Keep in mind that you can always use a pulley block to approximately double
the pulling power. That way on the rare occasion that your pulling the
5000 pounder with 4 flat tires, there is an alternative. Also keep in mind
that the ratings are for the first turn of cable on the winch, when the
mechanical advantage is greatest. And of course, remember that winch
ratings can be like horsepower ratings on compressors. In other words,
they lie. The big name brands are probably more accurate in their ratings
than the no-name specials.
-Steve Trovato
strovato@optonline.net
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