Winch idea ... what do you think ?

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Jammy dodger, I'd be very careful doing this, you could easily overload the part of the system I think you've overlooked: the tree.

[blazer]

I saw ray mears once use a bivy bag wrapped around the cable when he was pulling a landy out of sand once, maybe if you saved up all your old cutting trousers you could use them instead

 

Long story but I helped a group of 'Druids' build a large stone circle yrs ago, they used an large old sling but it broke the broken end smacked one girl on the bum, all the guys gave 'Miss Whiplash' a good rub:sneaky2: Since then I avoided using any shackles inline if possible and fitted my winch to the back of my truck, I get to keep the windscreen if the cable goes. Also I give pulley points a x4 load rating.

[Edmond Dantes]

Not to sure what you mean but a Tirfor should only ever be used to pull. It's not rated to lift!

 

Not true

 

http://www.honeybros.com/media/PDF/Tirfor-Brochure.pdf

[morten]

... a Tirfor should only ever be used to pull. It's not rated to lift!

 

Not so. A Tirfor may be used for lifting.

 

The rating of a Tirfor TU16 is its nominal lifting capacity (1,600 kg), see http://www.honeybros.com/media/PDF/Tirfor-Brochure.pdf for details

[David Goss]

Long story but I helped a group of 'Druids' build a large stone circle yrs ago, they used an large old sling but it broke the broken end smacked one girl on the bum, all the guys gave 'Miss Whiplash' a good rub:sneaky2: Since then I avoided using any shackles inline if possible and fitted my winch to the back of my truck, I get to keep the windscreen if the cable goes. Also I give pulley points a x4 load rating.

 

naughty druids! i hope they didnt sacrifice her afterwards:001_tt2:

I still think its a good idea as long as the branches being lifted aint stupid big and dodger uses his brain instead of muscles:thumbup1:

[Graham Jackson]

hi what about using a chain puller

[Timbermcpherson]

Why not just make a GRCS? Even with a rubbish 30 ratio winch they are worth there weight in GOLD.

 

if these are two speed and over 25 they would be a cheap look in

BOAT SAIL WINCH | eBay

[Pat Ferrett]

Why not just make a GRCS? Even with a rubbish 30 ratio winch they are worth there weight in GOLD.

 

if these are two speed and over 25 they would be a cheap look in

BOAT SAIL WINCH | eBay

 

Cheers for the heads up

[kimtree]

If you make a grcs get a winch with a self tailer.Highest number you can afford,will cost but will be worth it in the long run