Generally that rating is for a flat pull on level land with free rolling tires.
It is not a vertical lift rating. It is also a commonly a stall rating. As
in at 9,000lbs horizontal pull, the winch will stall. This is particularly the
case when looking at cheap type automotive winches.
>>> "Steven W. Reilly" <luckyone@sentex.ca> 05/13/04 12:45AM >>>
Looking at buying a winch........just not sure about one thing.
Lets say that a winch is rated at "9000lbs single line pull".
Does this mean that the winch (if so used) would be directly capable of
lifting 4.5 tons?
Thanks,
Steve
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