Posted by Paul ( in NY) [12.64.186.54] on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 13:14:50 :
In Reply to: Winch cable posted by Don Tucker in Oakland, MD [71.176.187.71] on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 11:52:30 :
Keep in mind that Maximum pull is on the first layer of cable. Each additional layer of cable reduces pull of winch. By the time you have a full drum of cable you line pull is greatly reduced.
Go here; http://www.paccarwinch.com/manualsanddocs/manualsanddocs.aspx
download for example the specs on the HU8 winch (hydraulic 8000 pound pull) Look at the pull vs layers.
I do not run full drums of cable for this reason.
Paul