Soft Shackles for heavy machinery / equipment

Built for heavy-duty applications, our 48 Ton Soft Shackle is the safer alternative to traditional steel shackles on trucks, agricultural equipment, machinery, and industrial towing setups. By acting as the connection point between your tow rope and steel recovery mounts, it protects the rope eyes from constant chafing and wear, significantly extending the life of expensive static tow ropes. Instead of replacing worn ropes, you simply replace the soft shackle when it eventually shows wear—reducing maintenance costs while providing a lighter, safer, and easier-to-handle recovery connection.

Length: ± 30cm (Closed, depending on weight)
Rating: 48-Ton
Quantity: Sold per unit, not in pairs.

Features

• Very high strength-to-weight ratio
• No need to worry about rust or corrosion
• Lightweight and flexible
• Ideal for off-roading, these soft shackles float on water and does not submerge easily in mud.
• No tools required
• Maintains high strength around tight-radius bends
• Low elongation
• Minimal recoil at break
• Abrasion-resistant
• Robust tolerance for flexural fatigue
• Exceptionally resistant to ultraviolet and chemical exposure.

Applications

• Commercial Towing & Recovery

Our soft shackles are spliced by hand and made from locally sourced high-quality UHMWPE, which is lightweight, strong, and more durable than cheaper imported soft shackles.

We recommend using a soft shackle that is rated lighter than the recovery rope's rating or that of the anchor point on your vehicle when performing snatch recoveries. This way, the soft shackle is the weaker point and should the pulling force become too much, rather have the soft shackle break than your kinetic rope OR A PART OF YOUR VEHICLE. 

Therefore, soft shackles should be seen as a consumable item in offroad recovery.

The breaking strength listed is calculated by using a formula used for soft shackles which is based on the single Dyneema rope's breaking strength, which once doubled-up, has almost double the strength, depending on the knot used. Accounting for the knot variance, we work on a 1.5-1.6 ratio for the commecial button knot.

*Soft shackle colors may vary from batch to batch.

Legal Disclaimer

It is paramount to underscore that the improper use of kinetic ropes can pose severe risks to both individuals and property. Due to the remarkable stretch capability, exceeding 20% of its length, the kinetic energy generated during recovery or towing can surpass the structural limits of anchoring points, connectors (such as shackles), or the kinetic rope itself. This elastic property can lead to a potentially dangerous slingshot effect, resulting in significant harm or damage.

Rusty 4x4 assumes no liability for any injury or property damage arising from the use of these kinetic ropes. It is imperative to exercise extreme caution, adhere to safety guidelines, and receive proper training when employing such equipment in recovery operations. Safety should always be the foremost consideration when dealing with kinetic ropes to mitigate potential risks effectively.