Product Overview
The Minnesota Trapline MB-550 Rubber Jaw Predator Trap is a reliable choice for live market and mixed species trapping, including target animals such as coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and raccoons. Designed with a durable two-piece gusseted frame, this trap offers added strength and stability during use. The trap features a 4 5/8-inch inside jaw spread and a 5 3/4-inch outside jaw spread from top to bottom, providing an effective grip for a variety of predator sizes. Its padded jaw face, with a thickness of 1/2 inch, reduces animal injury and promotes humane trapping practices. The trap*s pan system, Paws-I-Trip, measures 2 1/2 by 3 inches and includes a stainless steel night latch for added security in low-light conditions. The pan tension is approximately 2.5 pounds with a 2-coil system, ensuring quick activation upon trigger detection. The chain measures 5 3/4 inches using MB #3 straight links with seven links total, and includes two MB Crunch Proof Swivels*one attached to the baseplate and one at the chain end*for maximum movement flexibility and reducing chain tangling. The total chain length, including swivels, is 10 inches, providing adequate slack for natural animal movement. The trap weighs approximately 2.15 pounds, making it sturdy yet manageable for transport and setup. Its robust construction and thoughtful features make the Minnesota MB-550 Rubber Jaw Predator Trap an excellent tool for professional trappers seeking humane and effective predator control.
Features:
- Target species: coyote, fox, bobcat, raccoon, multi-species
- Inside jaw spread: 4 5/8 inches
- Outside jaw spread (top to bottom): 5 3/4 inches
- Outside jaw spread (frame post to frame post): 6 1/4 inches
- Padded jaw face thickness: 1/2 inch
- Pan dimensions: 2 1/2 x 3 inches
- Pan system: Paws-I-Trip for quick activation
- Night latch: Stainless steel for security
- Pan tension: Approx. 2.5 pounds with 2-coil system
- Chain: 5 3/4 inches with MB #3 straight links and 2 MB Crunch Proof Swivels
- Total chain length including swivels: 10 inches
- Frame: Two-piece gusseted construction for added strength
- Weight: 2.15 lbs
