Electric Winch Recommendation to Pull 1,500 Pound Logs onto a Utility Trailer
Updated 09/11/2012 | Published 09/08/2012
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Question:
What type of winch should I use to pull 8-10foot around 1000lbs-1500lbs logs onto a utility trailer?
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
Since you will be more or less dragging the log, you will want a winch with at least the capacity of the heaviest log, but I would go a little heavier than that to account for longer winching distances and flat terrain should you encounter it.
A 3.4K winch like # BDW15018 would be a great option and you would have plenty of capacity.
A winch with a higher capacity will not be working as hard as a lower capacity winch and it will last longer. I have also linked our FAQ on electric winches for you.
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Superwinch LT2000 ATV Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 2,000 lbs
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- 1.0 HP
- 1001 - 2000 lbs
- 11 - 20 lbs
- Slow - 0 to 4 fpm
- Handlebar Remote
- Wire Rope
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