Best Cant Hooks, Peaveys and Log Arches of 2026
The best cant hooks, peaveys and log arches for rolling, lifting and skidding logs to the splitter or sawmill, compared on length, capacity and build.
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Buy the Wood-Mizer 60 inch steel cant hook for rolling logs onto a sawmill or bucking them for firewood: a 60 inch steel handle from a sawmill maker, built in the USA (per the Amazon listing). For moving logs, the Impact Implements log hauler arch lifts the front of a log up to 1,500 pounds behind an ATV or tractor.
Sawmill makers build their mills for a set log diameter (Woodland Mills' run 22 to 36 inches), so rolling and positioning logs is half the job.
Our top picks at a glance
1. Best cant hook
Wood-Mizer 60 in steel cant hookType: Cant hook · Length or load: 60 in · Build: Steel, USA · Warranty: Not stated
2. Best 3-in-1
HOTYELL 60 in 3-in-1 cant hook, peavey and pickaroonType: Cant hook, peavey, pickaroon · Length or load: 60 in · Build: High-carbon steel · Warranty: Not stated
3. Best value
VEVOR 59 in cant hookType: Cant hook · Length or load: 59 in · Build: Steel, rubber grip · Warranty: Not stated
4. Best log arch
Impact Implements 1500 lb log hauler front archType: Log arch · Length or load: 1,500 lb · Build: Steel, skid plate · Warranty: 1 year
5. Best hand-pulled
Gelacie log dolly with skidding archType: Log dolly arch · Length or load: 1,000 lb · Build: Powder-coated steel · Warranty: Not stated
| Pick | Type | Length or load | Build | Warranty | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Mizer 60 in steel cant hookBest cant hook | Cant hook | 60 in | Steel, USA | Not stated | Amazon |
| HOTYELL 60 in 3-in-1 cant hook, peavey and pickaroonBest 3-in-1 | Cant hook, peavey, pickaroon | 60 in | High-carbon steel | Not stated | Amazon |
| VEVOR 59 in cant hookBest value | Cant hook | 59 in | Steel, rubber grip | Not stated | Amazon |
| Impact Implements 1500 lb log hauler front archBest log arch | Log arch | 1,500 lb | Steel, skid plate | 1 year | Amazon |
| Gelacie log dolly with skidding archBest hand-pulled | Log dolly arch | 1,000 lb | Powder-coated steel | Not stated | Amazon |
Best cant hook
Wood-Mizer 60 in steel cant hook
Sawmill maker's steel cant hook.
- Type
- Cant hook
- Length or load
- 60 in
- Build
- Steel, USA
- Warranty
- Not stated
Pros
- From a sawmill maker
- Made in USA (per listing)
Cons
- Costs more
Wood-Mizer lists a 60 inch steel cant hook built in the USA (per the Amazon listing).
Best 3-in-1
HOTYELL 60 in 3-in-1 cant hook, peavey and pickaroon
Cant hook, peavey and pickaroon in one.
- Type
- Cant hook, peavey, pickaroon
- Length or load
- 60 in
- Build
- High-carbon steel
- Warranty
- Not stated
Pros
- Three tools
Cons
- Heavier
HOTYELL lists a 60 inch high-carbon steel tool that switches between cant hook, peavey and pickaroon (per the Amazon listing).
Best value
VEVOR 59 in cant hook
Adjustable 59 inch cant hook, sold by Amazon.
- Type
- Cant hook
- Length or load
- 59 in
- Build
- Steel, rubber grip
- Warranty
- Not stated
Pros
- Sold by Amazon
Cons
- Budget build
VEVOR lists a 59 inch adjustable steel cant hook with a rubber grip (per the Amazon listing).
Best log arch
Impact Implements 1500 lb log hauler front arch
1,500 lb front arch with skid plate.
- Type
- Log arch
- Length or load
- 1,500 lb
- Build
- Steel, skid plate
- Warranty
- 1 year
Pros
- Skid plate protects ground
- Warranty stated
Cons
- Needs a tow vehicle
Impact Implements lists a 1,500 pound front arch with a skid plate and a 1-year warranty (per the Amazon listing).
Best hand-pulled
Gelacie log dolly with skidding arch
Log dolly and arch on 31 inch tires.
- Type
- Log dolly arch
- Length or load
- 1,000 lb
- Build
- Powder-coated steel
- Warranty
- Not stated
Pros
- Big tires for rough ground
Cons
- Hard work by hand
Gelacie lists a log dolly with a skidding arch, 31 inch tires and a 1,000 pound capacity (per the Amazon listing).
How we chose
We compared tool type, handle length or load rating, build and warranty.
Which tool
| Job | Tool |
|---|---|
| Rolling a log on the ground or a mill | Cant hook |
| Rolling and prying, pointed tip | Peavey |
| Grabbing and dragging firewood rounds | Pickaroon |
| Moving whole logs | Log arch |
Next steps: portable sawmills, chainsaw mills, log splitters. Drying milled lumber: Clemson Extension's sticker guidance in the milling guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a cant hook and a peavey?
A cant hook ends in a blunt toe with teeth; a peavey ends in a spike, which helps prying and moving logs in water.
How long should a cant hook be?
Most here are 59 to 60 inches; longer handles give more leverage on big logs.
What is a log arch used for?
Lifting one end of a log off the ground so you can drag it with less effort and less soil damage.
How much can a log arch carry?
The Impact Implements arch lists 1,500 pounds; the Gelacie dolly lists 1,000.
Do I need a cant hook for a sawmill?
It is the usual way to roll and turn logs on a mill; sawmill makers sell them for that reason.
Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Mills Portable Sawmills, Woodland Mills
- Using Your Portable Sawmill to Cut Stickers for Lumber Drying (LGP 1203), Clemson Cooperative Extension
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