ARB705LB Orange Snatch Strap Recovery 30′ x 2 3/8″ (17500 LB)

ARB705LB Orange Snatch Strap Recovery 30′ x 2 3/8″ (17500 LB)

4WD vehicle recovery is an inescapable element of driving off road. Preparing yourself for the inevitable before heading to the backcountry will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for you and your passengers. ARB’s 4×4 recovery gear, including the ARB705LB, is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards, making it ideal for recreational use as well as competition.

An ARB705LB snatch strap, as the name suggests, is used to ‘snatch’ a vehicle that can no longer maintain forward momentum under its own power. ie. Bogged or unable to climb due to loss of traction, swamped in a water crossing, stuck on an obstacle or loss of power. A snatch strap is an elastic recovery device that stores kinetic energy and has the ability to stretch to a significant degree and return to its original length. This elasticity combined with the momentum of the recovery vehicle creates a ‘snatching’ effect that can extract a vehicle without shock loading the attachment points or vehicle.

Specifically designed to stretch under load for maximum performance, an ARB705LB ARB snatch strap is a highly effective method of extracting a bogged or immobilized 4WD when a second vehicle is present. The unique design of the strap allows it to stretch and return to its original length, aiding recovery and great reducing the likelihood of vehicle damage.

This ability to stretch is a distinction between a snatch strap and a tow strap, ARB snatch straps are elastic when under load whereas a tow strap is not, the benefits of which are twofold. Firstly, the kinetic energy generated by the elasticity actually aids the recovery itself, and secondly, the elasticity greatly reduces the likelihood of vehicle damage during recovery. The enormous weight of each 4×4 and the weighted force of whatever caused the immobilization puts enormous strain on the point where the straps are attached, and without some elasticity, there is a substantial risk of damaging the vehicle. For vehicle recovery, a snatch strap is more suitable than a tow strap.

When choosing a snatch strap for use, it is recommended that the strap has a minimum breaking strength (MBS) of between two to three times the vehicle’s gross vehicle mass (GVM). When using a snatch strap to recover a stranded vehicle, the MBS should be suited to the GVM of the lighter of the two vehicles involved in the recovery process. If the GVM is not stated on the identification plate or registration certificate of the vehicle, consult the owner’s handbook or vehicle manufacturer. It is important that the correctly rated snatch strap is used. If a strap with a too heavy breaking strength is used on a light vehicle, the desired stretch may not be achieved and more stress will be placed on the recovery points.

When the only thing preventing your vehicle from imminent danger is a narrow fabric strap, nothing but the best will do. Don’t trust your vehicle to substandard recovery gear that could jeopardize your safety and your vehicle. Likewise, make sure you’re using appropriate equipment for your situation. The old adage “the right tool for the job” can certainly be applied to vehicle recovery. For every situation, there is an article of recovery gear specifically designed to handle the task – from snatch straps to exhaust jacks.

ARB705LB Specifications:

Part no. ARB705LB
Min. breaking strength: 8,000kg/17,600lb
Length: 9m / 30 ft
Width:  60mm / 2 1/8″
Elasticity: Stretch (genuine) 20%
Material: 100% nylon
Reinforced eyes: yes
Eye & seam protector sleeves: yes

All ARB705lb snatch straps are woven and fabricated to ARB  Specifications, and tested by a NATA approved laboratory. The 17,500 lb model is recommended for most 4WD vehicles, with the 24,000 lb & 33,000 lb straps better suited to heavier applications.

ARB supplies snatch straps in 8000kg (17,500lb), 11,000kg (24,000lb) and 15,000kg (33,000lb) minimum breaking strength (MBS). ARB snatch straps are manufactured from 100% nylon webbing and feature reinforced eyes for additional durability.

Notes to Users!

Persons intending to use the strap must ensure that the strap is not damaged and in a usable condition. The strap’s strength and stretch are reduced when the strap is saturated.
An ARB recovery damper, heavy bag or blanket must be draped over the strap during use to reduce any unintentional rebound of the strap.
While a recovery is being performed, only the persons involved in the recovery should be in either of the vehicles.
All other persons should be situated at a safe distance (1.5 times the length of the strap is recommended) from either of the vehicles involved in the recovery process and to the side of the line of the recovery.
Persons involved in the recovery process must:
a) Be kept at a safe distance (1.5 times the length of the strap is recommended) from either of the vehicles involved in the recovery process, to the side of the line of the recovery.
b) NEVER situate themselves within the path of the vehicle performing the recovery.

WARNING
Always follow product instructions. It is important to correctly attach the vehicle recovery strap to a motor vehicle. A standard tow ball or vehicle tie down point is not designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or a vehicle component detaching from a motor vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person. Only attach the strap to a vehicle recovery point or device that is suitably rated for use with the strap. Incorrect use has previously resulted in serious
injury and death.

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