Trucker's hitch
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| Names | Trucker's hitch, Lorry Hitch, Haymaker's Hitch, Harvester's Hitch, Dolly Knot |
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| Category | hitch |
| Origin | Ancient |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Making a rope very tight, such as to secure an object to a vehicle |
| Caveat | None |
| ABoK | #2124 |
The trucker's hitch, also known as the power cinch, is a self-binding knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers.
There are several variations of the knot, all of which use a loop in the standing part of the rope as a make-shift pulley in order to obtain a 3 to 1 mechanical advantage. The version depicted here has the advantage that it can be tied anywhere in the rope (without access to an end). Once tight, the knot is secured with a half hitch, usually slipped for easy releasing.
[edit] Advantages
- Non-jamming
- Can be tied anywhere in the standing part of the line
- Works like a pulley, providing 3:1 mechanical advantage in tensioning
