3 point log winches

AndyMA · Oct 14, 2003

Mike,

There is some pull against the tractor, but a lot of it is transferrred into the ground by the blade on the Farmi winch. It is definately one reason why you need to pull as close to 180 degrees off the backof the winch s possible. Also the pull point on the winch is very low so that most of the pull to the tractor is applied throught the lower 3 pt arms. As you pull the blade tends to get driven into the ground. The pull into the tractor is about the same level as the rear draw bar and is mostly carried into the ground by the rear tires. Hopefiully what I said makes sense.

Andy

thefarm · Oct 17, 2003

I have a Norse winch and I used it a lot on my 2120 Ford.Mine is 10 years old so don't know about price now.Like the Norse better than the Farmi because I can release the butt plate and it acts like a hinge when you go over a rock or a stump,or I can keep it pined and use it to smooth out the twitch trails with.It will not hinge when you back up with it.The Norse also has 2 places to ran the cable through,the Farmi only has one.Mine came with 150 feet of cable and 4 chockers and 4 chains.Check these 2 kinds out and you'll see what I mean.We use to twitch out logs with only the hyd arms and chains.Sure is slow.This is the only way to do it.I use mine to haul out saw logs with.

Darren · Oct 17, 2003

Not sure what you mean by the Norse having two places to run the cable through. The Farmi JL601 has an adjustable sheave height so you can adjust the height of the pull point without disengaging or removing the rope. A Farmi typically comes with 165' of rope and the drum will hold more if that's not enough.

John_Mc · Oct 20, 2003

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All of the Farmi winches I have seen have two options: A block up high, and one down low. You skip the low one if you want a higher pulling point (like when lifting up the butt to hook it on to the frame). Was this what you meant, or were you thinking of something different.

John Mc

Bobvt · Oct 21, 2003

Andy,

I don't know what size cable you have. It probably is 1/2 inch, which has a strengh of around 18,000 lbs. 3/8 cable is around 14,000 lbs. The stress point is at the snatch block. The outside of the cable (in the block) has considerably more stress on it than the inside. Most of your 11,000 pull is being carried on the outside strains. Once one strain gives it is a domino effect.

Bob

Old_Hickory · Dec 8, 2003

Ken,
How come your winches are so much more expensive than this other place that sells the same thing ?
Fransgard

V-2800 V-4000 V-6500 TW-3500
Price: $1,975 $2,655 $4,165
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Sweets price
V-2800 V-4000 V-6500
$3,100 $3,500 $5,100

Thats a heck of a price difference.

Old_Hickory · Dec 8, 2003

Heres a kicker.....I just stopped at a local dealer and he said he could have me a V-2800 at the end of the week for $1475,I am on my way out the door now to put a $200 deposit on it.

Deerlope · Dec 8, 2003

Old Hickory:
who are you buying that winch from? my bota dealer gave me a price this past Sat. of $2295.00 if I bought before Feb 28th.
Fred

Old_Hickory · Dec 8, 2003

Mine is the V-2800, is that what you were pricing ?
The price is $1475 not including tax.
They did not charge me for shipping.
They said it should be here(at the dealer) at the end of this week or the 1st of next week.