Winch Modifications

[J_J]

If you have some money to spend, you can get an electronic remote control for the hyd winch that will let you control the winch from about 100 ft.

http://baileynet.com/index.php?id=31&productcategory=1000038

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[BobRip]

I continue to work on this. The first pictures are the double 2 inch receiver mounted on the rear of the PT. This way I can raise the winch up so it does not drag in the mud.

 

[BobRip]

This pictures shows the fair lead mounted. I had to make two angle brackets out of angle iron since PT has not provided a way to mount the fair lead. I used existing holes on the winch to mount the angle irons. I have also removed the quick attach plate. This was easy, just four bolts. I saved the plate of course. Now what should I build with that?

I am now starting to work on mounting the 2 inch receiver tube to the winch. I am trying to minimize any modifications to the winch. I will probably have to drill two holes in the winch back plate. I can probably use two existing holes. This way I can go back to PT's design if I like. (Like that's going to happen, but just in case). More likely I will have to throw out my first design and try something else. What I plan to do is weld a 2 inch tube to two angle irons and them bolt the angle irons to the winch. This is pretty straight forward and should work.

 

[Gravy]

Bob,

You could get a 2" receiver mount for a pintle hook like this. Hitchmaster Pintle Receiver Adapter | Hitch Adapters | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[BobRip]

Bob,

You could get a 2" receiver mount for a pintle hook like this. Hitchmaster Pintle Receiver Adapter | Hitch Adapters | Northern Tool + Equipment

Not bad. I kinda made that. I think my version is lighter in weight. This is important since I have to pick this thing up and install it.

I mounted the winch to the back of the PT today. The connectors I got from NAPA look like the ones PT uses, but they don't work. I used the ones that came with the PT.

I tried the winch out today and it worked very well. It's tempting to put a mirror on the back so I can see the winch. I pulled too much cable in today and had trouble pulling it back out. I could put a ring to stop it, but then the fairleads might be destroyed by the force. Any comments on this.


My biggest issue is how to route and support the hoses as they go from the front to the winch. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also this thing stick pretty far out the back. I may want to store it pointing up. I will have to add another 2 inch receiver or modify the winch.

I tried using a piece of parachute cord to pull on the aux PTO handle, so I can guide and observe the cable. This works pretty well.

I have not tested it on the front (under lift arm) 2 inch receiver. It may be too crowded there. This is not a big deal, but it would be nice to have.

Overall this seems to be working. I do not like not being able to see it. I could mount one of those backup cameras on it.

I plan to use the PT at the old church cemetery cleanup tomorrow. We will see how this works.

 

[SpringHollow]

I bought a winch doughnut that keeps the winch from pulling in too far.

Ken

 

[BobRip]

I bought a winch doughnut that keeps the winch from pulling in too far.

Ken

That sounds good. Where did you get it?

 

[SpringHollow]

I was afraid you were going to ask where so i have been looking for the last 30 minutes but I can not find it. I think i got it with my synthetic rope.

Ken

 

[BobRip]

I was afraid you were going to ask where so i have been looking for the last 30 minutes but I can not find it. I think i got it with my synthetic rope.

Ken

Thanks for looking. I tried bing and could not find it. What is the donut made of. Maybe I could make something. Heck a piece of plywood would probably work. It might break, but what the @#$%ck. I could probably make two of three just as easily as one.

 

[BobRip]

I took the machine out today with the winch on back. I did not need it, but it did not interfere with the use. I am thinking about shortening the two inch receivers. I will have to grind off the reinforcements at the end, and then weld them back on. The machine is very long the way is it. Suggestion here would be appreciated.