6 Types of Log Lifting Tongs: Safe and Efficient Timber Handling
Our log lifting tongs are engineered for the safe and efficient handling of logs and heavy timber. Built with a rugged steel structure and a precision clamping mechanism, they are capable of lifting and skidding wood with ease. Compatible with tractors, tow trucks, and other lifting equipment, these tongs are an ideal choice for logging operations, sawmills, and lumber yards.
2 Claw Log Lifting Tongs
- The log tongs are equipped with a large O-ring that allows them to be pulled by a tractor, ATV, or other vehicles, making it easier to transport heavy logs.
- Two sharp tips at the ends are designed to bite into the wood, ensuring a firm grip during dragging. When pressure is applied, the tips sink deeper into the log to create a secure hold.
- Powder-coated, resist rust and corrosion for lasting use.
3 Claw Log Lifting Tongs
- Powerful Lifting Capacity: Our industrial log tongs are engineered to handle heavy loads with ease, offering a lifting capacity of up to 3,000 lbs. Whether you’re working with large timber or smaller logs, these durable tongs deliver strong and dependable performance.
- Exceptional Durability: Built from tough forged steel and crafted through a series of rigorous production processes, our skidding tongs are designed to withstand demanding log-handling tasks. The distinctive red powder coating not only enhances their appearance but also provides protection against bending and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
- Time-Saving & Back-Saving: Improve efficiency and reduce physical strain with our log tongs. By streamlining the lifting and skidding process, they save valuable time and significantly lighten the load on your back, allowing you to stay focused on the more important aspects of your work.
- Easy Hooking Mechanism: Featuring an eagle-claw design, the three angled claws securely and efficiently grip logs of various sizes. This innovative configuration ensures a firm hold, enabling fast, smooth, and safe log handling.
- Universal Vehicle Compatibility: Our logging tools connect seamlessly with a wide range of vehicles, including trucks, skidders, ATVs, tractors, and more.
4 Claw Log Lifting Tongs
- Designed for skidding and lifting heavy logs.
- Offers a 5,000-lb skidding capacity and a 3,000-lb lifting capacity, with an opening range from 4 inches to 36 inches (measured between points).
- These lifting tongs provide a strong, stable grip that tightens as you pull. Made from heavy-duty steel, they are ideal for skidding and lifting logs of all sizes.
- The angled claws bite deeper into the wood during pulling, creating an exceptionally secure hold.
- Can be pulled by trucks, ATVs, tractors, skidders, and other equipment.
Heavy Duty 2 Serrated Claw Log Lifting Tongs
- Made from high-quality steel with precision laser cutting and a durable powder-coated finish. Each set of tongs comes with a heavy-duty shackle. The tongs automatically tighten when lifting force is applied.
- Two serrated jaws provide a strong, secure grip on the log.
- The skidding tongs can be used with tow trucks, ATVs, tractors, skidders, and more.
Heavy Duty 4 Serrated Claw Log Lifting Tongs
- This lifting tong features a serrated 4-claw design that provides excellent safety and stability when handling heavy logs.
- Built with a strong, durable steel structure, the sharp-tipped jaws deliver a firm and reliable grip.
- The adjustable jaw opening allows it to securely hold logs and poles of various sizes.
- The skidding tongs can be used with tow trucks, ATVs, tractors, skidders, and other equipment.
Hand Log Lifting Tongs
- Common opening sizes: 21 cm, 32 cm, and 51 cm.
- Our log tongs use a scissor-style design with two jaws that close simultaneously, ensuring a firm and secure grip on the log.
- They can be used to carry cut logs or to grab long branches from the woods and drag them to your cutting area.
- These log tongs are best suited for handling cut logs, and purchasing two allows you to move longer logs more easily with a partner.
- We have optimized the design of our hand log lifting tongs to eliminate common issues found in typical hand log lifting tongs on the market, such as slipping handles, rotating handles, and premature aging.
Log Lifting Tongs Application
Our log lifting tongs are capable of lifting and skidding timber. Typical applications include:
- Forestry Logging: At logging sites, the tongs can lift and skid felled trees, making it easier to transport or stack them.
- Sawmills and Wood Processing Plants: In sawmills or wood processing facilities, the tongs can be used with cranes to lift, position, and feed logs, ensuring safe and efficient handling throughout the processing workflow.
- Timber Loading, Unloading, and Transport: At docks, warehouses, or truck loading areas, the tongs can move logs from storage piles to transport vehicles or unload them into storage areas, enabling efficient and safe operations.
- Construction and Heavy Timber Handling: On large timber construction sites or building projects, the tongs can lift long beams, support columns, and other log materials, ensuring safe handling while reducing on-site labor requirements.
- Storm-Damaged or Fallen Trees: After storms or typhoons, the tongs can quickly grab, lift, or drag fallen trees for clearing and disposal.
