9/16" MEDUM DUTY+ Skidding Choker

9/16" Skidder Choker – Medium Duty+ Steel Cable Choker for Slider Systems

The 9/16" Skidder Choker is our Medium Duty+ option for logging crews using traditional slider systems. Built with a nub on both ends, this choker is not designed to connect directly to tractors or pickups—it must be used with a mainline and bell-style sliding choker hooks. The added diameter provides more strength and durability for heavier logs, steep terrain, and higher load demands.

Constructed from 6x19 class IWRC EIPS wire rope and swaged for long-term durability, this choker features a proven Midget-size choker hook that performs reliably in field conditions. It's a favorite among logging professionals who need something tougher than a 1/2" choker, but not as bulky as 5/8".

Key Features:

• End Fittings: Swaged nubs on both ends for slider system use
• Choker Hook: Outfitted with a Midget-size choker hook for secure log choking
• Medium Duty+ Rating: A step up in strength and durability from standard 1/2" chokers
• Slider System Compatible: Works with bell-style sliding hooks on winch drumlines
• Built In-House: Manufactured daily by our expert logging rigging team
• NOT for Direct Hook-Up: Requires a slider system—do not use with tractors or pickups directly

Specifications:

• Diameter: 9/16"
• Wire Rope Type: 6x19 Class IWRC EIPS
• Standard Lengths: 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, and 40 ft
• Custom Lengths: Available on request

Heavy-Duty Choker for Demanding Skidding Conditions

When you need more muscle without jumping to a full heavy-duty setup, our 9/16" Skidder Choker is the perfect middle ground. With a Medium Duty+ rating, Midget-size choker hook, and rugged construction, it’s trusted by serious logging crews throughout the Pacific Northwest for its strength and performance in tough conditions.