Rope or Cable

Brad Goyen · 15th July 2011, 07:01 PM

Hi all
My work are in the process of getting 2 new chippers, we have settled on the bandit 1590's but they have the metal cable on their winches. this cable tends to fray quickly as compared to the rope on our 1800xl vermeer.

What I would like to know is

!. Who is using rope or cable?

2. what are the pro's and cons of each.

3. what brands are, in your opinion, the best?

cheers Brad.

Drouin Tree Service · 15th July 2011, 07:40 PM

Rope wouldnt even think of cable,1 meter chain choker is enough to drag thru the ground.

Jeff Darby · 15th July 2011, 07:57 PM

We use rope and a chain choker, rope all the way....when the eye wears off just re'tie it and away you go! not to mention if the cable snaps you can have a very dangerous re coil also cable gets furls I think their called...little bit of cable that break and splinter and rip the billy O out of your hands, ropes no where near as bad.. just take care not to back spool the rope.

Eric Frei · 16th July 2011, 12:10 AM

Rope, modern hitech ropes are actually stronger than steel.

Much easier to work with.

Daniel Janjic · 18th July 2011, 11:58 PM

Rope, but any good 10mm work rope, Dynema braids are rated at 12-17,000lb for 10-11mm and will cost around $300.

Any good spectra braid etc. rated to 8,000lb will do the job and cost about $50 to fill the winch, it will last much longer with the rough treatment.

If you put that much pressure on your winch mounted high up on your chipper I would be very surprised!

Brad Goyen · 20th July 2011, 12:20 PM

has anyone got a brand name i can look up or a distributor in Sydney?

Cheers Brad

15th July 2011, 07:01 PM	#1
Brad Goyen Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 20	Rope or Cable Hi all My work are in the process of getting 2 new chippers, we have settled on the bandit 1590's but they have the metal cable on their winches. this cable tends to fray quickly as compared to the rope on our 1800xl vermeer. What I would like to know is !. Who is using rope or cable? 2. what are the pro's and cons of each. 3. what brands are, in your opinion, the best? cheers Brad.

15th July 2011, 07:40 PM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,724	Re: Rope or Cable Rope wouldnt even think of cable,1 meter chain choker is enough to drag thru the ground. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

15th July 2011, 07:57 PM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,057	Re: Rope or Cable We use rope and a chain choker, rope all the way....when the eye wears off just re'tie it and away you go! not to mention if the cable snaps you can have a very dangerous re coil also cable gets furls I think their called...little bit of cable that break and splinter and rip the billy O out of your hands, ropes no where near as bad.. just take care not to back spool the rope. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 15th July 2011 at 08:01 PM.

16th July 2011, 12:10 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,990	Re: Rope or Cable Rope, modern hitech ropes are actually stronger than steel. Much easier to work with. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th July 2011, 11:58 PM	#5
Daniel Janjic Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NSW Posts: 111	Re: Rope or Cable Rope, but any good 10mm work rope, Dynema braids are rated at 12-17,000lb for 10-11mm and will cost around $300. Any good spectra braid etc. rated to 8,000lb will do the job and cost about $50 to fill the winch, it will last much longer with the rough treatment. If you put that much pressure on your winch mounted high up on your chipper I would be very surprised! __________________ Cheer's Dano http://www.treelove.com.au

20th July 2011, 12:20 PM	#6
Brad Goyen Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 20	Re: Rope or Cable has anyone got a brand name i can look up or a distributor in Sydney? Cheers Brad

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