Portable Duct Rodder for Handy Carry in Cable Pulling Portable duct rodder shows good performance in wire or cable pulling in pipes, conduits or ducts. Without wheels, it is easy to carry or put in the boot of the car. Generally, when the pulling rod diameter is below 10mm (including 10mm), there is a portable duct rodder needed. And some portable duct rodders are not equipped with a hand operated brake on the frame. Portable duct rodder with totally enclosed handle Portable duct rodder with totally enclosed handle is designed for good protection of the pulling rod (See Figure 1). Portable duct rodder with semi-closed handle Some portable duct rodders are designed with semi-closed handle for light weight (See Figure 2). Portable duct rodder with bushing handle Bushing handle of duct rodder is for reducing pressure on the hand who carries it. The grip is very important to the duct rodder (See Figure 3).