hydraulic logging winch

[gmol]

I am about to trade my Norse mechanical winch in for a hydraulic winch. Anyone ever use a hydraulic? I am tired of pulling cords and running htem over and dealing with them in the cab. Any thoughts appreeciated.

 

[KiotiJohn]

I've never used one, but the people I've know that have them, love them. They're very strong and sure saves a lot of cranking.
If you have the hydro outlets, go for it. John

 

[Deerlope]

I built a hyd one and I love it .Rated 10,500 lbs. There is a picture of it somewhere in the forum of "Build it yourself". Do a search and you will probably find it.

 

[slowzuki]

The Norse hydro winch still uses a cord I believe to modulate the pulling.

 

[gmol]

I am still researching. I believe the remote hydraulic valve will operate the winches just like any skidder or dozer winch. I am just tired of two ropes, one for break the other for winch.

 

[knucklehead]

One of my favorite posts, by the way

Deerlope's logging winch

 

[slowzuki]

Sorry, the Farmi hydro winch still uses the cords.
Ken

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