ericm979
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- Joined
- Nov 25, 2016
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- Location
- Santa Cruz Mountains CA, Southern OR
- Tractor
- Branson 3725H Deere 5105
I have a Uniforest 35M forestry winch coming soon. I know I have to wind the cable under tension before using it. The manual recommends tying the end and having the winch pull the tractor up a gentle slope. My land is steep and the only suitable place to do that is a dirt road that's narrow and has a drop off on one side and road cut bank on the other. I don't think that being pulled backwards on that would be safe.
My other option is to put the tractor at the top of a slope on my paved driveway and pull something up to it. The grade is about 15%, 10% near the top. I can put a driver in a vehicle and pull it up to the tractor. Would a 1400lb UTV (including driver) put enough tension on the cable or do I need to use the 5500lb pickup?
Also do I unwind the cable all the way or try to leave a few wraps on the drum?
My other option is to put the tractor at the top of a slope on my paved driveway and pull something up to it. The grade is about 15%, 10% near the top. I can put a driver in a vehicle and pull it up to the tractor. Would a 1400lb UTV (including driver) put enough tension on the cable or do I need to use the 5500lb pickup?
Also do I unwind the cable all the way or try to leave a few wraps on the drum?