Branch benders, often referred to as levers, are used when a trunk or branch, in addition to being wired, must have additional pressure to bend it slowly into a different position. Actually, the bender works as a combination vise-lever, moving the branch or trunk until it reaches the desired position. Our five sizes of Branch Benders accept maximum branch diameters of 5/8” to 1 1/4”. The hooks and jacks are coated with red vinyl plastic to cushion the branch and minimize scuffing.
170: SMALL 2 ¼ X 2 ½ BRASS CONSTRUCTION 173: MED 4 X 4 STEEL W/BRASS JACK SCREW 174: LARGE 5 X 4 STEEL W/BRASS JACK SCREW 175: X-LARGE ALL STEEL
ADJUSTMENT DETAILS
ITEM #
HOOK SPACING (1)
HOOK LENGTH (2)
JACK SCREW LENGTH (3)
BRANCH DIAMETER
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MAX
MAX
170
2 1/2"
5/8"
1 1/2"
5/8"
173
1 1/2" 2 1/4"
2" 3"
2 3/8"
7/8"
173W
2 1/4" 3 1/8"
2" 3"
2 3/8"
7/8"
174
2 1/4" 3 1/2"
2 1/2" 3 3/4"
3"
1 1/4"
1 distrance between hook centers is adjustable over the range specified
2 hook lengths are from cross brace to inside of hook
3 jack screws adjust from full clearance position to maximum noted
4 hooks and jack clearances accept brances up to manimum diameter
Measurements are typical and may vary due to manufacturing tolerances
