Can a hand winch pull my F-350 CrewCab longbox or is it just too heavy?

[timmer2008]

it really depends on how stuck the truck is.

if you are dealing with less than 7k# in rolling resistance a HiLift can move it. you will need to use a split block and use a double line pull if the rolling resiance is any greater.

please use Gloves safety glasses rated tackle and a substancial dead man when attempting any type of recovery job

 

[geo.greg]

What is the current though about the More Power Puller. buddy has one and swears by it for cost, portability and adaptability. Looks like it was built to pull a small tank.

 

[mogwildRW1]

Since you'll probably be carrying a chainsaw anyway (who doesn't? ) Look at one of these:

http://www.lewiswinch.com/

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZGFM8dFu6g"]YouTube - Lewis Winch up-rights overturned backhoe with ease.[/ame]

 

[AxeAngel]

If you ever have to use a hand winch or come along to extricate your heavy truck, most of the joy of offloading will vanish. Yes some of us enjoy recovery, but that involves the proper tools. A 2hr recovery by yourself sucks.

If you go the winch option consider the following. XRC10 winch goes for around or under $500. A hitch basket can easily be found for $200 or less. You know have a way to have a front or rear mounted winch that is removable and can be left at home.

Scour craigslist, used warn, husky, ramsey winches always come up. You wont have any problem getting the above system for under 700$ used with some spent searching.

-Sam

 

[scarysharkface]

If you ever have to use a hand winch or come along to extricate your heavy truck, most of the joy of offloading will vanish. Yes some of us enjoy recovery, but that involves the proper tools. A 2hr recovery by yourself sucks.

If you go the winch option consider the following. XRC10 winch goes for around or under $500. A hitch basket can easily be found for $200 or less. You know have a way to have a front or rear mounted winch that is removable and can be left at home.

Scour craigslist, used warn, husky, ramsey winches always come up. You wont have any problem getting the above system for under 700$ used with some spent searching.

-Sam

Sucks unless it works and gets you out, but yes it still mostly sucks. Really sucks when it doesn't get you out. I believe Dante covered this in his Inferno.

I believe Harbor Freight has a hitch basket for something like $50.

John

 

[AxeAngel]

Sucks unless it works and gets you out, but yes it still mostly sucks. Really sucks when it doesn't get you out. I believe Dante covered this in his Inferno.

I believe Harbor Freight has a hitch basket for something like $50.

John

Also a 8k lb vehicle that is stuck up to the frame requires a hell of a lot more than 8k lb of pulling force.

My D2 was buried to the frame in clay mud and a 9k lb winch wouldnt budge it. It took a big 10k lb ramsey to break it free,

 

[scarysharkface]

Also a 8k lb vehicle that is stuck up to the frame requires a hell of a lot more than 8k lb of pulling force.

My D2 was buried to the frame in clay mud and a 9k lb winch wouldnt budge it. It took a big 10k lb ramsey to break it free,

And that also makes it worth mentioning that it's good to travel in pairs! (says the one who loves going solo, but who also manages his exposure when doing so)

 

[sasaholic]

Also a 8k lb vehicle that is stuck up to the frame requires a hell of a lot more than 8k lb of pulling force.

My D2 was buried to the frame in clay mud and a 9k lb winch wouldnt budge it. It took a big 10k lb ramsey to break it free,

ever heard of a snatch block

 

[scarysharkface]

I carry one of these in the Jeep and plan to never put myself into a situation where I'll need to use it..

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/winches/8000-lb-cable-winch-puller-543.html

Here's their hitch mount..

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...-capacity-hitch-receiver-for-winch-66409.html

And I carry one of these..

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...-x-30-ft-heavy-duty-recovery-strap-67228.html

I'm like a rolling advertisement for China in some respects, but my Jeeps are domestic.. :smiley_drive:

John

 

[Tennmogger]

Getting back to your original requirements, Getting unstuck at minimum cost, I'd vote for the Hi-Lift. You should have one of those along anyway.

Prepare the truck for the pull by jacking up the worst corners, sticks and stones under the wheels, and the pull would probably be well within the capability of the Hi-Lift. Use the shovel, too.

But consider this: the hard work part of the pull is the jacking of the jack for three feet, then re-rig and start again. Half of your effort will be taking up the slack every time, the stretch in the cable or straps!

Use chains. Put some hooks on the jack, one to the top of the beam and one on the lift. Equip yourself with at least 3 lengths of chain (5/16" is not expensive) and use the Hi-Lift hooked in anywhere along the length to "shorten" the chain length. At the end of each pull, use a short length of chain to bypass the Hi-lift, then back off against that bypass chain. That way you don't lose the pull you just did. That works going up hills, too. And, chain does not stretch like rope, cable, or straps do. Then Re-rig the Hi-lift to pull another 3 or 4 ft (get the 60" Hi-Lift).

You'll want to rest the Hi-lift on something to keep dirt out of it.

My wife and I did this with our old Jeep M-38 one time and conquered a 200 ft 45 deg slope. Saved us many hours of driving 'around'.

When the time comes that the cost of a winch is affordable, you'll be ready for it LOL. But the Hi-Lift and some chain will get you out of the emergencies.

Bob

 

[AxeAngel]

PM Yubert on here, I spoke to him 2 weeks ago and he has a warn 12000 with basket for sale at a great price.

-Sam