MB-550 CL (closed) Jaw

Made in the U.S.A.

·       Target Species: Coyote, fox, bobcat, raccoon, multi specie

·       Inside Jaw Spread: 4 ¾”

·       Outside Jaw Spread (top to bottom): 5 ½”

·       Outside Jaw Spread (lever to lever): 6 2/8”      

·       Pan dimensions: 2 ½” x 3”

·       Chain: 5 3/4” of MB #3 Straight Link (7 total links)

·       Swivels 2 MB Crunch Proof Swivels. One off baseplate & one at end of chain

·       Total Chain Length: 10” including swivels

·       Weight:  2.25 pounds

MTP Recommendation: Great coyote and fox trap and for your multi specie line.

The 550-CL has an outside jaw spread of 5 1/2” and an inside jaw spread of 4 3/4”. The cast jaw face is 3/8” thick. We’ve installed a Paws-I-Trip pan system and stainless steel night latch dog. Pan tension out of the box on the two coiled version runs an average of 2.5 pounds which we have found to be a very good number for a multi species trap. Pan tension on the four coiled model runs an average of 4.1 pounds. Waxing will decrease pan tension by about .3 pounds. This trap is fast and excellent results are obtained using it two coiled. We do not recommend using the 4-coiled version if grey fox is your target animal.  #3 American made chain, crunch proof swivels, and a 2-piece gusseted frame for strength and reliability.  The 550 is an excellent live market trap, as well as the trap to use on a mixed specie line. Small enough for fox and tough enough for the nastiest coyote.

What is the difference between a regular and offset jaw?
When the trap is in the fired position and you are looking straight down on the trap if the jaws touch together it is a regular or closed jaw trap. If there is a gap where the jaws meet that is called an offset jaw trap.

What is the difference between a 2-coil or 4-coil trap?
A 2-coil trap has a pair of main springs on the same side as the dog. A 4-coil trap has a second pair of springs on the opposite side as the dog. Typically, most 4-coil springs are smaller in size than the main springs.