Warn 26502 M8000 8000-LB Winch

M8000 from Warn Industries

Features of compactness, reliability, rigidity, are incorporated in Warn's M8000 Unit. With it's relatively low profile, allows it to be adaptable for a variety of sport utility vehicles, jeeps, and trucks, for serious off road use. For added value is it's 4.8 hp series wound motor and 3 stage planetary gear stage train. This allows a pull rating of 8000 lbs for the first line (single) layer, and a little over 6000 lbs on the 4th line layer. Many tasks therefore, can be performed rapidly and quietly with relative line load rating ease.

The 100 foot wire rope and it's roller fairlead, (or hawse fairlead sold separately), with convenient automatic braking, durable rubber controller and it's 12 foot lead, results in easy and safe operational use. Coupled with stainless steel hardware, and free spooling clutch based on the sliding ring gear (pics of winch rebuild), and remote control box (for various mounting options - pics on Toyota of solenoid/control relocation), further enhances this winch as a durable and premium product.

Video of M8000 Pulling Mud Stuck 4WD

Graphs of Line Pull Load and Speed 

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Source: Warn Industries

Features:

- Series Wound Motor- 12V, 4.8 horse power
- 8000 lb pull rating
- Free spooling Clutch (sliding Ring Gear)
- 3 stage planetary gear train for efficiency
- 216:1 Gear Ratio
- Direct drive automatic cone brake
- Heavy duty rope thimble and clevis hook
- 12 foot lead attched to rubber hand-held remote
- 100 foot, 5/16'' wire or Spydura synthetic rope

Videos of M8 Motor and Solenoid Troubleshooting and Tests

Experience fast line speed and strong pulling, with Warn's trustworthy and premium M8000 winch, which has been used for over 2 decades by off-roaders. With a powder coated finish (chip resistant), hardware design, and features, makes this a durable and valuable unit for off roading. View operators manual, parts list, and winching techniques.

Warn 26502 M8000 8000-LB Winch

How a Winch Works and Selection Basics

A portable winch is an apparatus for generally pulling or tensioning an object, with a rope or wire cable, often connected to vehicles, boats, trees, logs, rocks, and other large, small, heavy and immobile objects. It can include the basic hand cranked ratchet and pawl mechanism common in the marine industry, but also mechanical electrical, and petrol motorized devices, often used in the forestry industry. Depending on definition of portability, generally they are compact hand transportable and maneuverable devices for towing, pulling, dragging, and limited or controlled lifting and hoisting. Common portable brands include Warns cordless Pull Z All, Honda's 4 stroke petrol Capstan, Lewis chainsaw driven unit, and manual winders such as the Fulton and Wintech models. Though medium to larger winches are generally fixed to 4 wheel drives, ATV's and other recreational vehicles, or can be fixed when needed, might include the definition of being portable.

Comparison of Winch Styles

Dutton Lainson hand winder, Northern Industrial 2000 lb Marine, and Warn M8000 8000 lb Winch

Basic Operation and Features

The rope or wire is attached to a spool or drum for larger units, which is driven by the winch motor, and for electric winches commonly powered by the vehicle's battery. The rope is then attached to the object or stranded or immobile vehicle for pulling it away. Typical scenarios include an ATV stuck in the mud, a 4x4 wedged between rocks, or stuck on a steep incline. A huge range of models, even within a supplier or manufacturer exist, of which the right unit should be selected for it's intended use, whether for occasional or frequent use, and the degree of pulling or rolling load required.

Factors for winches include load capacity for rolling loads, e.g. 6000lb or perhaps more common 8000lbs and higher, braking system (often dynamic), motor type (e.g. if series wound for heavier or frequent use), gearing, synthetic rope or steel wire and it's diameter and loading rating, e.g. for rolling loads. Also battery power output, e.g. larger capacity battery and alternator for increased current output. Also solenoid placement configuration, whether externally mounted or integral to the winch. Their are various manufacturers to select from, and dealerships, stores, and online suppliers for purchase.

