Sizing a logging winch to a tractor

[tawilson]

I've seen that before. One more thing to have to carry. I just use a chain on a stump, or a nylon strap if a tree, and hook it on one of the slides on the cable. Plus, half the time I've chained to the log halfway back to get the end where I want it and have to go rerig. Anyways, that's just one of the situations where I find myself walking back to the tractor thinking how handy the wireless would be.

 

[Jstpssng]

Oh yes, the old slide-as-a-snatch block trick. I've been wondering if I was the only one who did that. It works pretty well, doesn't it? although I'm alway wary about overstressing the cable.

 

[dknarnd]

Sort of on the subject line here...I was wondering what precautions you take to assure your safety when using the winch? Do you place a log or heavy coat over the cable to limit it's travel in the event of a brakeage?

 

[tawilson]

No. There's enough rope on the winch to keep off to the side enough so I feel safe.