What is the rated capacity of a size 4 polyester round sling using a choker hitch?

• A. 8,500 pounds
• B. 6,000 pounds
• C. 12,000 pounds
• D. 10,000 pounds

Answer: (A)

The most important idea here is that a round sling’s rated capacity depends on its size, material, and the hitch used. When you use a choker hitch, the load is concentrated and the sling grips the load more tightly, which reduces the effective capacity compared with a straight vertical lift or a basket hitch.

For a size 4 polyester round sling, the standard load charts specify a rated capacity of 8,500 pounds when used in a choker hitch. This value comes directly from the published chart for this sling size and material and is the safe limit you should apply in practice. The other numbers don’t match the charted capacity for this exact combination, so they aren’t appropriate for this configuration.