but the dang thing weighs so much I never bother taking it with me anymore, with my limited space in a JK. I bought a sand anchor a few years ago for winching when there's no trees. Probably, without the grabbers he could have just shoveled for the same amount of time he spent shoveling and attaching the grabbers, and the truck would have come out.īottom line: I'd never rely on these, but they could be a decent extra tool to have in the back if you're planning to be in snow or beach. Generally, that's all you need to get out anyway. Slowly apply power (5mph) and let the Trac-Grabbers engage, lift and move the vehicle to stable terrain THE ULTIMATE TIRE GRABBER - recommended for use on your 4×4 and All-Wheel drive Cars, ATV’s and UTV’s. Or maybe it was going to do that anyway if he had tried without the grabbers for as long as he did with the grabbers?īut the really telling thing in the snow video - the guy had two long-handle shovels to work with. Secure one Trac-Grabber to each drive wheel and keep front tires straight. At Trac-Grabber we have a mission and that is to be the premiere provider of a revolutionary traction device for trucks, automobiles, and all-terrain. The second case it did look like maybe they were making just enough more grip that the truck dug its way out because of them. In other words, clearly the truck didn't need the grabbers because the tires never spun even when the grabbers were in the air. I laughed at the snow video above in the first instance, the truck moves just fine for the half-rotation needed to get the grabber down to the bottom and in contact with the snow. Both of those come in lots of different flavors. Probably a lot depends on the consistency of the stuff you're stuck in also, whether sand or snow. If you're " " that close to getting out without them, they could give the little bit extra you need to change the traction equation enough to dig your way out. Discover the latest lineup in new Ford vehicles Explore hybrid & electric vehicle options, see photos, build & price.
I suspect the supply just a little more traction than the tires have without them. Once installed, Trac-Grabbers keep providing the necessary traction to get you to stable terrain. Ability to rescue yourself without having to wait for a towing service and then pay a towing fee.
Ability to rescue yourself without having to put yourself at the mercy of a stranger. Mid-April in the mountains can provide any or all of the above, but on test day the mountain roads provided an ugly mess of wet, heavy, slippery snow.Hmmm. The benefits of purchasing a Trac-Grabber are multiple.
They work in Mud, Sand and Snow, they are easily attached and.
The company says it works in mud, sand or snow. Gator Trac Grabbers are the effective, affordable and Compact one person recovery system. Off into the winter mountains we went using a 20 as a test vehicle searching for terrain that would allow us to get the truck stuck. The strap wraps around your tire, through the wheel, and snugs securely with two D-rings. Models are available for cars and trucks, 2WD and 4WD. The device consists of a rubber block with a corrugated surface, mounted to a heavy duty 1.5-2” webbed strap. Without trying it I initially dismissed the Trac-Grabber as a ‘not-serious-enough’ piece of equipment - a completely uneducated judgement. But these solutions aren’t always available, and often you just need a little help, just like giving your buddies car a push to get on firmer ground. When it’s serious you’ll need a tug from a buddy, your winch to haul you out, traction pads or a call for roadside service. At some point, through either misdeed or accident, you will get stuck, even with 4WD.
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