Can an Electric Winch be Mounted on a Tree or Stump to Pull a Dock from a River
Updated 05/29/2012 | Published 05/25/2012
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Question:
can i mount this winch on a tree or tree stump? i want to hook it to a dock for removal from river.
asked by: Lawrence L
Expert Reply:
A tree or stump is not a recommended place to mount a winch. Normally in these situations, people mount the winch on a steel post that is held in the ground with concrete in order to support the weight. You would need to make sure the winch pays out and reels in in a straight line into the winch so it may need to be angled.
A hand winch is the most common type used for this application. something like the Dutton-Lainson winch # DL14881 could work for you. It is a 2-speed brake winch rated for up to 3500 pounds. For a cable, you can use # DL24104.
An electric winch is not recommended because of the constraints of nature and the need of a power source.
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