Videos of Warn Winch in Rugged Terrain and How to Set Up a Winch

Accessories

Winches often require accessories, vehicle attachments, tools, and servicing kits, for easier practical use, enhancement and maintenance. This includes extension ropes, hitch adapters, anchor plates, shackles, recovery straps, snatch blocks, fairleads, choker chains and much more. Then parts and accessories for 4x4 and ATV's will be required as well, e.g. bumpers, hitch receivers, cargo carriers, racking and more. Their are many winch and related vehicle accessory supply stores such as Promark Offroad, 4WD Hardware, and Central 4 Wheel Drive


Related Factors
- Cost is important to select specific needs, without being under or excessively over budget. Though trial and error might be involved, so best shop around, search online articles, winch reviews, including established online forums and related web sites, e.g. Off Roaders Com, Off Road Com, Pirate 4x4 Com and others.
- Maintenance, Service, and Warranty - Perhaps learn how to perform basic cleaning, servicing, and/or more advanced overhaul. Again from online forums, but also search for service, parts, safety, specification and related manuals (often pdf), e.g. Warn manuals or documents can help, including winch techniques. Create a list of suppliers and dealers for parts and accessories, and make sure of availability of parts. Include checking your warranty policy to assess what's exactly covered, cost limit for your unit's parts, replacement policy, any part payment, shipping cost, etc.
- Upgrades and Modifications - Again online research might be required to either upgrade your entire unit, or modify internal and related components, e.g. solenoids, batteries, alternator, related wiring, switches and general towing accessories. This should include enhanced winch techniques, safety (first aid training), better storage of accessories (when on the trail), upgrading essential emergency kits.
- Research - Like any useful hardware or product, perhaps keep in tuned with your winch for the latest information. Establish contact with your local supplier, selected brand, online suppliers for updates and upgrades for new models and related components. Bookmark websites, sign up to their newsletters, and become actively involved in local off road or similar clubs if suitable, as well as being active on forums as a reader and perhaps a contributor to help others.

The winch serves a important purpose, sometimes in rugged demanding conditions. Be prepared by at least researching, reading manuals, conversing with others, and applying some winch loading practice. Doing so should increase your confidence and ability to use your important winch - when you (or someone stranded) may require it's services when really needed.

How a Winch Works and Selection Basics

Portable Winch Manufacturers USA

Pull It! Safety!

Manufacturers, and in some case suppliers or importers in the USA produce quality winches, and with their portability, huge range of accessories, adapters, peripheral equipment (e.g. for 4X4's, ATV's), dealers, suppliers, online forums, and online shopping stores, has provided a vast network for availability, service, and advice. Essentially a robust mechanical winding apparatus, with attached synthetic rope or wire cable, the winch has a vital role for outdoor vehicle rescue tasks. Having a well manufactured, properly rigged (and maintained) quality unit, for your ATV, Truck, or Jeep, will install piece of mind when stuck or immobile, of which towing is often necessary. Trusted brands, such as Warn, SuperWinch, and Ramsey, offer the strength and reliability that you can depend on. Image of Jeep with by Web Wide Josh.

Many people search daily on the internet for known brands, and numerous related web sites to further their knowledge, review, compare, purchase, or to find accessories to suit their requirements. Related industries, with experienced user input as a whole, has maintained an every increasing awareness for the winch. This is evidence for example by production, testing, and research of a range of units, and related components such as synthetic ropes (as alternative to wire cables), particularly in the forestry logging industry.

Google Search Trends for Brands

Suppliers and Manufacturers USA

Engo Winches (http://www.engousa.com/)
Provider of innovative solutions, and offering a range of products and solutions. Includes electric, boat, and hydraulic models, and also the E series (e.g. E9000), utilizing series wound motors, planetary gears, auto braking, and more, for Trucks, SUV's, and ATV's. Also supply mounts for bumpers, e.g. Ford, Chev, GMC, and Dodge. Can download installation and instruction manuals (pdf), and also full specifications.

