Skidding Tongs 32-inch Log Grabber with Ring for Connecting with Chain Logging Tools for Forestry, Timber, and Firewood by Earth Worth (Red)

I recently had some large hemlocks taken down that when bucked, were 32"+ in diameter and weighing over 300 pounds each. It about killed me using a peavey to get them up on end and rolling them up onto my driveway to get them into my tractor loader. After doing 2 of them, I wised up and began researching a better way to do it. After many Youtube videos I realized I needed this type of logging tool. This brand had some of the highest ratings on Amazon, but not one Youtube video showed it in action. I decided to get this one anyway due to the still photos and reviews on Amazon. I am very happy I chose this one. It is VERY heavy duty and well made - and it works GREAT! I purchased a large D-Ring and connected it to one of my tow straps and tied it onto my loader. The tongs clamp into the wood effortlessly by simply positioning the pointed ends onto the logs - either onto bark rounds, or the cut ends. This model opens very wide and is rated for up to 32", but I have clamped onto 34" rounds with ease. As soon as the tongs are lifted up, they bite into the log even more. I have not had one slip on me. They are also very easy to unhook once the the logs are set down on the ground and the stress let off of the tongs. Simply grab one of the tongs and swing it to the side, and the other one follows it. Easy Peezy, Lemon Squeezy! There are only two things I wish were different: 1) I wish it was made in the USA and not China, and 2) I wish I had bought one years ago! Save your back and body and buy one! You won't regret it.

I've used several different types of "log hitches" over the years, I have to say this is the best. I hesitated on this purchase thinking this would be flimsy and break with use. I am pleasantly surprised . This thing can take a beating. I would definitely recommend.

I used this with a boom on the back of a tractor to lift very big and heavy logs. Was clearing a Pecan orchard that had been neglected for years. Had a lot of oaks that had to go and several 18 to 20" cut logs were so big around I could not lift them and did not want to hurt myself trying. I did not measure the diameter of the trees but I know they were larger than 24" because I had to saw from both sides to get though them. With this I just backed up and lowered the hook. I generally had to get off the tractor to lift one prong to the other side of the log and then I lifted it and drove it to an area where it was out of the way.. Got my field cleaned up so I can mow and keep it under control.

I am glad I purchased the 32 inch tongs. Any shorter and I believe I would have had a problem. I had trees cut down on my property and the cuttings left for me to dispose of. I used these attached to a pad eye on the top of my sub-compact tractor loader bucket to drag and load them onto my trailer to be moved to a different location. With care and a little finesse these worked out perfectly. I did have to sharpen the tips but I actually expected that. I actually tied a rope on the side of a tong so that I could ease off pressure on the tong and pull the rope to loosen the tong and swing them off of the logs. Any shorter tongs and I wouldn't have had the opening range to get them off. These worked out great for me.

I was skeptical of these import tongs, but they do work well with my compact tractor for moving logs. It's much more convenient to use these tongs than having to wrap a chain around each log to move it.

I use these to drag 48” logs around my mill yard. They work well, however if they bind against the tractor the flat sections around the hinge will bend, at this price point its fine, everything has a weak spot, I would rather this than breaking my hitch.

Bought 2 of these and have used them for skidding and lifting pine logs up to 29 inches. Using 12,000 pound winch to pull logs up ramp and onto trailer for hauling. I would buy these again.

Great skidding tong for the money. I've used it to skid logs that were almost 4000 pounds. Will definitely buy again when I need a second one!