Replacing pto winch with electric

[rickdavis81]

Anyone else ever decide to swap from pto winch to a 25k sherpa or 18k warn? 99.9% of the time I’m by myself out in the middle of the woods. The couple times I’ve had to winch myself out I think it would of been a 1000 times easier with an electric winch. And I’m usually alone when I need to respool it straight. Last time I got it kinked and had to cut some cable off. Any reason not to make the switch?

 

[davidb56]

I put a Sherpa on mine. I only use it if I get stuck. they also have a synthetic rope option, but you still have to spool it on half ass straight or ti will tuck under and wont free wheel out next time.

 

[yolner]

I'm planning on doing the same thing and the argument for the PTO is that it's much stronger than the electric. Though I think the lighter weight, simplicity, and ease of use make the electric a winner for most regular folks.

 

[DaneGer21]

So, who’s gonna be selling their PTO, drive shaft, winch, and components? Haha

 

[G744]

Put a hydraulic motor on it and then you can have multiple control points.

I've done it with two sprockets, a bit of Browning chain, and a piece of flat plate. Tuck the motor under the winch.

Drive the pump from either the original PTO or a fan belt.

Lots cheaper than either of those electric jobs.

Sheesh.

DG

 

[98G]

Or keep the PTO winch up front and add an electric winch to the back of the truck.

 

[country]

the 18,000 lb warn is a great winch