Ramsey Winch (http://www.ramsey.com/)
Manufacture and market industrial and consumer off-road units and services. Can view new product, e.g. the Patriot 9500 UT with semi-automatic clutch, with specifications, e.g. rated line pull per layer, cable capacity per layer, line speed and current (amp) draw. Very informative product brochures available for download (pdf), which includes how to select, dimension, performance data tables, e.g for cable size and line pull strength, and charts, also diagrams. Includes impressive information data for electric, planetary and worm gear designs. Under the ATV category are various useful sub-categories, such as literature, accessories, mounting systems, videos, etc, and their vast range of manuals. This includes for cable tensioners, towing and recovery, ATV accessories, industrial parts, and much more.

Smittybilt Automotive (http://www.smittybilt.com/)
XRC and and larger XR20 unit (e.g. 8, 000 lb to 15, 000 lb line rating) manufacturers, of which their products are well specified for power and reliability. Also jeep, truck, and ATV products and accessories, including air compressors, and the storage XRC black box to attach for mounting. Also supply drop down Nerf steps, bumpers, sidebars, grille savers, roof racks, tubular doors, tow hook kits, tail light guards, gloves, lights, and more. They supply synthetic rope and the aluminum Hawse fairleads. Videos are also present for some of their units. Hence various stylish, practical, and sturdy components for the rigors of off-road driving.

Mile Marker (http://www.milemarker.com/)
Hydraulic and electric recovery models are produced, included for the US Military, notably the Hummer vehicles, of which meet standards. ATV/UTV Units include variable speed and illuminated controls, and the tough PE series, which have fast line recovery speeds, redesigned braking systems, and synthetic ropes. Also provide drive-train conversion kits and lockout hubs, mounting systems for trucks and ATV's. This includes cradle mounts, receiver bumpers, channel mounts, "extreme" (heavy duty grill guard system),and ATV side-by-side mounts. The site has a resourceful community section, including Youtube videos. I enjoyed the well presented tutorial for the PE8000 winch, which demonstrated snap ring/roller removal, flat mount thickness (at least 6 mm), torque settings of 45ft-lbs, release clutch lever for free spooling, re-assembling rollers and attaching fair lead. Then attaching solenoid assembly to tie-bars, attaching wires to motor, battery wire connections, adding hook to cable, then inserting remote control plug. One nice Mile Marker product. Also plenty of manuals and spec manuals to download.

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Superwinch (http://www.superwinch.com/)
Produce a large range of products for trailers, ATV's, Off-Road, and Industrial. Many models to select from, including their new Talon performance 2V series, from 9,500 lbs to 18,000 lbs rated line pull. They include vented and sealed immersible solenoids, automatic braking, coated AmSteel-blue synthetic rope, and 2 stage planetary and 2 stage spur gear train. also the Terra (sealed to prevent dust,water, and mud migration), LT series for ATV's, and winch-in-the-bag of 2,000 lbs and 2, 500 lbs units. Also the Husky and EP units, and the original X series, plus hydraulic heavy duty HP series from about 8, 000 lbs to 30, 000 lbs rated line pull. Plenty of parts and accessories - wiring kits, mountings, roller fairleads, switches, hooks, motors, wire ropes, remote controls, hubs and much more. Can also download user, installation, and technical data guides.

Bulldog (http://bulldogwinch.com/)
Their products are imported from a company called Transtek International Co. Ltd, according to Import Genius Com. Their nice compact welcome page displays several component categories, and can select from a range of capacities (e.g. from 2, 000 lb to 9, 300 lb). Select from wiring, remote, controllers, and mount kits. Also bumpers, straps, fairleads, ropes, hooks, rigging (e.g. pulley blocks, storage bags, chains, bow shackles, recovery straps, and storage bags). Accessories and parts include solenoids, contactors, relays, control packs, twist plugs, power units, several ATV and UTV mounts for various brands (e.g. Honda, Yamaha, Can-Am, Polaris). Also supply heavy duty truck winches, and the web site has an interesting action section with videos of off-road competitions.

