What size cable is on an ATV winch?
Steel Rope for ATV 3/16″ X 50′ – 60076 This Warn Industries Winch Cable is 0.1875 inch diameter and 50 feet length.
What is the minimum number of times the cable should be kept wrapped around the winch drum?
eight times
Always keep the cable wrapped around the winch drum a minimum of eight times. If you do not, the cable can come off the drum, releasing the tension immediately and unexpectedly.
Is 2500 lb winch enough for UTV?
2500 Lb. It’s the perfect amount of pulling power for almost any ATV or lightweight side-by-side. And regardless of your vehicle size, if all you need a winch for is operating a snow plow, this winch should be all you need.
Can you put synthetic rope on any winch?
conventional synthetic rope is fine for our winches when used in the forward ‘In’ winching direction. No heat is generated from the brake in that direction.
What kind of fairlead to use on ATV winch?
The type of fairlead you should use depend on whether you choose a steel rope or a synthetic cable. With a steel winch cable, you should always use a roller style fairlead or a cast steel hawse. The steel cable will wear down a softer aluminum hawse fairlead in no time.
How do you replace a winch line on an ATV?
The basic procedure for replacing an ATV winch line is about the same, whether you are: replacing an old steel winch cable with a new one. replacing a steel cable with a synthetic rope. replacing a worn synthetic rope with a new one.
Why does my ATV winch draw more power?
Any size winch will draw more power as it pulls harder. Respooling the cable after you’re finished winching requires almost no power than when the winch is working at full capacity.
Which is the best 12 volt power winch?
ZEAK 10000lb. Advanced Electric Power Winch, 12V DC Waterproof, for Truck SUV Off Road Auto Wire Cable, Galvanized . . . . . . . Only 1 left in stock – order soon. . Only 14 left in stock – order soon.