Timber Tuff TMW-14 16 Inch 1500 Pound Forestry Logging Lifting Skidding Tongs

use it daily. functions well. has stood the test of time.

Great product, works fine so far for me. I've lifted about a couple dozen southern yellow pine logs (green) with it, up to 10' logs at 20" OD (~900 LBS) and bigger; one was 16' at 14" OD. No other support, all the weight is on just the tongs (the chain in the picture is just leveling the log). Get a good grab and it holds just fine. I drive it around hanging from my truck for around 2-3 minutes, bumping and swinging. Haven't had it slip or lose grab at all. Either this was a used product or low quality since the paint was chipping and had a little bit of surface rust on the ring. Still giving 5 stars because those are not big issues to me. It's also easy to use, works easy with my chains and winch.

I bought this after a tornado took down several old-growth trees on my rural property. Didn’t have a tractor to move the cut log pieces, so I used this on my truck’s hitch to drag The logs closer to where I keep my woodpile. This set of jaws works great, my only regret is that I didn’t buy a bigger set, because I had cut several logs into lengths larger than these could accommodate. In addition to using these on my hitch, I also had no issue using heavy-duty carabiners and a recovery/tow strap to aid in reaching logs I couldn’t back my truck up to easily. I kept a sledge hammer handy to help pound the tips of the jaws in to the logs when I couldn’t maintain tension to make the jaws grip automatically.Bottom line: if you need to move wood from one spot to another, and have a vehicle you could hook this to, you can get the job done without a tractor or heavy machinery. This has proven to be a valuable tool in my tree maintenance stash! If I can find a larger set, I’ll probably end up getting it too!

I have been clearing land and this really helps. Much better than dragging it with a chain or rope.

For money this are great tongs for moving longs. Log in my picture is about 20" by 7 feet and weights 700lbs+. I was able to pick the log up without me getting off the tractor, I moved the tongs over the long, lowered them and once I lifted them, tongs teeth sinked in deep into the log, grabbing the log on the first try. From there I lifted log without any issues. This was just quality test to see if it breaks like others mentioned. I'll post update after some use.

We got a quantity of used power poles from the local power company to use in various projects (bridges, deer stands, etc). This tool, along with a pole boom and logging chain, on the 3 point hitch of our tractor, is great for lifting and moving used power poles and similar sized logs. I don't know how wide the jaws open, but it would work for for moving logs with a truck. I don't think it'll fit around anything too heavy for it to lift, it should outlast you. Sturdy and well made. Not crazy about the color, I may spray paint it, but it's a high visibility color, so it's not so easy to lose in the woods or around the farm should you drop, lose, or set it down somewhere. Wish I'd gotten one sooner!

Shipped USPS. Box beat to death. Product good shape. Poor packaging.

I’m not sure what the people are doing to snap this, I just used it today to drag 5 30+ foot tall downed pine trees in my yard. Attached it to my Jeep with a towstrap, no issues at all. The one tree it did tear loose from ripped large, wide chunks from the wood itself, vs the tips snapping off. Guessing it may break if you yank super fast from slack?Hook it up, slowly pull it to tension, and drag away. Very satisfied, especially considering the cost vs others.I like the way the ring works with both tines too.