Electric winch on my log arch

[escavader]

I want to add a warn winch to my atv log arch in addition to my hand winch, i was going to put a removeable box on the rear of the arch with two deep cycle batterys,hooked in tandem.that should run me all day between charges. My question is what kind of quick dissconnect plugs between the atv and arch? Someway to easily hook up and go your ideas please

 

[escavader]

I meant to say batterys on atv oops

 

[PILOON]

ANDERSON connectors is what you will want to use.
They have different series depending on amperage capacity needed.
EBay is a good source and some Auto parts stores carry as well as battery specialty shops.

 

[buickanddeere]

It isn't going to run the winch all day and the batteries will be heavy. One deep cycle battery at the winch is sufficient if connected to the ATV charging system. Don't be running lights and start/stopping the engine every time on and off the ATV. Why are you using an ATV as a Timber-Jack ?

 

[pat32rf]

If you have a tractor, why mess around with an ATV and arch? Make a bracket to carry the winch and spare battery on the 3pth. Winch the logs to the tractor, switch the drag chain to a hitch point (never skid with a winch cable, you will sooner or later take out the winch gears) and head for the landing.

 

[escavader]

Ive logged with this atv for years i do about 15 cord a year now its much faster and goes in more places then my tractor . I do most of it in the winter, you would be rather surprised how much i can twitch with the butts off the groung
Im doing two deep cycle batterys seperate from the atvs electrics and ill recharge back in the garage
Ill check out andersons thank you

 

[buickanddeere]

Why are you opposed to topping up the winch battery with the ATV charging system?

 

[Xfaxman]

Anderson is what came with my winch.

 

[MossRoad]

Yep. Anderson connectors work well.
Why are you removing the batteries from the arch on a regular basis? Theft protection, perhaps? Just curious.

You could put a battery isolator in your setup. It charges the batteries from the tow vehicle, but won't allow the tow vehicle's battery to get discharged by the winch.
Tow Ready

 

[escavader]

Why are you opposed to topping up the winch battery with the ATV charging system?

Not opposed and it easily be done I know before i ever kill 2 deep cycle batterys in a day ill be worn out

 

[escavader]

Moss
Im gonna build a box and put the batterys on my back rack of an atv
Ive rolled the arch over with a large log and a sidehill,but the hitch is designed not to roll the atv too .this is why i want them on the atv. I have 5 different atvs i can simply switch the box from one to another.i have used it from behind the bota too ,but its hard to get around in my woodlots with the bx and cab

 

[escavader]

Yes moss that isolator seems like its doable i have a battery tender cable coming off all my machinery i could hook into that couldnt i?

 

[pat32rf]

Will you be using the Warn for long pulls or mostly to drag the log a few yards then hoist it? What size Warn?
I had been using an 8000lb Warn with a radio controller on my tractor but I find that with someone to help its faster to get the tractor within chain length of the log and then skid it out, hoisting the butt with the 3pth

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep. Anderson connectors work well.
Why are you removing the batteries from the arch on a regular basis? Theft protection, perhaps? Just curious.

You could put a battery isolator in your setup. It charges the battery from the tow vehicle, but won't allow the tow vehicle's battery to get discharged by the winch (battery).
Tow Ready

Yes moss that isolator seems like its doable i have a battery tender cable coming off all my machinery i could hook into that couldnt i?

The battery tender cable may not be large enough to handle the charge current.

This is just a solenoid, so it only protects the ATV battery when the ignition switch is off, that may work OK for the way you use it.

 

[MossRoad]

Moss
Im gonna build a box and put the batterys on my back rack of an atv
Ive rolled the arch over with a large log and a sidehill,but the hitch is designed not to roll the atv too .this is why i want them on the atv. I have 5 different atvs i can simply switch the box from one to another.i have used it from behind the bota too ,but its hard to get around in my woodlots with the bx and cab

I understand now, about rolling the arch and such.

Those connectors will work real well if you put one on each ATV. :thumbsup:

 

[MossRoad]

Yes moss that isolator seems like its doable i have a battery tender cable coming off all my machinery i could hook into that couldnt i?

I don't know about that. I'd think you'd want some beefier cables. The battery tender is probably a lot less amps than the alternator on your ATV, isn't it?

 

[buickanddeere]

Still can't figure out why he is so dead set against connecting the ATV charging system to the winch battery? Less weight on the ATV, less room required and lower costs to use one battery.

 

[skyhook]

Since were talking "winches" does anyone use those nylon cable's as opposed to wire?
Are they just as good as cable?

 

[Xfaxman]

Since were talking "winches" does anyone use those nylon cable's as opposed to wire?
Are they just as good as cable?

Supposed to be better, but they are not nylon.

From: https://www.warn.com/truck/accessories/warn_spydura_synthetic_rope.shtml

Spydura synthetic winch rope is constructed of a unique ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material and offers high abrasion resistance and tremendous tensile strength.

It has been on my wish list for a long time, but I don't use the winch enough to justify the high cost.

And it can't be used with a roller fairlead, it has to be this kind.

 

[motownbrowne]

I've read on the 4x4 off road forums that synthetic winch cable is also sold for marine applications. Sailboats, maybe. Anyway, it can allegedly be had from a marine supplier for considerably less $$. Now you know as much as I do.