Warn (http://www.warn.com/)
Well known trusted and perhaps legendary brand for great performance, reliability, and durable products. Large range of units for Jeeps, SUV's, Trucks, Military, portability, Utility, and Industrial. Several ATV RT and XT series to select from, that include all metal 3 stage planetary gear system, full sealing to prevent water/mud ingress, and patented brake system. Also a range of premium and heavy duty units, that include the XD and M series (e.g. the M8000), both for 12V and 24V models. Plus range of hydraulic industrial tow truck units, and their "severe" duty winches - e.g. the Olympus 22 with rated pulling capacity of 22, 000 lbs.

Huge range of accessories, mounting systems, bumpers, air compressors, 4wD hubs, off-road lights, plow kits, bucket loaders, and blades. Other components include shackles, synthetic ad wire ropes, roller and hawse fairleads, hooks, straps, booster cables, wireless controls, battery isolator, covers, snatch blocks, choker chains, portable anchor plates, rigging kits, mounting kits and much more. Perhaps a one stop shop for your requirements, with user, installation, and data spec guides (pdf), and of course a vast authorized dealer and online retailer network for purchasing, service, and installation.

Portable Winch Manufacturers USA

How Electric Motor Winch Works

Basically electrical energy of a winch's motor is converted to rotational mechanical energy. This allows a cable wire or synthetic rope to be wound around it's drum, with the help of reduction gears to increase torque to pull or tow an attached object. This includes 4 wheel drives, SUV's, ATV's, to pull or tow large rocks, shrubs, felled trees, logs, and other vehicles. Portable winches are often used for manual clearance tasks, or attached to terrain based vehicles to aid in retrieval of mud stuck jeeps and ATV's or other off-road terrain vehicles. But like common electric DC (direct current) motors (e.g. car starter motor and electric drills), the principles of electromagnetism applies to generate rotation. This interaction results in the winding and pulling mechanism, of the humble but important and sometimes demanding role of the portable winch.


Inside Electric Winch Motor

The motor consists of coils known as the Armature or Rotor, housed within permanent magnets (or another coil set, i.e. series wound) referred to as a Stator (common on car alternators). Once an electric current is applied (switch on) into the motor, the stator setup induces a magnetic field, which causes rotation of the armature. Hence the attracting and repellent forces of the North-South orientation of the magnets creates motion. Depending on component construction, motors have different power output and torque, and coupled with it's gear reduction ratio, produces it's horsepower rating. This rating results in different speeds and line pull weight or power for a winch. Series wound motors tend to produce more power than the permanent magnet motors, often used for light to medium units, but can overheat, and subject to reduction in field magnet strength, though less current output is generally required.

Video Animation of Electric and DC Motors Working

Winch Gearing Train System

The gear arrangement allows more torque to be produced, of which the gearing reduces the relatively high speed of the motor to a lower speed. This reduces the work required for the motor, and with higher gear reduction, the more revolutions are required for rotation.
- Planetary gears are often used, and generally require a braking system to prevent free spooling.
- Spur gears, common in many applications, produce large reductions, are generally straight cut and mounted on parallel shafts. But are known to be noisy, require a braking process, and also seem to be occupy a relatively large area.
- Worm Gears - Require a clutch mechanism for free spooling, due to it's inherent ability of a self braking mechanism for heavier work loads. Though produces good reduction, a simpler arrangement (self braking), and perhaps more durable. Though line pull speeds are noticeably slower.
- Layer Effect - The line speed and pulling power can be be affected, being reliant on drum diameter, gear ratio, and spool diameter. Thus when reeling in, building up layers, reducing the net effect of gear reduction, resulting in lowered pulling power. This effect is pronounced with a narrow drum, i.e. quicker cable spooling, but faster reduction in pulling strength.

Video Animation of Planetary and Worm Gears

Power Supply Setup

Though gearing systems produce a lot of the work, having well maintained, and sometimes a enhanced electrical system, results in more efficient and easier electrical power transfer - when you might need it the most. Winches run of 12V or 24V DC power, and can include 2 to 4 solenoids, either integrated with the winch, or remote mounted. Batteries should have the minimum CCA rating (Cold Crank Amps), which should be provided with the winch, since a motor under heavy load could draw a few hundred amps. Or if dual batteries, and suitable alternator should be considered for extensive winch tasks (4x4 article). Then their are battery types to suit, e.g. if deep cycle, or marine rated.

