Forestry and Rigging Ropes

Lightweight, strong, and ready for the toughest pulls — trusted by professionals in forestry, arboriculture, and rigging.

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Products

Whether you're dismantling trees, pulling timber or lifting stage elements — these ropes combine strength, safety, and field-proven durability.

Applications for Forestry & Rigging Ropes

Whether in the forest or on stage – our ropes deliver safe and reliable performance wherever loads need to be moved with control.

  • Tree rigging and controlled dismantling

    Robust ropes for lowering branches and heavy sections with precision during tree removal or pruning.

  • Stage rigging and stunt performance

    Used to secure and move performers in shows and stunt setups.

  • Use of power ascenders and capstan winches

    Optimized rope constructions for smooth operation with mechanical lifting and pulling devices.

  • Winch-based pulling and positioning

    Tough, lightweight ropes for hauling, tensioning, or moving loads in forestry and technical setups.

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Product Highlight

STRATOS® Winch Pro: Engineered for high-load winch applications

  • STRATOS® ropes are engineered to make timber harvesting more efficient, with a lighter weight for easier handling and higher productivity.

    STRATOS® Winch Pro is built for winch-based pulling in forestry and rough terrain. It offers low stretch, high strength, and reliable handling in all conditions.

  • Low elongation for precise control

  • High breaking load and dimensional stability

  • Extremely lightweight – ideal for steep terrain

  • Excellent durability in rugged environments

  • Easy to handle and spool on winches

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about care, usage, and safety of our Forestry & Rigging ropes.

For rigging applications in tree care, we recommend:

  • tREX ropes – durable, low-stretch bull ropes with excellent grip and handling, used as slings or loopies

  • Endura series – high-performance ropes for controlled loads and heavy-duty tree removal

  • Sirius Bull Rope – a robust all-rounder with proven field performance

Teufelberger offers ropes designed for lifting, winching and load handling:

  • Check norm compliance and usage instructions per product

  • Use suitable end terminations and equipment

  • Match rope specs with your load and environmental conditions

STRATOS® fiber ropes are significantly lighter:

  • Up to 80% lighter than comparable steel ropes

  • Easier handling in steep or remote terrain

  • Improves ergonomics and efficiency for forestry workers

No – this termination is only suitable for the STRATOS® Winch Pro with protective cover.

  • STRATOS® Winch Light is not compatible with resin-based terminations

  • Recommended terminations: splice, thimble, rope puck

For forestry ropes, Teufelberger specifies:

  • Breaking forces including splice losses

  • Units in kilonewtons (kN)

  • No need to adjust the value – the rating reflects actual rope performance with termination

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