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I am looking for this Maasdam Pow' R-Rope Puller but it seems you don't sell the rope? If you do can you email me the item number?
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We recommend using New England 3-Strand Safety Blue. Just search for item number 12SB in the search box at the top of our website.
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Posted by: PHIL from SAYBROOK,CT on 2/19/2008 |
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I use 9/16 lines for all my rigging. Will they fit?
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We contacted the manufacturer on this issue and they recommended the 1/2" only.
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Posted by: Eddie from NJ on 2/23/2008 |
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As this question shows, I am inexperienced with this. What I am looking for, and what this seems to be, is a puller that I would call "continuous." That is, in contrast to what I call a come-a-long that has something like 6-12 foot range (then you have to disconnect and open the cable and start over) I want one that you can crank continuously. The rope just moves through the ratchet. This seems to be such a device. Question: is that right? thanks, rws
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Yes, there is no limit of rope you can feed through this.
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Posted by: ROBERT S from CO on 5/11/2010 |
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I am using the New England 3-Strand Safety Blue rope with the rope puller. I spliced an eye on the end of the rope so I can loop it through the rope end and draw it against the tree. Since this is a choke type pull on the tree would you reduce the 1500 lb pull capacity to a 725 lb safe pull capacity at 50% or does the rope have a higher choke capacity and you can pull the rope at the 1500 lb capacity.
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If the eye is not positioned so that is not being pulled on, the full 5 to one work load of safety blue 6300 =1260lbs. Also depends on the quality of the splice. All this is based on new material too.
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Posted by: THOMAS B from MD on 7/18/2010 |
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Do you carry or recommend a crane scale, dynamometer, or hanging dial scale connected to the end of the puller so you know that you are safely withing the working limit of the puller?
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The manufacturer's guidelines should always be followed, with all products. You may wish to contact the manufacturer directly. Bailey's is a distributor and is unable to offer this type of advice.
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Posted by: THOMAS B from MD on 7/18/2010 |
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Do they make a rope puller to handle 5/8' rope
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Sorry, there are no ratchet pullers that take 5/8" rope. If you need more strength, a good suggestion is the 3 ton ratchet puller using Amsteel Blue - #17435.
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Posted by: BILL G from UT on 9/1/2010 |
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I am considering this puller with rope 12SK. I will get the rope up in the tree with a weighted throw line. What kind of choker will I need once I am ready to pull the line up. Can an eye be added to this rope. or will item 21700 do the job? I am taking down some Southern pine trees that are about 125 ft tall, and I need to control the lay as I am working around a house and fences. Any help or suggestions will be much appreciated.
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First of all the Maasdam puller is meant to work with a sturdy 3 strand rope only. As far as suggestions in taking down the tree with houses, people and fences around, best you consult a bonded and insured arborist.
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Posted by: JERRY T from AL on 2/22/2011 |
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Hi,I'm looking to use this device for tensioning trees before I cut and wedge them. Several months ago I was doing a job in a remote waterfront location and I had to tension a tree both in the direction I was felling it, and up hill away from the waterline to keep the tree from pulling that direction. I used a 3-1 haul and a 5-1 haul, and a team of men. We would tighten, tie off, tighten tie off.. Anyways, this rope puller could possibly made for a far easier time then my hauls as I wouldn't have to reset the position of my block mid line.So my question: once this rope puller is on a line, can it be taken off of the line while keeping the line under tension (so i could move it to a different line and then tension that one)?
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It can be done, but there are diverse methods as well as on site dynamics. Your safest bet is to invest in another Maasdam.
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Posted by: SHAWN M from NH on 6/4/2011 |
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Given that the rope you recommend has a strength rating much higher than the pulling capacity of the device, could I use a snatch block to double the line back to the load or anchor and increase my pulling capacity? Assuming I don't tie the bitter end off to the body of the device itself could I expect to achieve 3000lbs pulling force using a snatch block?
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The Maasdam Pow' R-Rope Puller is rated "straight line pull" any mechanical advantages applied must not exceed the rope or puller's rating.
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Posted by: CASEY T from VT on 12/12/2011 |
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Would it be safe to use an 11 mm static rope with this puller? It is a bit smaller than 1/2 " but I have 165' on hand.
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In carefully going over their recommendations they do explicitly say 1/2". Moreover the unit is designed around using 1/2" 3 strand rope. Other multi-strand ropes would be more malleable and not offer the grip within the mechanism as the tougher 3 strand rope. See #12SB for a good 3 strand
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In carefully going over their recommendations they do explicitly say 1/2". Moreover the unit is designed around using 1/2" 3 strand rope. Other multi-strand ropes would be more malleable and not offer the grip within the mechanism as the tougher 3 strand rope. See #12SB for a good 3 strand rope choice. Good news is this rope goes on sale quite often. (Hide full answer) |
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Posted by: JUSTUS D from CO on 1/1/2013 |
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A very popular device used to pull trees, logs, beams and even stuck vehicles. This simple ratchet device will pull up to 1,500 lbs using 1/2" rope. The rope is sold separately (see below). The unit itself weighs only 7 lbs. We recommend using Safety Blue 3-strand rope (average breaking strength 6,500 lbs.). Maasdam’s unique “notch-at-a-time” letdown provides trouble-free, positive control to lower your loads while safety latches keep the hooks in place and a non-slip plastic grip comfortably fits your hand to reduce fatigue. The big advantage of the Maasdam over traditional cable ratchet pullers is that it can accommodate an unlimited length of rope.