Also the possibility (preference) of installing remote switches, e.g. a 350 amp switch for marine applications. Task dependent, convenience, and personal preference would come into effect, but generally standard winch kits should suffice for the average recreational 4x4 enthusiast, or simple towing tasks.

Summary

Understanding of electrical motors and different gear mechanisms, which need work together for maximum effect, might allow you subjectively evaluate and compare various brands of units. Knowing the advantages and specific features of the gear systems and motors, should help determine the most suitable unit for your task applications. This is important, particularly for demanding use, to select a suitable horsepower rated motor, and it's rated line pull strength, for a portable winch.

How Electric Motor Winch Works

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1120210 ATV LT2000 Super Winch

The 1120210 LT2000 Super Winch has a range of features and accessories suitable for a ATV or 4x4. Easily able to winch a stuck in the mud ATV, and hence a important unit winch to have if you are off- road driving frequently. Importantly it has circuit breaker protection, an isolating solenoid for disconnecting the winch electrical system, which activates when the vehicle is switched off. Features are listed below -


Features

* Rated line pull of 2000 lbs (lower layer)
* Remote switch - 10 foot lead
* 6000 lbs rolling capacity
* Low current (amps) draw with the motor
* Free spooling clutch - pull and turn
* Hook is latched and Heavy duty with rope thimble
* Includes D shackle with Pulley block
* Weight - 18.8 lbs
* Dimension - 17.8 cm 8 38.1 x 22.9 cm

Thus a useful winch to have to help out in towing, or "mud" immobilization for a 2x4, 4x4, or ATV off road vehicle, and for general pulling tasks. Purchasing the accessories with the winch will save money, and add convenience should you require them for the task at hand. Although a good price unit (cheap), however there has been some real user reviews, which include...

Recommendations
- That instructions be more detailed - if for example if adding a adapter plate or mount.
- Wire leads might be a little short for relay box to the winch motor. Perhaps another 12 inch or so would be ideal.
- Bit "loud" compared to other winches.
- The hook being a little "small"
- line speed a little slow, e.g. for snowplow situations.

Video of Technical Features - From Super Winch New Zealand

Suppliers:
Cabela's Com - Perhaps view to purchase along with other winch related products. This includes a range of hitches, bumpers, synthetic ropes, roller fair-heads, ball mounts, wiring kits, hooks and straps, rocker switches, mounts, tie-down systems, arch ramps, heavy duty tri-fold ramps, wheel chocks, tie-down systems, ratchet tie-downs, keyed coupled lock combos, basket racks (e.g. for carrying accessories), rack extensions, hitch hauls, and more. Also accessories for ATV's to compliment winch use.

Video Demo of 2000lb Superwinch Kit in a Bag
(Displays Heavy Duty four foot Choker Strap, 6 foot Choker Line,
One Ton Bow Shackle, and Push Button remote)

Northern Tools and Equipment - Also provide a selection of AC, Gas, DC, ATV and hand powered winches; -e.g. ultra tow trailer models. Units include various Dutton-Lainson Strong-Arm 120V winches, Warn RT25 12V DC for ATV's, Mile Marker Series, Ramsey, Camouflage, and other Super Winch Models. Should you require lifting or hoisting then consider lever chain hoists, manual cable lifters, heavy duty electric hoists, pipe grabbers, truck cranes, gantry cranes, support rods, work lifts, and more. Accessories and parts include adapter kits (e.g for Ford, Dodge, and Jeeps). Also rocker switches, solenoids, snatch blocks, self locking pulleys, ropes, and more. but also many related equipment - e.g. batteries, beacons, working and hazard lights, chain saws, log splitters, log skidding, including Auto, SUV, and Truck accessories and many hand tools that can aid for winch type applications.

