What is this winch?

[wildbilly1760]

What is this winch and what is it worth? Can it be modified to fit the front? I was told it is probably a rear mount unit. AMS 10-18
http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/wildbilly1760/winch002.jpg

I dont know how to post thumb nails, so theres the URL. I have more pics of it if needed. Thnx, Bill

 

[DaveP]

looks like an upright mount.

those are normaly used behind the cab.

anything can be made to work but it may be easier to get the correct winch.

 

[NDT]

Can you flip it up and take another pic? Looks like a 20,000 lb.

 

[simoncrk]

looks like a Braden or a Tulsa 30K, we use them in the oilfield to mount on the back of trucks, to lift skids and tanks etc. if the worm gear is good its worth about $4K to $7K.

 

[wildbilly1760]

its made by Braden tag says full drum:15,000,1st layer with min 5 wraps rope: 30,000, continuous duty 39,000

here is another pic http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/wildbilly1760/winch005.jpg

it was mounted on a young guys pick up on some kinda half *** bumper grill guard. I saved it in case it could be used on a duece front bumper mount in the future. Not sure if it is feasible because it seems too huge. I am also not sure what might be missing. I do know it was working on the guys pickup and I think he literally ripped his front frame off with it.....neat huh?

 

[simoncrk]

I you were closer I might be interested in buyin it. Dont let it go cheap!!! In the oilpatch that thing will bring some dough. Especially right now in PA. With the Marcellus Shale Play kickin off up there......