Thoughts on mounting a 2500b winch on BX?

[G31]

Mine is rear-mounted. I built a frame from angle iron, welded it, primed and painted it, then mounted it to my carry-all using grade 8 bolts. The carry-all holds my concrete ballast block, so it is not for multi-use anyway. The next step is to weld a class 3 trailer hitch mount to it, so I can move it to other implements. Then, I can add a few cheap $10 class 4-to-3 reducers to the various implements as a receiver. Cheap and effective. I might also ditch the bolts and put a receiver somewhere on the carry-all.

I chose the rear mount, since my loader might get in then way for most use, and I can't use the loader to help while the winch cable is out.

 

[ultrarunner]

I like winches rear mounted to get me out of a bad situation... mostly, I just use a chain winch and have to admit it has saved me more than once...

 

[ultrarunner]

Who builds a quality, low draw, small electric winch?

Always had big Warn and Ramsey winches... never anything small...

 

[G31]

I went with a Superwinch Terra 45 because reviews are excellent. The comparable Warn ATV winch is the Pro Vantage 4500, and is more than 2x the price. Based on my research, I could not find a reason that the Warn was any better. I got my Terra for $177 on Amazon during a daily deal. I think it's $220 now.

I'm not sure you will ever find a properly sized, low draw winch. The ones I've seen pull over 100 at full load. To counter this, maybe get a bigger model, so it will not need full load to pull your tractor.

Edit:
I just checked the Superwinch specs for the Terra 35 and 45, and it looks like the 35 pulls more current for the same load. Specifically, for the BX at ~1500 lb, the 35 model pulls 90A, while the 45 only needs 70A. (Warn list their 4500 at 113.7A) You'll have to compare specs on different models and brands, but I bet you will have a difficult time finding anything below 40 for the needed weight.

 

[dragoneggs]

More great comments... thanks all. The HF deal ends Monday. $59 seems like I should jump on it. Still worried about frying the alternator. If I do this, do I just run heavy gauge wire to the pos/neg on the battery?

 

[skyhook]

More great comments... thanks all. The HF deal ends Monday. $59 seems like I should jump on it.
Still worried about frying the alternator.
You should be.
If I do this, do I just run heavy gauge wire to the pos/neg on the battery?
Yes, you can do it this way, make sure you have a heavy duty fuse in line.
With your alternator output, I would suggest another second "stand alone" battery for your winch.

Build a storage box for a second battery.

 

[k0ua]

More great comments... thanks all. The HF deal ends Monday. $59 seems like I should jump on it. Still worried about frying the alternator. If I do this, do I just run heavy gauge wire to the pos/neg on the battery?

I would run at least a size larger wire. Keep in mind the 132 amp draw is only at full load. So depending on what you are going to do with it, you may not achieve that much current draw. The no load current is 10 amps. But if you pull against a heavy or stalling load, then the current will spike up accordingly.

 

[ultrarunner]

Give it try... the price is right so you are not out a lot if it proves less than planned.

 

[k0ua]

Give it try... the price is right so you are not out a lot if it proves less than planned.

I hope he buys one so we can hear his opinion of its capabilitys or frailties.

 

[newbury]

What about a hydraulic winch???

The OP starts about a winch that costs $59 w/ maybe another 20% off. Any NEW hydraulic winches w/ hoses for that?

I bought a 3000# winch for pulling 12' oak logs up a frailer ramp to the bed of a trailer all day long a few years ago. Some logs were 8-14" diameter. I mounted it on a riser by the hitch and hooked it up to a small stand alone car battery. I pulled maybe 20 logs up the ramp to the top of the pile and the battery charged pretty well. I never had to jumper to another battery. They are small but useful. I thought that might help your decision.

A succesful knowledgeable user.

Who builds a quality, low draw, small electric winch?

Always had big Warn and Ramsey winches... never anything small...

The HF brand has been getting decent reviews.

More great comments... thanks all. The HF deal ends Monday. $59 seems like I should jump on it. Still worried about frying the alternator. If I do this, do I just run heavy gauge wire to the pos/neg on the battery?

Did you do it?

Give it try... the price is right so you are not out a lot if it proves less than planned.

I hope he buys one so we can hear his opinion of its capabilitys or frailties.

I hope he buys one for emergencies and NEVER HAS AN EMERGENCY. At about $50@ they are only a little more costly than a cheap come-along.