New Factor 55 Snatch Block Pro

[Wildman]

IT’S HERE

Introducing the ALL NEW FACTOR 55 SNATCH BLOCK PRO

Launch week deal: 20% OFF at checkout.
This is the new standard in snatch blocks. Machined in the USA from 6061-T6 aluminum and 304 stainless steel. Sealed grease-packed bearings keep your pulls smooth and consistent in sand, dirt, and mud.
Why it matters
A snatch block increases mechanical advantage or redirects your winch line. More power. More control. Less stress on your winch.

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Key features
• Increases mechanical advantage or redirects winch line
• Precision machined in the USA from US-sourced 6061-T6 aluminum and 304 stainless steel
• Type III anodized finish for serious corrosion protection
• Swivel frame makes rope mounting fast and guarantees rope retention
• Works with steel or synthetic rope up to 7/16 in
• Radiused mounting hole accepts soft or hard shackles
• Sealed heavy duty bearings keep debris out and performance high
• Pro-level rigging guidance etched on both frames
• MBS: 51,000 lb
• WLL: 24,000 lb (2:1) / 12,000 lb (4:1)
• Weight: 3.2 lb
• CE and UKCA compliant
Compact. Strong. Ready for anything. Your winch has never pulled like this.

https://www.factor55.com/products/snatch-block-pro

 

[Rut Row]

$300 is a little pricey.

 

[Apparition]

Looks like they wanted to compete with the TRE snatch block. But, 3.2 lbs is quite a bit heavier than 2 lbs.

 

[sab]

Looks like they wanted to compete with the TRE snatch block. But, 3.2 lbs is quite a bit heavier than 2 lbs.

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I think my obsession with vehicle weight isn't a secret...

Edited to ad: The pound saved in this case is a two-fer: 1) Vehicle weight, and 2) Projectile weight, if the shackle securing the snatch block fails.

 

[Wildman]

$300 is a little pricey.

Yep it is...

Looks like they wanted to compete with the TRE snatch block. But, 3.2 lbs is quite a bit heavier than 2 lbs.

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Isn't that how it happens a lot of the time... And YES I saw how much heavier it was than the TRE.

 

[lBasket]

Looks like they wanted to compete with the TRE snatch block. But, 3.2 lbs is quite a bit heavier than 2 lbs.

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Yeah but this one doesn't have Lazer etched measurements, so

 

[Zorba]

For that price, I'll just keep my "BPA Racing" snatch block. It weighs almost as much as the Jeep, but as often as I use it...

 

[jjvw]

I think my obsession with vehicle weight isn't a secret...

Edited to ad: The pound saved in this case is a two-fer: 1) Vehicle weight, and 2) Projectile weight, if the shackle securing the snatch block fails.

In addition to the extra weight, F55 missed several small aspects of the elegant shape and form from the alleged source material while piling on their own cluttered brand identity.

 

[L J]

Yeah but this one doesn't have Lazer etched measurements, so

Does the Factor55 have any "winch line goes here ➡" and "shackle goes here ➡" Lazer etched directions?

 

[Mr. Bills]

Does the Factor55 have any "winch line goes here ➡" and "shackle goes here ➡" Lazer etched directions?

No, but if you put it under ultraviolet light it flashes, "Bling!"

 

[rasband]

Hopefully this leads to more competition in the lighter snatch block market. As far as I am aware it's TRE, F55, and those little "slip" rings - though I haven't looked in a good while since my old TRE is still on the top of the pile and I hate spending money on the same thing twice.

 

[lBasket]

Hopefully this leads to more competition in the lighter snatch block market. As far as I am aware it's TRE, F55, and those little "slip" rings - though I haven't looked in a good while since my old TRE is still on the top of the pile and I hate spending money on the same thing twice.

I have used my ring twice so far and it has been adequate

 

[Apparition]

I have used my ring twice so far and it has been adequate

 

[Wildman]

Hopefully this leads to more competition in the lighter snatch block market. As far as I am aware it's TRE, F55, and those little "slip" rings - though I haven't looked in a good while since my old TRE is still on the top of the pile and I hate spending money on the same thing twice.

I've got one of the "new" TRE snatch blocks so I'm not looking to buy another one either but this had popped up in my FB feed and thought it was worth posting about.

Since rope has become more the standard over cable you would hope/think more vendors would follow suit to make more light weight snatch blocks.

I have used my ring twice so far and it has been adequate

I have two different sized rings also for those times I'm doing a multi angle recovery.

 

[CMBD]

I went from a big heavy ARB to the TRE for the weight savings.

I'm a fan of some F55 stuff, but I would still pick the TRE over that thing.

 

[JMT]

…over that thing.

 

[steelhd]

Didn't even look at their snatch block. As soon as I see Factor 55 I ignore it.

 

[macleanflood]

Wait till y'all see my highline video. We survive on $10 Amazon winch rings.

-Mac

 

[Apparition]

Wait till y'all see my highline video. We survive on $10 Amazon winch rings.

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-Mac

You didn’t use the groove of that ring

 

[macleanflood]

You didn’t use the groove of that ring

We did...that was one of the many times it slipped out...every time we unloaded the system and created slack the ring would roll.

-Mac