VEVOR 4SC36 36-Inch Log Lifting Tongs: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR 4SC36 is a set of 36-inch, four-claw log lifting tongs that work with a tractor, ATV, UTV, truck or forklift. They let a machine lift or drag heavy logs, hay bales or wire mesh instead of people doing it by hand. Here is what the specifications mean and how the tongs fit into a woodlot or farm routine.

How log tongs grip

Log tongs work like large scissors. The arms pivot around a central bolt, and when the lifting ring is pulled upward, the jaws close on the load. That means the grip generally tightens as the load pulls down, which is why tongs are so common for skidding and lifting logs.

This model has four claws: two pairs of arms joined by steel tubes, so the load is held at four points rather than two. The claws are sharp and serrated, with large curved arms, and handles on the arms help you position the jaws before the lift.

What a 32 to 36 inch opening means

VEVOR lists the opening as adjustable from 32 to 36 inches, with a grip size of 32 inches (812 mm) and a maximum opening of 36 inches (914 mm). In practice, the maximum opening sets the largest load the jaws can reach around. Logs and bales of different sizes can be handled, as long as the jaws can close firmly on them.

Static and dynamic load capacity

The listing gives a maximum load capacity of 3,300 lb, and the specification sheet in the product images splits it into two figures:

• Static load capacity: 3,300 lb (1,500 kg), for a load that is held still.
• Dynamic load capacity: 2,866 lb (1,300 kg), for a load that is moving.

The difference matters because movement adds force. Jolts, bumps and sudden stops all add to the strain on the tongs, so when you're dragging logs behind an ATV or travelling over rough ground, the lower dynamic figure is the one to plan around. Freshly cut logs are also much heavier than seasoned firewood of the same size, because of the water they hold.

The swivel ring

A ring on top rotates 360°. A swivel lets the load turn without twisting the chain or hook above it, which makes it easier to adjust the angle of a log and steer it as you move. The product images show the tongs hanging from a hook and trailing behind an ATV on a chain.

Build, size and weight

The tongs are made from high-hardness forged steel, listed as 45# steel, a common medium-carbon grade, and finished with a rust-resistant powder coating. They measure about 18.1 x 9.4 x 38.4 inches (460 x 240 x 975 mm) and weigh about 37.5 lb (17 kg), so they are a two-handed carry, but light enough to keep on a tractor or in a truck bed.

Who it suits

The tongs suit rural landowners, small farms and anyone clearing or cutting firewood who already has a tractor, ATV, UTV, truck or forklift. They are built for moving logs, but the listing also names hay bales and wire mesh.

What to check before you buy

• Your rigging: the chain, hook, winch and vehicle each have their own limits; the lowest one sets what you can safely move.
• Load weight: estimate log weights and stay within the rated loads, using the dynamic figure for moving loads.
• Load size: confirm your logs fit within the 32 to 36 inch opening.
• Handling: follow the manual, and never stand under or beside a suspended or moving load.
• Weight: at about 37.5 lb, the tongs themselves take some effort to carry and position.

The short version

• Four-claw, 36-inch log lifting tongs for tractors, ATVs, UTVs, trucks and forklifts.
• The opening adjusts from 32 to 36 inches, with sharp serrated claws.
• 3,300 lb (1,500 kg) static and 2,866 lb (1,300 kg) dynamic load capacity.
• A 360° swivel ring for turning and steering the load.
• Forged steel with a rust-resistant powder coating, 37.5 lb (17 kg).

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