1 ton winch cable - use less than the recommended diameter?

[Rhob the Log]

Hello all, I'm the recent owner of a Habegger HIT 10 hand winch, which is listed as taking 8.4mm 6 x 19 fc wire rope. It's a swiss-made Tirfor style winch. I've had a scout about and found a new, branded length for £150 with a derth of any other suppliers at 8.4mm.

 

Question: can you run a lower diameter cable through this winch? Available are Tifor maxiflex at 8.3mm for the TU08 or even some 8mm with a SWL of 800Kg? Can pick up some ex-MoD 8mm cable, 30m for £42 + postage from Bridgewater supplies

 

Would like a long length (15m +) as I'll be using it to crosshaul timber up into a trailer, as well as the usual tree felling uses. Thanks in advance!

[john k]

I've got one of these, and it's a great bit of kit - relatively light too which is a bonus.

 

I suspect that the rope diameter (and the layup) will be quite critical. I don't know what you could get away with, but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it though.

 

The UK distributor is:

 

Austin & McLean Limited

3 Old Barn Farm Road

Three Legged Cross, Wimborne

Dorset BH21 6SP

01202 828 700

 

The manufacturers are pretty helpful too for technical info [email protected]

 

Good luck!

[Rhob the Log]

Great John, thanks for the info. Wimborne's just down the road from me (about 35 mins) so may well get this machine looked at. Will try them for rope and a service agent. Much obliged!

 

You're probably right about the diameter. Kinking cables isn't a good idea I'm thinking though one mm...all adds up I expect.

[Rhob the Log]

John, does your handle lock with the machine? I received a telescopic one with this winch that has an internal groove at the base of the outer rod, which is too large to correspond with the bump on the machine handle. Perhaps its the handle from a larger winch model?

[Treewolf]

I've got one of these, and it's a great bit of kit - relatively light too which is a bonus.

 

I suspect that the rope diameter (and the layup) will be quite critical. I don't know what you could get away with, but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it though.

 

The UK distributor is:

 

Austin & McLean Limited

3 Old Barn Farm Road

Three Legged Cross, Wimborne

Dorset BH21 6SP

01202 828 700

 

The manufacturers are pretty helpful too for technical info [email protected]

 

Good luck!

 

I have nothing but praise for Austin & McLean - I have used their services several times and always found them to be very helpful.

[john k]

John, does your handle lock with the machine? I received a telescopic one with this winch that has an internal groove at the base of the outer rod, which is too large to correspond with the bump on the machine handle. Perhaps its the handle from a larger winch model?

 

Yes it does lock on. I agree, it sounds like you've got one from a bigger winch.

 

The handle I have isn't telescopic either.

[Rhob the Log]

That's what the pics show too - no telescopicness! It's actually scaffolding pole I'm suspecting. Poorly drilled holes for a depression pin, 3mm gauge surrounding 2mm gauge poles...will have a chat with the seller, otherwise new handle it is...this is getting pricey for a £30 bargain winch! A & M have been grand so far, cheers putting me in touch.