How much cable

[booger]

does a 5 ton front winch hold? I know it's on here somewhere but I'll be dipped if I can find it. I know it's 5/8's and I suspect it's 200 feet but I'm not sure. I'm buying cable tomorrow and I would like to get the right amount. thanks

 

[doghead]

More important, get the right type of cable. Extra improved plow steel. There are other factors also.

http://www.southwestwirerope.com/pdf/tmwr.pdf

 

[Recovry4x4]

Depends on what truck. I'm no 5 ton expert but for some reason 200' for all but the wreckers and they get 280' but I could be wrong.

 

[73m819]

all 5Ts except wreckers use 200 ft on the front

 

[Jared]

Just like they've said above: 200ft without level wind and 280 with.
There is a winch depot manual in the resources section with all the data

 

[sigo]

What's the approximate cost of 200 ft of the right cable?

 

[Hammer]

First place I tried.
Wire Rope & Cable > Fabricated Wire Rope Products > Tow Truck Winch Lines - WebRiggingSupply
Has it 200' for $437.

Oh yeah, sorry, forgot to warn you.
Hope you were sitting down! lol
Other places to get it though, imagine for a bit cheaper. Still not CHEAP though.

 

[BBoomerBootCamp]

Hey Greg, Hasn't this topic been covered here before, Oh wait your the guy that just picked up 200' from me yesterday, Never Mind.
It was great meeting you, be well and get some pics when you get the project done.
Mark

 

[booger]

Hey Greg, Hasn't this topic been covered here before, Oh wait your the guy that just picked up 200' from me yesterday, Never Mind.
It was great meeting you, be well and get some pics when you get the project done.
Mark

You too Mark, thanks. Sounds like I got a smoke'n deal...'galvie' too

 

[73m819]

galvanized cable is about only good for guy wires, not rated for hoist or winch unless for very LIGHT loads

 

[colelkhunter]

buddy up with someone who works for a crane company. They buy in bulk and have to respool the cranes every so often.