Winch size for trailer
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I am looking to put a winch inside an enclosed trailer. Wondering on size and manufacture that has been proven to work great. Will be winching in a 9,500lb and a 11,000lb tractors. Is a 15,000lb winch going to be strong enough? Is there any out there to for sure stay away from? Thanks in advance. |
Re: Winch size for trailer
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Registered: 08/13/2016 Posts: 93 |
I have a 12K winch from Harbor Freight with the synthetic rope. I use a snatch block and have no problem pulling a 11,000 lb tractor onto the trailer. 15k should be no problem but I would still use a snatch block. |
Re: Winch size for trailer
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Registered: 01/09/2015 Posts: 47 |
I also run a 12k winch (got it from Rural King) for my 11K lb tractor. I've weighted up to 12K and had no problem pulling it on my trailer with a snatch block. I connected it to one single group 31 (high amp) battery and have it connected to the trailer wiring harness so it'll charge off the truck while driving. |
Re: Winch size for trailer
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Registered: 01/03/2019 Posts: 280 |
15k is more than enough. The rolling resistance of those tractors combined is likely less than 15k. I have never tried Harbor Freight but SuperWinch seems to be a decent value winch. I've always considered Warn Winches as my top choice but for a 15K one they are pretty expensive.
I have an 18K Synthetic Rope Super Winch and it works great. Cost is around $1300 compared to a 16.5 Warn SR at $3500 |
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