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Is that a M60 or M48 tank ? Looks like a M48 but it has been a while since I last saw one . I like the way they used the snatch blocks here. Basically it is a "Quad" pull (doubled and then doubled again) with a third less line used. When I went through Tank school they taught us all kinds of...

So you've been working on the tug's too ! Don't they use that synthetic rope now? I remember watching "How it's Made" and all the tugs seemed to be using that Purple synthetic rope.

You got that right ! I've personally seen a 5/8" cable let go and it was not funny ! I was winching out a 160 ft Western Red Cedar with my IHC TD18 when the line snapped. The shackle hit the cab like "Thor's Hammer" !!!! I still remember my father running up to see if I was alright. I had...

That and you need two people to safely operate it. I don't always have a friend along when I go play.

I'm going to buy the Sherpa and mount it in the back like you did. That way if I'm stuck either front or back I can winch out.

I would never tell anyone who already had a winch mounted to remove it for a electric winch. I always carry the correct size rigging never said to carry larger. Also when working alongside the engine and transmission, it is a pain to deal with the winch driveline in the way. I just drop it to...

An electric winch will serve you well then. Remember to buy some "snatch blocks".

Everyone here provided you good information so I'll just give some personal experience. I've used PTO winches in the woods when I was working as a "yarder" for a logging company. All day running chocker cables. Yes PTO winches can run all day long without any break but you cannot ! Also as was...