The #25CCU is not recommended as a logging winch but I know they get used for that purpose. Maybe someone has better specs on their pull rating but I have never been able to find it other than way back on early models before the 9Dxxxx.
I have the 4F0123 adapter but the drive that would go with it is buggered up.
Do you have a logging arch? I think you will be disappointed with the 5000 pound pull spec skidding logs, but especially if the butts are digging in behind the crawler. Maybe routing the cable out the sheaves/swivels would allow you to lift the end well enough.
I would keep looking for a towing winch since you don't have everything for the #25 anyway.
I am liking the 5000 lb pull especially if I can use the 2 drums. I can get an arch from a skidder but had planned to use the swivel pulleys on the winch.
The logs I am planning to tow are only 12 to 15 inch on the big end and maybe 50 feet long. Thats not much challenge for a 5000 lb winch.
I would winch them up to the cat and then perhaps fasten them to a seperate block and then take the cables back for another 1 or 2.
The more I think about it the more I want to go play.
Regards Chris
Then that was a pretty good guess, 5,000 lb pull (bare drum) on the old
9Rxxxx units is the only pull specs I have been able to find. That early unit was worm gear drive.
Hello Snowshovler. Couple things you need to watch, first would be line speed, I don't remember the feet/minute but its really fast for logging. It is very easy to pull the line in two winching in a hitch and especially driving on the tracks. with that said it has been done before with light hitches that avoid stumps and rocks. have fun. Chum
Snowshoveller, if you can get the butt up in the air right behind the tractor, then your risk of damage should be pretty low with logs that small. Also, if you trim the logs they'll pull more easily too. Make sure you post pics (especially of the broken winch : )
Cheers,
Neil
To much strain for a cable control! the brake wont hold that much pull and it will wear out the friction discs in a hurry.
Agree, sheaves are what give the cable control power, by itself it would just smoke the seals out of it.
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