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I just purchased a 1970 AM General M35A2. It is a Wo/W truck, and I was wondering what it would take to convert it to a PTO winch truck.
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Adding a winch
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andy3
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The kits run about $1500 plus the labor to install. Also keep in mind you should replace the cable at the same time adding to the expense.
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I have everything you need except the winch and frame extensions. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?131634-Parting-out-M927 PM for details.
Never mind...wrong vehicle.
Never mind...wrong vehicle.
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For the factory winch you will need: the Garwood 10,000 lbs winch, frame extensions, transmission pto, pto driveshaft, and the pto linkage. Another option is the Warn 18,000 lbs electric winch that a few guys have done.
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sent a pm on the winch if you are looking for one.
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Seems like the original deuce winch is a dinosaur- takes 2 two safely operate and it's huge. Is the electric winch as capable?
andy3
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Look at duty cycle of the electric ones.
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In other words... No. The electric won't hold up to extended use and won't pull like the Pto winch will.
Tenwheels
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Thanks guys, it seems like a little more work and money than I have right now. Lots of helpful information though!
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It is easier to mount one of these. 18,000 lbs. 24 volt.
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Might be easer to mount but it I don't think it is even close to our PTO winch in what it can and will do. Looks like more money for less winch and maybe I am wrong.
https://www.warn.com/industrial/winches/series_18dc.shtml
https://www.warn.com/industrial/winches/series_18dc.shtml
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The Electric Winch will perform just as well as the PTO Winch, just not as long. The Heat generated and the Amps needed ( 278 ) at max line draw will limit it's use. Of course a "Snatch Block" or two will help a lot. The advantages is the remote control, allowing just one person to safely use the winch. Personally I will be going to a Hydraulic Winch. I am extremely familiar using this type of winch. Also remote controlled solenoids are available for hydraulic control.
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Can I change just not as long to not long in your post. lol
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Yea, your wrong. Have bought new take off's on ebay from $610.00 to $700.00. You should have been there, single recovery of my truck and a 5 ton.
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Not bad for just a slick slope but what happens when the mud is up to the top the fenders. Would someone please tell me what the chart says for duty rateing as it says .7 ? I still would take my PTO driven and if I have a level winder I do not need anyone else for a safe pull.
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How about this one, the only way to get to the cable was to stand on the bumper. How about a winch pull off, i will get a hoist scale and we can see what we can pull? You can use a snatch block i will do a single line will the 24 volt, you will shear a pin and the 24 volt will keep on going.
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I was thinking the same thing about some kind of true test, Yea I game just have to find time.