1120210 ATV LT2000 Super Winch

Grip 12 Volt Electric Winch

If you participate in boating, off road driving, or if any general type towing or pulling tasks occur, then the Grip 12 Volt 28748 Electric Winch would be an ideal cost effective winch to have. Tasks can include pulling stumps and secured loads to reduce your labor input. The winch handles up to 6000 lb rolling and 2000lb straight pulling capacities, and with it's reversible feature, aims to make your task a bit easier.


Features

*6000 lb rolling capacity
*2000 lb inline/straight pulling capacity
* 10 foot lead - remote switch
* Heavy Gauge Cable: 30 feet
* Galvanized Hook Opening: 3/4 Inch
* 12 volts
* Amperage 25 amps
* Watts 300W
* Easy Installation


Suppliers and Sellers:

Grip (Grand Rapid Industrial Suppliers)
I think the main suppliers for the 28748 winch. The company also supplies the 1200lb gear winch and 2500lb ATV electric unit. But also various tools, e.g. sockets, wrenches, vises, hammers, pry bars, screwdrivers, pliers, and more - handy for attaching or removing winches.

Tool King - Available from their web site, along with many power, automotive, hand and specialty tools. But for securing loads - various ratcheting tie-downs, EPDM rubber hooked tie-downs, heavy duty tow straps, cargo nets, bungee cords, hold down straps, bungee cords, grab hooks, trailer hitch pins, webbing slings, poly ropes, chain hoists, chains with grab hooks, chain puller, load binders, and more.

Shopping AOL Com -  The site compares with other winches, including Dutton-Lainson Strong Arm (and other models), Dayton SA12015AC, and the Omega electric winch.

Over Stock Com - Along with categories for Garage, Automotive, Trailers, and towing Accessories.This includes trailer dollies, mini trailers, tow bar mounts, ramps, deluxe tow straps, trailer jacks (jockey wheels), and truck extensions.

Hence a practical winch for it's price and one that can help get your pulling tasks done. This can include the usual pulling tasks for car or jeep recovery, boot, and jet ski rolling movement. Though it seems difficult to gauge it's popularity online, say compared to other winches, which are mentioned with extensive user reviews online. maybe you can provide a comment below - Thanks. Anyway, the Grip 12 Volt Electric Winch is available at various shopping stores, such as Walmart, and Price Grabber for purchase.

Grip 12 Volt Electric Winch

Portable Electric Winch Review: PullzAll from Warn Industries

The "PullzAll" 685000 corded electric winch (110 V) is a light and powerful portable winch for performing tasks such as pulling small tree stumps and shrubs, or hoisting items in the garage or workshop. Though the winch may run a little slow due to it's low gearing, and perhaps the cord may be a little short, but it does have an overload - auto reset to help prevent or reduce internal malfunction. Also has variable speed control, and forward - reverse feature to help control movement, hence reducing the need for manual input. So you can easily reduce manual labor and time, to achieve an easier and quicker lifting or pulling task with minimum effort.


Features

* Dimensions of about 13 x 20 x 30 Inches; 25 Pounds
* Light and powerful unit
* Overload reset
* Swiveling anchor hook
* Directional switch
* Fairlead
* Variable speed
* Easy to use portable winch
* Robust variable speed control motor
* 1000 lb lifting and pulling capacity

Recommendations - Based on User reviews

* Could be quieter, since too noisy
* Trigger location could be re-positioned, as can be awkward in some lifting situations
* For continuous lifting jobs (e.g. 100 lbs), allow suitable cool down periods between lifts to prevent triggering of overload function
* Therefore use with care, and without repetitive loading (lifting) - in other words just be aware of it's rated loading
* May require extension power cable and hook system
* Read the manual, as their may be slightly different redesigns, according to a few users. For example different drum colors and hook designs

Warn PullzAll - Corded and Cordless Pulling and Lifting Unit

Suppliers
There are several online stores, which include Amazon Com. There are also various related PullZAll units, such as the 88500 120V AC, 685005 24V DC cordless electric pulling tool, 685014 rigging kit, and 885005 hand-held cordless pulling tool. But of course visit the Warn web site for information, such as authorized where to buy dealerships (includes map for worldwide dealers), warranty statements, newsletters, product registration, authorized serve centers, and product literature such as user guides and industrial brochures for download (pdf files). Also can download the product catalog for all units.

