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What winch cable for semitrailer braden winch?

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by ichudov, Jan 29, 2019.

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  1. Jan 29, 2019 #1
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    I have a hydraulic beavertail trailer with a hydraulic winch. I think that it is a Braden winch. Anyway, I want to buy cable that is easy to handle and that nicely wraps around the drum.

    Would anyone have a suggestion as to the type of cable to buy?

    PS I also do not get something. They sell electric winches "rated for 18,000 lbs" with only 3/8" wire rope. How is that possible???
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2019 #2
    Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    They're not lifting it straight up.
     
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    Grubby

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    Aint never used it, but they say that synthetic cable is the cats ace!
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2019 #4
    Grubby

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  7. Jan 29, 2019 #5
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    I would like some feedback from people who actually used big winches. Thanks
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2019 #6
    johndeere4020

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    It’s probably best to get ahold of your supplier and ask them. They make dozens of different kinds of cable.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2019 #7
    Heavy Hammer

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    Go ask in the Oilfield Section.
    I'm sure there's guys there that have run bed or winch trucks.
    I work with/around them a lot, and I know what they run. But I ain't qualified to give reasons for the answer, so I won't.

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    I've seen this truck before (the one being hauled) with Uber many lbs of weight sucked on the back with the front wheels four feet off the ground plowing through the muskeg, I'm thinking these guys will know what you're looking for
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2019 #8
    truckdad

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    1/2" and get a snatch block.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2019 #9
    truckdad

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    Yeah. Like you know nuthin bout physics........
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2019 #10
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

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    Used a lot of winches on drill rigs, and knuckle booms with winches. Just to cover your tracks call the winch manufacturer and ask for suggestions. Only reason I’m saying that is in the event a cable broke, and someone got hurt.....
     
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