Electric winch on my log arch

[escavader]

I want to add a warn winch to my atv log arch in addition to my hand winch, i was going to put a removeable box on the rear of the arch with two deep cycle batterys,hooked in tandem.that should run me all day between charges. My question is what kind of quick dissconnect plugs between the atv and arch? Someway to easily hook up and go your ideas please

 

[escavader]

I meant to say batterys on atv oops

 

[PILOON]

ANDERSON connectors is what you will want to use.
They have different series depending on amperage capacity needed.
EBay is a good source and some Auto parts stores carry as well as battery specialty shops.

 

[buickanddeere]

It isn't going to run the winch all day and the batteries will be heavy. One deep cycle battery at the winch is sufficient if connected to the ATV charging system. Don't be running lights and start/stopping the engine every time on and off the ATV. Why are you using an ATV as a Timber-Jack ?

 

[pat32rf]

If you have a tractor, why mess around with an ATV and arch? Make a bracket to carry the winch and spare battery on the 3pth. Winch the logs to the tractor, switch the drag chain to a hitch point (never skid with a winch cable, you will sooner or later take out the winch gears) and head for the landing.

 

[escavader]

Ive logged with this atv for years i do about 15 cord a year now its much faster and goes in more places then my tractor . I do most of it in the winter, you would be rather surprised how much i can twitch with the butts off the groung
Im doing two deep cycle batterys seperate from the atvs electrics and ill recharge back in the garage
Ill check out andersons thank you

 

[buickanddeere]

Why are you opposed to topping up the winch battery with the ATV charging system?

 

[Xfaxman]

Anderson is what came with my winch.

 

[MossRoad]

Yep. Anderson connectors work well.
Why are you removing the batteries from the arch on a regular basis? Theft protection, perhaps? Just curious.

You could put a battery isolator in your setup. It charges the batteries from the tow vehicle, but won't allow the tow vehicle's battery to get discharged by the winch.
Tow Ready

 

[escavader]

Why are you opposed to topping up the winch battery with the ATV charging system?

Not opposed and it easily be done I know before i ever kill 2 deep cycle batterys in a day ill be worn out