Dear DeerLope
Sorry, didn't mean to diss you. But........
Read your original post, and then please don't wonder why we didn't answer your question, which was <font color="red"> ""anyone know where there might be a used one for sale that only requires a little tinkering? "" </font> I know a fair amount about logging and winches, but I don't know where a used one is for sale, and don't think my posting the answer of "I don't know" is efficient use of web space or of everyones reading time. Probably (maybe?) 77 other readers of your question didn't know the answer either. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I like to try to help when I can, and I am quiet when I don't think I can help.
The Farmi Winch is one I have experience with, and it works good. Because it has a blade that rests on the ground, I don't see that (at least when winching logs in) it causes undo stress on the three point, as mentioned. Maybe when towing logs to a landing, there is stress, but I think 3pts are capable of handling that stress. Could be wrong, 'cause I know I don't know everything.