Premium 5/8" Crane Sling Kit

A premium 5/8 crane sling kit bundles several 5/8 in rope crane slings so a crew has chokers ready for every pick. Rope slings are lighter to climb with than chain or wire and easier on the climber's hands, which matters when you are setting picks all day.

Why buy crane slings as a kit

On a crane job the climber rarely uses just one sling. While one piece is in the air, the next choker is already going on, and a third may be waiting on a stem that needs two slings to balance. Buying 5/8 in premium crane slings as a kit means every sling on the truck matches in diameter and construction, so the crane operator and climber know what they are working with on every pick.

The 5/8 in size suits the bulk of residential crane removals: big enough for heavy wood, light enough that a climber can carry several on the saddle. Check the listing for the lengths included. Single slings are in our crane slings section.

Using and inspecting crane slings

Crane work is no place to guess. The weight of every pick must stay within the working load limit marked on the sling, allowing for the choker hitch and the sling angle, and the crane operator should know the estimated weight before the cut. Use crane slings only on crane picks and only as the tag and the crane company's lift plan allow.

Inspect every sling before each job. Retire any sling with cut or abraded strands, glazing, chemical damage, a missing or unreadable tag, or damage at the eyes. Store the kit clean and dry, out of the sun and away from saw fuel. Everyone involved should be trained in crane-assisted tree work and ANSI Z133 requirements.

Mark each sling's length on a tag or with colored tape so the climber can call for the right one quickly. Over time, retire and replace slings one at a time as they fail inspection, and keep the kit complete.