Tow Ropes...

[02RangerXLT]

Whats everbody using for a tow rope?

I currently have an el cheapo tow rope with hooks on it, and after reading some of the stuff on hooks going through windows, I ain't gonna risk it. So I'm looking at a tow rope with loops on the ends... specifically this one:

Its 3/4" x 15ft by Hercules Tow Ropes out of Fargo, ND.

Opinions?

 

[pillen140]

steer clear of ropes.... not as strong... get an actuall recovery strap for $20-$30 at walmart or autozone.

 

[02RangerXLT]

Straps won't do it for me, for the things I have to pull, the strap is never flat against what I'm pulling, so it ends up tearing the strap, that's the problem I ran into with this current strap.

 

[pillen140]

if its just towing, you cant beat chains... just dont yank with them. $40 at lowes. for a real nice set. dragging a rope will tear it.

 

[02RangerXLT]

No, none of it is "towing" as in, pulling someone down the road... all of what I use them for is getting things unstuck... forklifts, fourwheelers, pickups... if we get a tractor stuck we go for a chain either way, but otherwise I use a strap.

 

[Hopman]

If you're willing to spend a few $$$$ for good quality, try AWDirect.

http://www.awdirect.com/

That's where a lot of the tow pros get their stuff. I'm pretty sure they have something that will do the trick.

 

[redneck_rainey]

look up the ones summit racing has. they carry ropes chains and straps. thats all we use for un-stucking things. lol we bought them for our latemodel but we susually just end up pushing it since i have a puch bar on the truck now.

 

[02RangerXLT]

look up the ones summit racing has. they carry ropes chains and straps. thats all we use for un-stucking things. lol we bought them for our latemodel but we susually just end up pushing it since i have a puch bar on the truck now.

You got the link to the ropes? All I can find is winch lines...

 

[LearjetMinako]

I use two types of tow ropes. A recovery strap for getting somebody unstuck. And then a tow rope w/ metal hooks to attach to odd ball pieces of equipment that just need to be dragged a little. I prefer the strap since its safer to use and gives a little when yanking a little. The tow rope w/ metal hooks, I avoid yanking. Don't want to kill someone or myself if those hooks decide to go flying.

As for your tow rope of choice. It should do the job.

 

[strvger]

i use this one. and for those sharp edges, i throw a piece of heavy carpet over the edge for protection. for this price, i can afford 2 just in case one does tear.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/10-ton-tow-strap-by-grio.aspx?a=450228

 

[02RangerXLT]

I use two types of tow ropes. A recovery strap for getting somebody unstuck. And then a tow rope w/ metal hooks to attach to odd ball pieces of equipment that just need to be dragged a little. I prefer the strap since its safer to use and gives a little when yanking a little. The tow rope w/ metal hooks, I avoid yanking. Don't want to kill someone or myself if those hooks decide to go flying.

As for your tow rope of choice. It should do the job.

10-4. I don't try to yank either way, 99% of the time the tractor will pull whatever I need to pull without any effort.

 

[daniel3507]

I dont have any experience with them but I have always heard great things about Master Pull
http://www.masterpull.com/cpage.cfm?cpid=425

 

[Little X]

I dont have any experience with them but I have always heard great things about Master Pull
http://www.masterpull.com/cpage.cfm?cpid=425

I have the 1" Master Pull rope. It's definitely worth the price if you do much yanking.

 

[02RangerXLT]

I have the 1" Master Pull rope. It's definitely worth the price if you do much yanking.

Thanks for the input!

 

[master hec0]

2 straps 1 rope and 1 chain. the rope is in my car for when people get stuck. and the straps are in my bronco for when i get stuck.