Winches Front Mounted Winch on 2520

[goldenwings]

Just thought I'd share my experience mounting a Superwinch Terra 45 to the front of my 2520. Given the mounting location, this was the biggest physical size/dimension that would fit, also had the largest pulling capacity for this form factor. Also, as a plus since I only have the 20A alternator, this winch being a permanent magnet draws considerably less than the series wound counterparts. I searched amongst many forums and couldn't find anyone doing this on the 2520, so I thought I would share these photos to hopefully give someone else a hand, and let them know it is possible. I have already used the winch a couple of times to get myself out of some less than favorable situations, as well as a number of log pulls from the woods to the trails where they can be easily bucked and put into a wagon.

BTW this is my first post other than a review, so go easy on me.

 

[JD755]

Welcome to TBN and you are doing great. Thanks for some neat pictures! They are always appreciated.

 

[beenthere]

:welcome:
That looks like a handy spot. What situations were you in that needed the winch?
I can think of a few as well, but have yet to consider the winch idea.

Appears you will need to remove the winch to put the FEL on, or isn't that a problem for you?

 

[goldenwings]

Actually I made sure it will clear the loader for normal operating. If you use the tractor as a deadman just put the bucket in the dirt and the winch cable goes right over the top. Or if you need to roll you can lift the bucket up a little and the line goes under. Obviously need to use common sense and pull relatively straight on with the bucket up a little.

As far as situations go.... mud while pulling my trailer loaded with firewood. I generally have to cross a couple of muddy sections to make it back to the house.

 

[Deadman]

Looks great.
:thumbsup:

 

[hanson1999]

where did you pick up the winch from? i'm looking for one like it and wonder if you shopped around at all??

Install looks good that will be handy!

 

[kebo]

Curious but what is the single line pull rating on the winch???

 

[nyen0004]

Looks pretty good. I always like when people post there pick of the stuff they home make. I gives me ideas. Keep us updated with other add ons.

 

[Deadman]

I would opt for a Warn Winch if possible. The Superwinch I had a few years ago was super loud.

 

[Gittyup]

Just thought I'd share my experience mounting a Superwinch Terra 45 to the front of my 2520. Given the mounting location, this was the biggest physical size/dimension that would fit, also had the largest pulling capacity for this form factor. Also, as a plus since I only have the 20A alternator, this winch being a permanent magnet draws considerably less than the series wound counterparts. I searched amongst many forums and couldn't find anyone doing this on the 2520, so I thought I would share these photos to hopefully give someone else a hand, and let them know it is possible. I have already used the winch a couple of times to get myself out of some less than favorable situations, as well as a number of log pulls from the woods to the trails where they can be easily bucked and put into a wagon.

BTW this is my first post other than a review, so go easy on me.

Nice job. I've always wanted one. But, from reading on here, I kept getting pointed to a hydraulic winch instead of electric. I'd like a hydro one. Maybe one of these days I'll get off my butt and do it.

 

[dmay]

Looks great. How eactly did you mount it? Did you need to fabricate anything or did you just drill mounting holes through existing?

 

[MFGC1710]

Just thought I'd share my experience mounting a Superwinch Terra 45 to the front of my 2520. Given the mounting location, this was the biggest physical size/dimension that would fit, also had the largest pulling capacity for this form factor. Also, as a plus since I only have the 20A alternator, this winch being a permanent magnet draws considerably less than the series wound counterparts. I searched amongst many forums and couldn't find anyone doing this on the 2520, so I thought I would share these photos to hopefully give someone else a hand, and let them know it is possible. I have already used the winch a couple of times to get myself out of some less than favorable situations, as well as a number of log pulls from the woods to the trails where they can be easily bucked and put into a wagon.

BTW this is my first post other than a review, so go easy on me.

I've been thinking of doing this to my tractor and your post of one of very few I can find of someone doing exactly this. Very nice install and it looks great! I see this post dates back a while. How has it been working out?
Thanks for posting! :thumbsup:

 

[oosik]

Very nice clean instal. Short run on the power is a real plus. One suggestion - you have protected the power leads with that corrugated plastic material. Keep a close watch on how hot the power leads are getting. That corrugated material will tend to keep the heat confined to the leads. On a real tough pull you can actually melt the plastic right off the stranded copper wire.

However - your pulls may not be that hard or long. I've alway had series wound WARN winches. On a long, hard pull the winch can get "fry an egg" hot.

 

[beenthere]

I've been thinking of doing this to my tractor and your post of one of very few I can find of someone doing exactly this. Very nice install and it looks great! I see this post dates back a while. How has it been working out?
Thanks for posting! :thumbsup:

Send goldenwings a PM message, as his last post was 7 years ago, but last activity in April '19. That should bring attention to your question.