Is this Fransguard winch any good?

[doobin]

Fransgard Tractor PTO Winch, Log Winch , Timber Winch, 6 Ton , 3 Point Linkage | eBay

 

To go on a 52hp tractor. Does anyone have any idea of line speed/lenght or indeed even whether it's obsolete, etc?

 

Thanks.

[MattyF]

Line speed is down to pto speed ... I would say 6 ton is perfect if any thing maybe too big for a 52hp tractor it will probably pull it over or rip the back off so I would not worry about power.. I'm using a similar farmi 3 ton winch on a international b 275 and it's pulling more than enough... Have had it off the ground quite a bit this week.

Those older winches are very easy to work on I'm not sure of the health and safety legalities with employers though... But obviously as with all winching operations safety is paramount!

[doobin]

What about this old dog

 

Igland 3 Ton Timber Winch , Tractor Winch Fits on 3 point Linkage Rare | eBay

 

Are Igland really the Rolls Royce of winches? I was thinking I might go and have a look at it when it ends, but I wouldn't be offering him half of what he wants so it may be a wasted trip although local.

[MattyF]

Its worth that all day long really !

[MattyF]

What are you using it for?

[doobin]

Can't be, I just missed a much more recent Igland 3.2t for £850 on eBay. That old thing is over 30 years old.

[doobin]

It's a one off job pulling smallish trees (6-12") up a very steep bank. Cable length is most important, I can always cut the trees in half if they are too heavy.

 

I can't justify new, and they're not easy to find for hire.

[doobin]

IGLAND 3201 TIMBER FORESTRY WINCH | eBay

 

 

Bugger ay?

[MattyF]

Mmm make them an offer !

I don't think you would loose money on one, but that other igland was cheap!

[Ty Unnos]

Have you looked into the price of a new winch?

 

Igland tend to be expensive but something like a Uniforest is much more reasonable – you might be surprised.

 

The new ones have a few more safety feature as well!