Ron's Home and Hardware
Also supply pulleys, trolleys, hoists, load binders, power pull extensions, web strapping, 4 ton rope pullers, amongst automotive, farm, power, building, and construction equipment.
Hardware World
Supplies a few models, rigging kits, anchor plates, utility winches, safety wear, power tools, workshop supplies, builders hardware, lighting, ranch supplies, cabling, and more.
Drill Spot
Also distribute several categories for Industrial supplies, home and garden, and tools and hardware. This includes other models to compare, e.g from Dayton, Dutton-Lainson, Thern, Ramsey, Miller, Superwinch, and others. Includes electric, planetary, manual, industrial, and ratchet units.

Summary

Warn's PullzALL electric winch (i.e. corded) would be handy around the home (e.g. light to medium construction or renovation) or garage, but with careful hoisting or pulling- particularly for it's rated capacity. It's relatively compact design would make it useful and easy to lift in tight spots, but of course need to remember it's lifting rating, so as not to use it for single larger tasks (i.e. heavier lifting) or time consumer lower rated power lifting tasks.

But certainly a useful Warn manufactured, portable companion electric winch for suitable demanding and labor intensive tasks. Therefore in the garage, home renovations, job construction sites, and outside on farms, forestry and garden one can implement alternative methods of moving objects and materials.

Portable Electric Winch Review: PullzAll from Warn Industries

Portable Winch Review: Master Lock 2953AT 12-Volt DC

This handy portable winch is effective for up to it's capacity rating, and with easy set up. With it's built in carry handle and crank wind handle for the shaft, operation is by power and control cable connection. Then by connecting the cable and hook for pulling/lifting, after clutch loosening, then just press the start button on the control handle for single speed operation. Need to be patient as winching is slow, but yet powerful per it's weight/size to get the job done. Thus a hand winch for the odd job, as opposed to everyday use.


Features

* Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 9.6 Inches; 25 Pounds
* 12 V Battery power cables, Remote, Safety hook and Hand crank
* 2000 lb Pulling strength - 5000 pound marine/water - and 6000 pound rolling
* portable Mounting Bracket
* 20 foot cable
* Hook Safety Latch
* Hand Crank Backup
* Remote Control Unit (Good for safety - step aside when in use)
* Can attach to ball mount or flat surface with mounting plate.


Reviewers Comments -

- Single speed, which might take getting used to
- "Slow" again patience required
- Not heavy duty for everday applications - but does the job
- Has high current usage, so important to keep vehicle engine running to prevent batter drain, or make sure sufficient current supply
- Absence of reversibility for drum motion. requires careful fee-wheeling after clutch disengagement
- Pulling out the cable bit cumbersome
- Bit Noisy which might become compounding for long retrievals, i.e. greater than 3 feet
- Preference for reverse switching mechanism, rather than relying ob clutch release
- Insufficient mounting options - so need to improvise or work around
- May require additional cabling to the battery


Suppliers

Trustworthy Hardware Stores - Available at their online site, along with other electric winches (with wireless remotes), hand units, and cables.
Autozone - Including hydraulic winch adapter kits, valve kits, plates, starter switch and other accessories including power tools and car parts.
Master Lock ATV Winches - Also winch mounts (heavy duty 7 gauge steel) and brackets to attach the unit to ATV's. Other stores include The Wholesale Tool Company, Blain's Farm and Fleet, Summit Racing Equipment, Abuchon Hardware, Sears Market Place, and The Home Network Supply.

You may need the 1/2 inch hitch ball mount available from Tool Up Com, and other online stores, e.g. Drill Spot Com, Shoplet Com, Amazon, and many others.

But for it's price, and general application with it's rated power, the unit is at least adequate in some tasks. The Master Lock 2935AT portable winch is quite useful for towing a stuck in the mud tractor or ATV, for farm/ranch use, boat owners, pulling ATV's/vehicles up ramps, pulling logs, and more. For it's price and general function ability, certainly a useful winch - if used occasionally.

