Hobbs H-2 Lowering Device
SKU
21195
The Hobbs lowering device was first designed and manufactured in 1980 by Ed Hobbs. Tried and true, the device has been improved and re-designed over the years by Ken Johnsont. The latest version is the H-2. This device is designed for lowering lines from 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter and has a working load limit up to 3,000 lbs. The H-2 offers smooth and precise rope control and a lifting capacity of 1,000 lbs. The heart of the device is the aluminum spool, which is designed for extreme impact loading, wear resistance and heat dissipation. It's mounted on a 1-1/2" solid steel shaft, with oil impregnated bushings for years of use. The H-2 comes complete with a 20' mounting strap (fits trees up to 6' in diameter), winch bar and detailed graphics explaining proper usage, ratings, warnings and safe operations. Weighs 58 lbs.
$2,490.99
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CAPSTAN SPOOL FEATURES The reconfigured spool is cast from hardened T-6 aluminum. With a 3/4" thick wall structure, the H-2 is designed for extreme impact loading, wear resistance and heat dissipation. Massive, maintenance-free, oil-impregnated bushings support the front and rear of the spool, which rotates on a solid steel 1-1/2" shaft. LIFTING FEATURES Using the winch bar that is supplied with the H-2 to rotate the spool, the device uses a proven, strong and mechanically simple ratchet and pawl mechanism to operate in the same manner as a "come-a-long" to develop lifting and pulling power. With a 16:1 ratio the H-2 can develop over 3,000 lbs. of pulling force and is rated to lift 1,000 lbs. The H-2 increases its versatility by being able to remove rope slack, lift limbs and perform other pulling and lifting tasks. FRAME FEATURES The unique, angled frame may be mounted in 3 separate configurations to suit the rigging task: 1. Preservation Mounting - For maintenance pruning when large limbs are removed and the tree is preserved. A hinged guard prevents spike insertion and a hinged heavy-duty rubber pad provides additional protection to the trunk. 1,000 lbs. Working Load Limit (WLL). 2. Standard Mounting - 3 side spikes aggressively cut into the tree for increased holding strength. 2,000 lbs. WLL 3. Cut-in Mounting - A notch is cut into the tree and the top frame plate is placed beneath it when high impact loading is anticipated e.g.: butt hitching trunk wood. 3,000 lbs. WLL. OTHER FEATURES A "rope captured" fairlead permits a wide range of movement without fear of rolling wraps off of the spool. A built-in entry hook guides the lowering line onto the spool. Side hooks let the operator safely tie-off the load line when desired. The H-2 comes complete with a 20 foot mounting strap, winch bar and detailed graphic labels explaining proper usage, ratings, warnings and safe operation. The H-2 weighs 58 lbs. |
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