Pacific Gulf Wire Rope Co.

Diameter
of Grommet
Inches Rated Capacities in Tons (2000 lb) EIPS

Choker
Hitch Leg
Vertical Basket Hitch When Used

60
Degree 45
Degree 30
Degree

3/8 1.5 2.1 3.6 3.0 2.1

1/2 2.6 3.7 6.4 5.2 3.7

5/8 4.0 5.7 9.9 8.1 5.7

3/4 5.7 8.2 14 12 8.2

7/8 7.7 11 19 16 11

1 10 14 25 20 14

Larger sizes available upon request
Length of sling (SL) is measured as indicated on sketch.
Rated capacities of choker hitches apply when the angle of choker is greater than 120°

Diameter of Grommet Inches	Rated Capacities in Tons (2000 lb) EIPS
	Choker Hitch	Leg Vertical	Basket Hitch When Used
	Choker Hitch	Leg Vertical	60 Degree	45 Degree	30 Degree
3/8	1.5	2.1	3.6	3.0	2.1
1/2	2.6	3.7	6.4	5.2	3.7
5/8	4.0	5.7	9.9	8.1	5.7
3/4	5.7	8.2	14	12	8.2
7/8	7.7	11	19	16	11
1	10	14	25	20	14