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Portable Winch Uses

A portable winch are important for various labour intensive lifting, towing, pulling, and some hoisting tasks, and valuable for awkward or difficult situations, for example when trying to move a mud immobile vehicle, e.g. a car, SUV, or 4x4 wheel drive. Their are different brands, pull capacities, design, features (e.g. multi mount, reversible, clutch lock, etc), and power modes (gas, 12 V electric, 110V/240 V home power), including hand manual portable winches to help make work a lot easier: For the home DIY mechanic to hoist a car engine, a outdoor water enthusiast to pull their kayak or boat on to a trailer, a farmer, landscaper, or tree feller to remove fallen trees and tree stumps. Perhaps a builder to erect, remove, or remove house timber and frames.


Some direct Portable Winch tasks:

* Automotive: Lifting or hoisting a vehicle's engine (weight limit/safety dependent), Lift a trailer upright, Lift/pull crate of car parts.
* Light Factory Use: Attach to over head crane or gantry to lift machinery items for stacking or transfer.
* Farming/Forestry: Pulling a rotten tree stump from the ground using straps or tie-downs.
* Forestry/Home Dragging trees with ropes or cables along the ground for later collection/removal; Removing broken or unwanted fence posts and shrubs. Lifting objects (small engines, building frames, etc) for vehicle maintenance and home construction.
* Emergency: Pulling a stuck vehicle from the mud or river and rock stranded.
* Home Tip: Rope tensioning - I attached a winch to a thick unsightly wet kinked rope, and then tensioned between two fences about 60 feet apart to permanently straighten the rope after two days.

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Videos of Portable Winch Practical Applications

Pulling Trees	Mud Stuck 4x4

Portable Winch Features to Consider

* Weight and Size - Make sure that the winch is "portable" and comfortable for you to handle. Test by lifting and carrying by yourself and perhaps others that you may rely on.
* Capacity for Pulling or Usage Strength: 1000 or 2000 lbs? What type of use? - Horizontal "free" pull, hoisting a dead weight (e.g. engine, well bucket, building materials), marine use (e.g. a boat through water) or pulling a fixed object (e.g. small shrubs, tree stumps). Perhaps select a winch about 1.5 to 2 times the capacity of the objects or vehicle to pull or lift.
* Overload Auto Switch Off - You may be tempted to incrementally (and unknowingly) increase the winch's capacity. Having a overload cut off will make sure that you don't - thus preventing (hopefully) any internal damage.
* Adaptability - Is the winch easily fixed/clamped/engaged to a tow ball, hitching unit or it's mounting surface. You may need to consider suitable mounting plates to buy or fabricate a mounting plate.
* For battery winches does it mention battery current rating or ideal vehicle battery output? Or use of a battery charger during use. You may have need a high capacity vehicle battery or charger on the vehicle to implement when the winch is in medium to heavy action.
* Length of cable or strap - Is it sufficient for safety and for practical use. You may need 20 feet or 100 feet.
* Speed - some may be slow (or ultra slow). So ask about or review online for certain winch units.
* Reversibility - You may prefer a auto reverse function (e.g. for maneuvering lifting loads), or does the cable require hand pulling after clutch/gear dis-engagement.
* Remote Control - Ideal to have to keep out of way during certain pulling tasks.
* Hook Design - Safety lock type latch?
* Back Up and Spares - Perhaps consider a spare "hand" crank handle, hook sizes, cargo net, electrical spares (e.g. battery cables, fuses, contacts, etc), cable/straps, extension cord and attachment straps.


Hence a portable winch of the correct capacity and features, fittings (e.g. mounting plates, bumpers for 4 x4 vehicles and ATV's, spare straps and steel cables, etc) would easily help solve certain issues, of which their are various brands and models to help such pulling and lifting issues. Popular portable and cost effective winches are the Master Lock Winches (e.g. The 2953AT 12 volt) and the Warn winches (e.g. The 685000 electric corded "PullZAll' from Warn Industries). But read online reviews, features, and specifications of Portable Winches to determine what model, size, and capacity, that would suit your specific use.

Portable Winch Uses