electro-hydraulic winches

[Robbyrasta]

So i think i've got this right-

For a solo operator, running out 70m of cable (from a 100m roll)on a power assisted feed out system, electric hydraulic, without remote control- by the time they've returned to the tractor unit, to switch off the power assisted feed out, theres a high chance of a further length of cable dumped on the ground at the foot of the winch?

(is this likely to be a ball ache, causing the cable to kink/knot/ not feed bac in well.)

Plus the operator then has to return to the timber to attached chokers, then bac to the winch, to winch the stuff in.

I totallly understand that remote controls make life easier- but i am trying to work out if power assisted feed out is worth while to me.

Maybe i should be thinking of not getting the feed out- but getting a remote control?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

EH + Unwinder + Remote = you get the chokers and end of winch cable with its sliders over your shoulder, press feed-out on the remote and walk at a pace that matches the out-feed as far as is possible. When u reach the sticks (or need a breather) let go of the outfeed button on the remote, choker up, get out of the way (or out of the triangle if redirecting) and press feed-in on the remote while keeping an eye on the tractor. The rest should be obvious. So u can winch alone.

[john p]

If you are doing solo winching operations, make sure you've got good signal on your phone and have it on you at all times!

[difflock]

Why?

I always winch alone.

Without any qualms.

Whatosever.

Probably safer without having to worry about a third party.

I would generally have the phone on me, but a probable lack of signal, plus inaccessibility of the site to emergency vehicles (not tractor mounted round here)

render it slightly irrelevent.

That said, the radio remote would render it potentially much more hazardous.

Since one would easily be able to, accidentally, winch onesself clean in half.

Though I presume the "winch in" function would only operate while pressed.

I would, however, still like a spring loaded safety guard over it.

Per the firing "tit" on fighter aircraft (as seen on TV leastwise)

m

[john p]

Why?

I always winch alone.

Without any qualms.

Whatosever.

Probably safer without having to worry about a third party.

I would generally have the phone on me, but a probable lack of signal, plus inaccessibility of the site to emergency vehicles (not tractor mounted round here)

render it slightly irrelevent.

That said, the radio remote would render it potentially much more hazardous.

Since one would easily be able to, accidentally, winch onesself clean in half.

Though I presume the "winch in" function would only operate while pressed.

I would, however, still like a spring loaded safety guard over it.

Per the firing "tit" on fighter aircraft (as seen on TV leastwise)

m

 

 

Good for you, your a hero

[difflock]

Not a hero at all.

A farmers son, and well aware of the appalling fatality rate within the farming industry.

Said farmers Son working in Local Government, and currently quite disgusted at the recent "lone working" hysteria.

I really really dont know how some of them can risk driving to work alone, or god forbid, going to the toilet, ALONE.

marcus

PS

In a strictly biological sense I am now expendable, and quite seriously, I can accept that.

I do however intend to get as many years out of my pension as I can.

I would also like to see a wheen of grandchildren first.

Edited March 16, 2014 by difflock

[mendiplogs]

Why?

I always winch alone.

Without any qualms.

Whatosever.

Probably safer without having to worry about a third party.

I would generally have the phone on me, but a probable lack of signal, plus inaccessibility of the site to emergency vehicles (not tractor mounted round here)

render it slightly irrelevent.

That said, the radio remote would render it potentially much more hazardous.

Since one would easily be able to, accidentally, winch onesself clean in half.

Though I presume the "winch in" function would only operate while pressed.

I would, however, still like a spring loaded safety guard over it.

Per the firing "tit" on fighter aircraft (as seen on TV leastwise)

m

 

HI DIFF far SAFER to have 2 OF YOU THERE MATE BUT THATS JUST ME THANKS JON

[john p]

Not a hero at all.

A farmers son, and well aware of the appalling fatality rate within the farming industry.

Said farmers Son working in Local Government, and currently quite disgusted at the recent "lone working" hysteria.

I really really dont know how some of them can risk driving to work alone, or god forbid, going to the toilet, ALONE.

marcus

PS

In a strictly biological sense I am now expendable, and quite seriously, I can accept that.

I do however intend to get as many years out of my pension as I can.

I would also like to see a wheen of grandchildren first.

 

 

Didn't mean to sound like an arse, just winching is one of the more hazardous things we undertake, I'd be happier doing it alone if I know I can get hold of someone fast if it goes tits up, not being wet, just covering bases

[difflock]

Why is winching hazardous?

At present, with my electro hydraulic winch, I click the wander lead control to free spool.

Pull the cable out, often with the engine stopped, set the chokers, walk back, restart the engine if necc, and winch in, generally from the guarded tractor seat, sometimes standing behind the wire mesh guard.

The winch only spools in while my thumb is on the button.

How can that be any more dangerous than many other solo activities.

I can only think that from a lifetime of observation I can understand the risks/hazards, and intuitvely put "control measures" in place.

Absolutly seriously, and absolutly not thinking I am Superman.

marcus

Edited March 16, 2014 by difflock

[john p]

My winch is slightly more unforgiving than that, so I've always been cautious, ! Anyway I m out of this, I'm probably wrong

 

 

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