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  1. gringeltaube

    winch driveshaft speed

    Mike, look at this scheme: without counting losses from brake drag and friction, (theoretically) to achieve a force of 10000 pound and with 4 to 5 layers of cable on the drum (estimated r=4") we needed about 3300ft/pound of torque directly at the drum! :shock: Now the worm gear reduction ratio...
  2. gringeltaube

    winch driveshaft speed

    With the 3053 tranny and the engine @ 1000rpm the winch drive shaft (viewed from front) turns: CW, at 650rpm in LOW CW, at 1463rpm in HIGH CCW, at 975rpm in REVERSE Maybe this helps as reference. Gerhard
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