Product Description
1/2" Cat Choker – Medium Duty Steel Cable Choker for Log Skidding
Our 1/2" Cat Choker is the go-to choice for users who need a Medium Duty choker with the perfect balance of strength and maneuverability. It’s a favorite among property owners, ranchers, and professional loggers looking for more capacity than a 3/8" choker—without the extra bulk of a heavy-duty option.
Each choker is built from high-strength 6x19 class IWRC EIPS wire rope and features precision swaged fittings. The included Midget-size choker hook makes it quick and easy to secure the choker using the classic bell and nub configuration. Assembled in-house, this model delivers consistent, dependable performance in real-world logging environments.
Key Features:
- End Fittings: Professionally swaged for long-term durability and safety
- Choker Hook: Fitted with a Midget-size hook for efficient, secure log choking
- Medium Duty Rating: A strong, versatile option for most log skidding applications
- Built In-House: Manufactured daily by our skilled logging rigging team
- NOT for Overhead Lifting: Designed strictly for skidding, dragging, and ground-based operations
Specifications:
- Diameter: 1/2"
- Wire Rope Type: 6x19 Class IWRC EIPS
- Standard Lengths: 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, and 30 ft
- Custom Lengths: Available on request
Reliable, Everyday Performance in the Field
When you need a choker that's strong, dependable, and easy to handle, our 1/2" Cat Choker checks all the boxes. It’s the choice of experienced loggers across the Pacific Northwest who demand a quality product that performs day in and day out.
Specifications
Safety Notice
Although Bishop Lifting strives to manufacture and sell the highest quality rigging and safety gear, use of the gear is dangerous if not used correctly by competent trained professionals. Bishop Lifting disclaims any liability resulting from the misuse of its rigging and safety gear. Please take a moment to more thoroughly review our disclaimer.
Bishop Lifting rigging and safety gear is only intended to be used by competent trained professionals. Misuse of the rigging and safety gear can result in serious injury up to and including loss of life. As such, Bishop Lifting disclaims liability for any misuse or incorrect product selection by our customers.
Rigging and safety gear purchased from Bishop Lifting should be used in strict accordance with all industry and OSHA standards. At no time should rigging or safety gear be used beyond its certified load ratings (aka Working Load Limits). Normal wear and tear should be expected with use of rigging and safety gear; therefore, all gear should be thoroughly inspected before each and every use. Worn or unsafe rigging and safety gear should never be used.