Run Time, Cool Off Time, And Line Pull Rate Of Bulldog Utility Winch BD54FR

Updated 08/09/2021 | Published 08/07/2021

Question:

How long is the wire rope that comes with the winch? How long can this run before it has to cool, and how long does it have to cool? At full 1000 lbs load, how what is the line pull speed? Some winches would take several minutes to pull 20 feet at load, which is quite slow. One winch runs 45 seconds which would not even get 10-11 feet before it has to cool.

asked by: David B

Expert Reply:

I talked to my contact at Bulldog to get some information for you. The Bulldog Utility Winch - Wire Rope - Roller Fairlead - 2,500 lbs # BD54FR comes with a 50' rope which is 3/16" in diameter. There is not an exact answer when it comes to run time and cool off time since there are so many variables, however, Bulldog states that it is a good idea to run the winch for 3-5 minutes and allow for about 20-30 minutes to cool down. A good rule of thumb is to stop if the winch feels hot, and continue when the winch feels cool to the touch.

Regarding pull rate, this winch has an unloaded line pull rate of 16.4 feet per minute and a max loaded (2,500lbs) line pull rate of 4.2 feet per minute. I attached a demonstration video for you regarding this winch.

expert reply by: Andrew N