Game Hoist

[Xfaxman]

Another option would be to remove the excess cable. Winches are rated with the first layer of cable on the drum. As the drum fills up, the diameter gets bigger and the pulling power is less.

If you only use the shortest length of cable needed, it should lift it.

 

[handirifle]

When you were describing the build my thoughts were, "this is going to take 2 men and a boy to get in place". I have one like in the first picture and it will hold way more than 300lbs. I hoisted a wild hog that was closer to 400 and it was work, but the frame didn't squeak. Sooner or later you MIGHT approach the limit of your truck receiver, so just be aware of that number as well.

Someone beat me to the recommendation of an extra pulley in the line. Just anchor it back at the top near the bottom of the last pulley and it will make it easier. I would weld a D ring or similar up there.

Those hoists are great for many uses.

I would try the extra pulley and some test weights before spending the cash for the wire. Doubling the capacity, will reduce the amp draw as well, so what you have might work out real well. One thing to remember, is it also reduces lift speed by 1/2. I would test it before removing any cable as well. Adding a pulley, doubles the amount of cable needed.

One other way to add support, something I have thought about, is movable and adjustable leg supports for the hoist frame. That takes a LOT of load off the receiver. I used to use mine for loading and unloading the 5th wheel sliding hitch from my truck. Lift it right up over the side of the bed and set it in place.

 

[Shaneard]

Here's one I made last winter, put an offset hitch on the truck so I can still pull a trailer and let my tailgate down. I even made a stainless gambrel that adjust for large or small deer.

 

[Gudrde]

Here is one of them not yet built, but in my head. This is a combined gaming hoist/ feeder filler like this model of game hoist 5 Best Deer Hoists of 218 – Hunting Fishing Plus - Hunting Fishing Plus Please excuse the poor Cad tool (Paint) and everything is sure not in proportion or even close to scale, but you get the idea. Also feel free to make any suggestions my way.
My feeders are quite high, and now I stand on the bed rail and closed tailgate and can barely get the sack over.

I have a turn over gooseneck hitch so, so I decided to drop the ladder end into it to help stabilize it. Then pin it where it meets the platform.



Here is the rear view, and I have two vertical parts with my legs down to add extra stability.

 

[EddieWalker]

Why would you clean your deer next to your feeder?

I have two feeders right now. One is a tripod type design that was too tall to get to easily from the bed of my Kawasaki Mule, so I cut the legs to where it's an easy height. My other feeder was from the "cave" at Cabelas and was about the third of the cost of new. It was missing all the nuts and bolts, and a few other pieces, but overall, a great bargain. It has the stairs to get up to load it that make it really nice.

If you are going to build one, go for the stairs, and make a platform at the top so you can open the sack of corn and pour it into the feeder easily.

I use the loader on my tractor to pick up the hogs and deer that we shoot when cleaning them.