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Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 24th, 2016, 4:53 pm
by zildjian
Does anyone have one of these, what are the things to look out for, I'm thinking of buying one and wondered whats best

good idea or not?


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Re: Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 24th, 2016, 5:08 pm
by rubberrat
I have that very thing. Use it to move trailers etc. I wouldn't trust it for something as heavy as a small tractor. Try mine first before you buy one

Re: Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 24th, 2016, 5:29 pm
by zildjian
Can we hook it on something and break it?



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Re: Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 24th, 2016, 8:31 pm
by Alexd
Avoid Chinese the metal is not the best holding it all together and the cable liable to kink,
but heavier than you (think) need

Re: Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 24th, 2016, 11:29 pm
by Toshbins
Have used Tirfor winches for moving boats, pulling down trees and all sorts. They have the advantage that they grip the wire and move along it without coiling it up. They come in all sorts of sizes. Very tough and reliable (but heavy).

Re: Hand winch (thing) yes or no?

Posted: August 25th, 2016, 5:50 pm
by zildjian
Want to see if it will drag things onto trailer (not tractor)