Gripon 5/16" G80 Logging Choker Hook Pack of 2 — 2 Ton (4400 lb) Rated, Wide-Bowl Red Powder-Coat

Built for demanding ground-based rigging and forestry work, this choker hook combines heat-treated, drop-forged Grade 80 alloy steel with a red powder-coat finish and a wide bowl that lets chain move freely while helping prevent accidental disengagement. Each hook ships with two uninstalled load pins secured by rolled cotter-pin holes so you can attach them to chain fittings or splices quickly. These hooks are engineered for strength and abrasion resistance but are explicitly not intended for overhead lifting.

How does this choker hook keep logs secure during skidding?

The hook's broad bowl gives the chain room to seat and slide to seat under tension, while the throat geometry helps retain the chain loop so it is less likely to pop out when under load or during movement. Grade 80 alloy steel ensures the hook resists deformation under repeated loading.

• Wide bowl for smooth chain seating and reduced pinching
• Throat shape that resists accidental chain egress
• Heat-treated, drop-forged Grade 80 alloy steel for strength
• Two uninstalled load pins included for secure attachment

What are the size and load limits I need to know?

This listing is for a pack of two 5/16" choker hooks rated at a 2-ton working load with a 4400 lb working load limit. These ratings are for standard ground rigging use—do not use these hooks for hoisting or any overhead lifting applications.

• Hook size: 5/16" suitable for matching chain sizes
• Rated capacity: 2 tons (4400 lb) working load limit
• Pack contents: two hooks with two load pins per hook (uninstalled)
• Finish: corrosion-resistant red powder coat

How do I install and maintain the hook for safe life span?

Install the hook using the supplied load pin and secure it with the rolled cotter pin or equivalent retaining device. Inspect before each use for cracks, excessive wear, deformation, or coating damage, and replace any hook that exhibits signs of compromised integrity.

• Attach using the included load pin and secure with rolled cotter pin
• Check for nicks, bends, rust-through, and worn pin holes regularly
• Keep threads and pin seating areas clean and lightly lubricated
• Remove from service immediately if damaged or overloaded

Who is this for: producers, loggers, landowners, and ground-rigging professionals who need a rugged, affordable choker hook for moving timber and materials on the ground. If you’re matching to 5/16" forestry chain and require a Grade 80, heat-treated hook with clear working load ratings and included hardware, this Gripon pack gives you two ready-to-fit choker hooks for field use—remember, they are not rated for lifting people or loads overhead.