Wallenstein Line Skidders

[ruffneck]

What is the opinion on the Wallenstein Line Skidders, I am thinking about a 9000# for my TC55DA, Thanks for the help.

 

[dbk123]

I was recently buying a Wallenstein winch myself, but then I ran across the following comparison with the Farmi winches:

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After reading this I elected to get a Farmi.

-dbk123

 

[ruffneck]

Thanks, pretty paint does not mean much does it.

 

[dbk123]

Guess not.

I have to admit I was surprised by that review as I have a Wallenstein chipper that I've been very happy with.

Oh well, the Farmi's have been around a long time and I suspect that it's pretty easy to get parts for them too.

-dbk123

 

[dbk123]

To be far - I just noticed that the Wallenstein review I sent earlier refers to what looks like a model that has been replaced. Maybe the shortcomings in the review have been addressed?

-dbk123

 

[AndyMA]

I've had 2 Farmi winches (currebtly a 501) and love them. What sets the Farmi apart in my opinion is the clutch system.

Andy

 

[ruffneck]

Farmi is one I had never heard of but after reading just a bit it seems to be a good company, Thanks for the help

 

[dbk123]

In New England I believe that Farmi is by far the most popular tractor-mounted winch. The primary reason probably is that they've been on the market for a long time.

-dbk123

 

[Rara Avis]

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