A new clutch can be riveted on the on the old
sprocket so the clutch is easy and inexpensive to replace. The massive upper sprocket acts
as a heat sink and absorbs the heat which is generated in the clutch when winching, so the
clutch will not burn out.
The winch frame is high. The high point of pull is
very beneficial, because it generates down-pressure on the winch when winching. The
down-pressure pushes the blade into the ground which anchors the winch and skid steer in
place. Four trees can be winched in one hitch. After the trees are winched in, one can
pull them around by slipping the cable under the lower snatchblock.
Clutch adjustment, brake adjustment, replacing the
cable and all other service can be done without any disassembly of the winch. Repair of
the winch is also very easy because the entire winch mechanism can
be removed in one piece after removal of six (easy to get to) bolts.
