ATV winch cable

[D4570]

I'm quite sure for the same strainth the Synthetic is larger in diameter. I replaced what ever the tensel strainth was on my winch, I don't remember what it was. I had to take the flat spring thing on the drum to get the same length of cable.

 

[Bonasababy]

Good to know. I see the one I linked to has a 5’ protective sleeve.

But that goes to my point--wouldn't synthetic fray like cables get damaged? That protective sleeve is in place to prevent that, right (not sure, just asking). So take that sleeve off and what then?

My cable is fine but only used it for plowing for three years now and last year I only had to use it twice. Didn't even have to fire up the snowblower once-- In MN! I have a long driveyway so am not raising and lowering as much as some might though.

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

i would think that if your dealing with the weight of a plow,i would think cable would be better for weight and low stretch,,if you go synthetic you gotta make sure there is nothing that could shafe or cut on corners or pullys.

 

[Gellar]

i would think that if your dealing with the weight of a plow,i would think cable would be better for weight and low stretch,,if you go synthetic you gotta make sure there is nothing that could shafe or cut on corners or pullys.

Good idea!

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

ive been using the factory cable on mine for over 10 years with only the hook going bad once and repaired,,i just make sure i clean and oil the cable every once in a while and inspect for frays.oiling once a year helps the cable live a long time.

 

[Khunter]

ive been using the factory cable on mine for over 10 years with only the hook going bad once and repaired,,i just make sure i clean and oil the cable every once in a while and inspect for frays.oiling once a year helps the cable live a long time.

shoot, I am 24 years too late for this…

 

[elkantlers]

On a snowplow, you should attach a pully to the plow and run the cable/rope around the pully and back to the atv/utv. This puts less stress on the winch and gives a little more control of the plow.

 

[Gellar]

On a snowplow, you should attach a pully to the plow and run the cable/rope around the pully and back to the atv/utv. This puts less stress on the winch and gives a little more control of the plow.


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Never thought of doing that on the plow. I know on my deer hoist which is basically a winch on the ceiling doing that doubles the lifting power.

 

[Junebug]

Synthetic rope over cable all day long. So much easier to work with.

Rope is a lot better Exspecially if you have had cable burs in your hands. From experience.

 

[howl]

RE: breakage. I hope y'all are using a snatch block to direct the forces away from you.

 

[Dakotakid]

They do make a strap instead of rope or cable. I have not tried one as I use a hand lift. Might be worth a try?

 

[AIM STR8]

Like Elkantlers said .... the key to long life is adding the pulley into the equation .... takes half the force to lift

 

[Gellar]

Like Elkantlers said .... the key to long life is adding the pulley into the equation .... takes half the force to lift

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I installed a new synthetic cable set up and a pulley similar to this. Only thing we lacked this year was snow. No complaints though.

 

[cgasner1]

Cable will also have a memory to it running it thru blocks like that under tension. Rope will still be floppy after

 

[Caseknife]

Rope when it breaks lays down, cable comes flying back. Rope is way easier on your hands. Repetitive use while plowing will break either, rope you can tie in a knot easily, cable takes a clamp and with that has the associated frays. The sheath that comes on many brands of rope is to use while winching over sharp edges to protect the rope, but yes it can wad up while rewinding the winch. Maintenance is needed with either, occasionally rewind the winch rope/cable with tension neatly onto the spool.

 

[AIM STR8]

I installed a new synthetic cable set up and a pulley similar to this. Only thing we lacked this year was snow. No complaints though.

I also installed a fairlead with a larger lower roller ....