratings are not marketing: they are three rigging configurations, the highest being a basket and the lowest a choker, so check the label before you pull.

FAQ

Can I snatch with this strap?

No. It is a low-stretch polyester anchoring strap. Snatching calls for a kinetic rope that is designed to stretch and release energy.

Why three different ratings?

Because the working load limit depends on the rigging: 9,300 lbs straight, 7,440 lbs in a choker and 18,600 lbs in a basket.

What connects to the eyes?

A shackle — bow or soft — and through it the winch line or a snatch block. A winch hook should not be hooked straight onto the strap eye.

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