Farmi Winches

[JMP1320]

I am intersted in purchasing a Farmi Winch. I herd that they are very versatile and have a lot of pulling power. Does anyone have any feedback. I have a Ford 1320 fwd with a fel and backhoe.

 

[1bush2hog]

JMP1320 -

I sent you a PM with some info on the Farmi.

Also do a search on winches and you will find alot of information on previous discussions.

Lastly - Welcome to TBN

 

[JMP1320]

Thanks. .

This site is great, so much knowlege.

 

[AndyMA]

I had a Farmi JL 351 and now have a Farmi 501. They are excellent winches and have a great clutch guarantee (which you'll probably never have to use)

See Farmi Skidding Winch

Andy

 

[Youare]

I have a Farmi winch that I purchased new 27 years ago. The winch is on its second tractor and its first clutch. I did replace the cable once or twice.

It gets used very often to pull cars and trucks that have gone off the road, trees out of the woods, rocks out of the ground, brush piles, the tractor out of the mud, and the list goes on.

I burn wood for heat and have a small saw mill so it is a necessary tool. It does work well for ballast on the back of the tractor also. Once you own one you will not want to be without it.

Randy

 

[RedRocker]

You should try to find a used one in Texas........I haven't seen one in the four years I've been looking.

 

[JMP1320]

I've been looking for a used one for a while and they are just unheard of because they are so bullet proof. YOUARE bought his winch 27 years ago and still has it. I need to get one asap ! !

 

[Boondox]

Like Andy, I started with a 351 and moved up to a 501 when I upgraded my tractor. Both were absolutely bombproof and completely changed the way I harvest wood. Couple it with a decent snatch block and there's little you can't do safely.

Pete

 

[jcotta]

I considered a Farmi winch for about six months. Really overkill for my ten acre lot. I ended up with a WR Long 66" grapple. I should be able to handle logs and stone work with the grapple. The grapple will probably need counter weight to balance, Farmi winch? That would be a great setup. Can only dream for now.

I sent a you a PM

John

 

[Timber]

I personally love that thing. It looks pricey though. You could never go wrong with a heavy winch. You can do all kinds of things with blocks and winches