Viking Recovery Ropes are made from 100% Premium DuPont™ Nylon Double Braid.
Over 30% stretch at break with a normal stretch of 10% to 20% when recovering a vehicle.
When choosing a Recovery rope plan the breaking strength to be 2 to 3 times the weight of your vehicle.
For larger vehicles this number is closer to the weight of the vehicle.
ATV 1/2" x 20', 7,400 lb. / (3.4 metric ton) Breaking Strength
Light Truck / Jeep 3/4" x 30', 19,000 lb. / (8.6 metric ton) Breaking Strength
Heavier 4x4 / SUV 7/8" x 30', 28,300 lb. / (12.8 metric ton) Breaking Strength
Full Size Trucks 1" x 30', 33,500 lb. / (15.2 metric ton) Breaking Strength
Motorhome / Truck 1-1/4" x 30', 52,300 lb. / (23.7metric ton) Breaking Strength
Semi Truck 1-3/4" x 30' , 74,000 lb. / (33.5 metric ton) Breaking Strength