Standard 5/8" Crane Sling Kit

This standard 5/8 crane sling kit gives a crane removal crew a set of matched 5/8 inch rope chokers instead of a single sling. Having more than one sling rigged means the climber can set the next pick while the last one is still on the hook.

Why buy slings as a kit

Crane removals run on rhythm. The operator takes one pick to the ground while the climber chokes the next piece, and that only works if you have spare slings on hand. A kit gets you a matched set in one order, so the crew is working with slings of the same diameter, construction and rating.

This is the standard grade in 5/8 inch. Individual slings in 20 and 30 foot lengths, plus premium versions, are in our crane slings section if you want to build the set yourself.

Standard slings are a solid choice for crews that run crane work regularly and want the convenience of a set without paying for premium construction on every sling. Mark each sling so the crew can track its age and use, and keep the kit in its own bag away from saws and fuel.

Rating and inspection

Every pick needs to stay within the sling's rated load for the hitch you are using, and a choker hitch rates lower than a straight vertical pull. Know the weight of the piece, or estimate it conservatively, before it leaves the tree.

Inspect each sling before every job for cuts, abrasion, heat damage, crushed strands and damaged eyes, and remove any sling with a missing or unreadable tag. Crane work is governed by ANSI Z133, crane standards, and the operator's plan, and only trained crews should rig picks.