Running a winch on an under power'd tractor

[Robbyrasta]

I wondering if anybody had any thoughts on running a winch on an under powered tractor.

 

The winch is rated for 75hp or above- and i want to use it with a 55hp tractor.

 

For big pulls i have the corrected sized tractor, but for small pulls/ skidding i was wondering about using a smaller tractor. Do you think that it will be next to useless?

I am fairly certain the tractor would lift the winch- and with a few front wieghts would probably not be too light on the front. I can't try it at this stage as its still in quote form.

thanks

Rob

[mendiplogs]

I wondering if anybody had any thoughts on running a winch on an under powered tractor.

 

The winch is rated for 75hp or above- and i want to use it with a 55hp tractor.

 

For big pulls i have the corrected sized tractor, but for small pulls/ skidding i was wondering about using a smaller tractor. Do you think that it will be next to useless?

I am fairly certain the tractor would lift the winch- and with a few front wieghts would probably not be too light on the front. I can't try it at this stage as its still in quote form.

thanks

Rob

 

Hi rob how large is the winch mate my MF 165 ran a 5,5ton winch ran great thanks jon

[IVECOKID]

What Tractor is it ?

 

 

Ste

[mendiplogs]

I wondering if anybody had any thoughts on running a winch on an under powered tractor.

 

The winch is rated for 75hp or above- and i want to use it with a 55hp tractor.

 

For big pulls i have the corrected sized tractor, but for small pulls/ skidding i was wondering about using a smaller tractor. Do you think that it will be next to useless?

I am fairly certain the tractor would lift the winch- and with a few front wieghts would probably not be too light on the front. I can't try it at this stage as its still in quote form.

thanks

Rob

 

Hi ROB PTO drive yes they say my IGLAND needed a 55)75hp it ran well on only 55hp thanks Jon

[Robbyrasta]

Cool thx,

 

The tractor would be jd 5055 and the winch is uniforest 85 ( I think).

[difflock]

Should not be a problem at all.

Depending on the line speed,(ie the gear ratio used) it may not be fit to pull the rated amount, but it will certainly work, 100%

As long as it physically fits the tractor.

OK

Quite a large winch, but presumably within the 3 point capabilities of the tractor.

Though probably able to winch in, far more than the tractor can carry and drag.

Edited February 20, 2015 by difflock

[Robbyrasta]

I would be hoping to get the tractor on demo to test if it fits. The main reason for the tractor is to run a topper, so I need to try it on that aswell.

[Hardyspicer]

just remember that an underpowered tractor will also be underweight too so just keep that in mind on tricky terrain

[Robbyrasta]

Lucky we don't really have too much tricky terrain, but it's certainly worth baring in mind. Might also be a bit unstable turning. The tractor is only 2m wide. I think the skid plate is wider than that.

[mendiplogs]

Lucky we don't really have too much tricky terrain, but it's certainly worth baring in mind. Might also be a bit unstable turning. The tractor is only 2m wide. I think the skid plate is wider than that.

 

HI ROB to GET more weight into tractor cheap water in rear tyres :thumbup1:thanks just make sure the winch BUTT PLATE IS WELL INTO GROUND AS IT WILL PULL YOUR SMALL TRACTOR ALL OVER THE PLACE THANKS JON