The Kranken - Snow Chain Tensioner Built for the Long Haul

U.S. Patent No. 12,485,712

Unmatched Control.
Unbreakable Confidence.
One Device.

The Kranken is the last snow chain tensioner you'll ever buy. The only stainless steel, constant-tension snow chain tensioner engineered for commercial trucks and heavy-duty rigs. Tighten it once. It holds.

Self-Balancing Constant Tension
Stainless Steel Construction
30-Second Install
U.S. Patented Design

Ready to Roll

Choose Your Rig.
Choose Your Kranken.

Built for commercial rigs and personal vehicles alike - constant tension, stainless steel, season after season.

The Kranken XL - Commercial Semi Truck
Commercial
The Kranken XL
Engineered for semi trucks, heavy-duty rigs, and commercial vehicles running chain-up routes for a living. Holds constant tension mile after mile - no re-tightening required.
$189.99 / set
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The Kranken - Personal Vehicle
Personal Vehicle
The Kranken
Love it for your big rig? Get one for your personal vehicle too. The same patented constant-tension technology, sized for passenger trucks, SUVs, and 4WD vehicles.
$169.99 / set
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See It In Action

Watch the Kranken Work

Real drivers. Real conditions. See why commercial operators across the country trust the Kranken on their toughest routes.

30s
Average Install Time
$3,600+
Potential Cost of One Chain Failure
0
Re-Tightenings Required
1
U.S. Patent

No Stops. No Shoulder Pulls. No Re-Tightening.

The Kranken keeps you moving - and your load safely on the road.

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The Kranken Lineup

Both Products.
One Mission.

Whether you're running chain-up mountain passes in a fully loaded semi or heading out in your personal rig, the Kranken delivers constant tension from the first mile to the last.

  • Stainless steel - built to outlast road salt, slush, and freeze-thaw cycles
  • Self-balancing mechanism holds tension automatically as chains settle
  • Compatible with standard commercial and passenger tire chain systems
  • U.S. Patent No. 12,485,712 - engineered from the ground up
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Don't Take Our Word For It

Hear What Drivers Are Saying

From ice road veterans to weekend warriors - the Kranken speaks for itself.

"That's what I needed 20 years ago when I was trucking up on the ice roads."

Edwin Wieler
Verified Driver

"Went on real smooth... We were spinning like crazy then put the chains on and used the Krankens to crank it down. Sweet! I like it."

Altered Aspects
Verified Customer

"Unbelievable what a difference it's made. [The Kranken] is a complete game-changer."

McSpeed Alaskan Adventures
YouTube Creator & Verified Driver
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