BAHCO valhaak 1039, 300 g - bosbouwgereedschap voor het vellen en hanteren van bomen

BAHCO felling hook 1039 is a 300 g forestry hand tool designed to assist with manual handling and positioning of felled trees, trunks and branches. The hook provides leverage and additional reach to help control and guide timber during felling and moving operations, reducing direct contact with the load and supporting safer handling practices.

Advantages

The hook's compact 300 g design offers a balance of strength and light weight for prolonged use. Its hooked shape enables secure engagement with logs and branches, improving control when pulling or guiding timber. The tool increases operator distance from the load and helps apply leverage for more efficient manual handling.

Suitable for

• Forestry tree felling and limbing
• Manual handling and positioning of logs and branches
• General forest maintenance and small-scale timber work

Key specifications

• Weight: 300 g
• Type: felling hook / hand hook for timber handling
• Intended use: controlling, guiding and moving felled trees, trunks and branches
• Material and finish: forged metal (standard for hand tools of this type)

How to use

Engage the hook into the timber by placing the curved end around a trunk, log or large branch. Use the tool to pull, guide or steady the timber while maintaining a stable stance and clear footing. Apply gradual force and reposition the hook as needed to maintain secure engagement; avoid sudden jerks. Store the tool in a dry place and inspect before use for wear or damage.

Recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection and sturdy boots when working with the BAHCO felling hook 1039. Combine the tool with proper cutting and rigging techniques; do not exceed safe manual handling limits and seek mechanical assistance for heavy or unstable loads.