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I am looking at pulling some small logs (<12") out of the woods. Many are
across a small creek and need a winch to get them out. I am thinking of
installing an electric winch on the front brush bumper or on a three point
boom on my Ford 3000. I know the electrical system is a bit weak for this
but that can be worked around. I am looking for suggestions for a winch and
where to get it.



Don Bowen KI6DIU

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I am looking at pulling some small logs (<12") out of the woods. Many are across a small creek and need a winch to get them out. I am thinking of installing...
Don Bowen
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Jul 9, 2009
6:48 pm

Harbor Freight has some cheap winches.  I've used this one ($60) for other things with pretty good luck. ...
Jeff Gatton
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Jul 9, 2009
9:47 pm

... <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39997> eight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=39997 I have one of those as far as...
Don Bowen
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Jul 9, 2009
10:35 pm

I do believe I read in that book NOt to use handle to Help, as book said it would fail and void warranty; Use electric OR handle, not both at same time ... ...
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Jul 11, 2009
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those little cheap winches ar eonly built to handle something like a boat or lawnmower. if you are going to laod a car or tractor you will have to pay more...
ronald lynch
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Jul 11, 2009
12:55 pm

a warn winch on the front of a 4WD can have an 8,000 > 12,000lb pull and they are worth up tp $1,000aud or $800US, realise that anything on wheels is rolling...
harley scott
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Jul 11, 2009
2:17 pm

Those cheapo winches haven't held up for me either... I call them JUNK, as if a tool can't be depended on, what good is it? A 1,000 pound winch (no matter the...
robert_in_w_mi
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Jul 14, 2009
3:13 pm

Hi Robert! I owned and operated a body shop for 16 years. We specialized in big crashes and often had to straighten the frames using equipment powered with 10...
Dennis Thornton
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Jul 14, 2009
7:12 pm

Actually, if you parbuckle the log up the trailer, those cheap winches will do an amazing amount of work. Dead pulling they are a bit weak. Use the size of...
mhitterdal
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Aug 27, 2009
3:19 pm

Until they die, and they do that all too often! Robert...
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Aug 27, 2009
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Morning, I have used a Warn winch from tractor supply for the last few years with good success. They now sell a winch that has 1700lb capacity, mine is only...
Bruce Bassett
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Jul 10, 2009
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Northern Tool has similar unit, $69.00 range, made by Master Lock with 24/25 great reviews; (Considering for myself)? ...
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