The Bushranger® Snatch Block is engineered and field-tested in Australia by 4WD enthusiasts with many years of experience. Upswept tabs on the side plates offer additional rigidity but also allow for smooth operation, even when wearing gloves. Rounded edges assist with guiding the rope in and out of the snatch block but also prevents damage to both synthetic and wire ropes. Increasing the winch’s pulling power, a snatch block works to retrieve loads that are double a winch’s capacity by halving the load on the winch, also aids winching from different angles when straight isn’t an option.ĭesigned with variable applications in mind, the snatch block incorporates a tapered pulley design that allows for multiple sized ropes to be used in the one product. Providing multiple options in self-recovery situations, the Bushranger® Snatch Block is a 4×4 essential for single-vehicle recoveries using a winch. The Bushranger® Snatch Block has a working load limit of 11,000kg with a minimum breaking strain of 18,000kg, giving you the peace of mind that no matter the situation, it won’t let you down.
Independent testing has also been carried out at a NATA accredited laboratory to verify the design. If the anchor point isn’t secure or can’t handle the pressure, this too could result in disaster.īe sure to buy a high-quality snatch block for your winching and handling needs! Click the button below to browse SafetyLiftinGear's range.The Bushranger® Snatch Block is engineered, and field-tested in Australia by 4WD enthusiasts with many years of experience. With so much force resting on the snatch block, it’s imperative that the equipment is set up correctly and all components attached securely. In fact, the pressure on the line can be as much as twice that of the actual load being towed! If the pressure becomes too much and the block fails, the resulting slingshot effect can easily do a lot of damage. When used in conjunction with a winch, a huge amount of force passes through the snatch block. Snatch blocks can be dangerous if used incorrectly, so it’s important to you know what you’re doing. Swing Block - Normally used with vehicle winches and 4 x 4 off-roaders. Snatch Block with Shackle - Used in permanent and temporary rigging applications. Snatch Block with Hook - Normally used with wire rope hoists and winches during temporary applications. The addition of the snatch block around the tree allows you to redirect the course of the winch, pulling the heavy obstacle to the side, out of the road, clearing your path. Using another tree (one that's still standing) as an anchor point for your snatch block, you can feed a cable from your truck through the snatch block, then fasten it to the fallen tree. You have a winch on your truck, and you need to pull the tree out of your path. In order to understand how a snatch block works, imagine a fallen tree blocking a road. When used in conjunction with a winch, a snatch block can increase the winch’s power considerably, allowing for a smoother, easier winching process. Sturdy and durable, snatch blocks are ideal for transferring loads over short distances and are commonly used in recovery situations. Snatch blocks allow you to change the direction of a winch’s cable by off-setting the anchor point, allowing you to pull in a three-point motion. It's common for this method to produce a 100% increase in pulling or lifting capacity - beware of the extra force this has on fixing / anchor points. Snatch blocks are also used to increase the lifting or pulling capacity of wire hoists and winches.
It is primarily designed for handling heavy goods, working as a pulley point that can redirect the course of a winch line. A snatch block is a heavy-duty pulley inside a metal casing.