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I find this an interesting question.
From what I can find Stainless Steel wire rope has less capacity that standard steel of the same diameter.
5/8" Wire Rope 6 x 19 IWRC Core Steel = 8,200 lbs. lift rated
5/8" Wire Rope 6 x 19 IWRC Core 18-8 Stainless Steel = 6,260 lbs. lift rated
Perhaps...