was this a good winch?

YamahaG14OffRoad · 11-27-2013, 04:17 PM

My winch just arrived today And I was wondering if it was a good enough to pull out of mud holes and stuff, not pulling anything except my cart out. Well its a MasterLock atv 1500LB winch. http://www.masterlock.com/products/p...5AT&showquiz=0 My cart is a stock Yamaha g14 with jakes 6 inch lift with 22's. Thanks, Matt!

Streetbu · 11-27-2013, 04:58 PM

As long as you're not buried frame deep in thick mud it should work ok.

YamahaG14OffRoad · 11-27-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streetbu

As long as you're not buried frame deep in thick mud it should work ok.

ok thanks!

sportcoupe · 11-28-2013, 02:44 PM

1500 lbs is a very light winch. Use a snatch block and extend cable as much as possible during use for max power.

pachanga90 · 11-28-2013, 04:19 PM

The length of the cable doesn't really affect power,but using a snatch-block and doubling the line back to the cart will double the pulling-power of the winch,and put less strain on it as well.

11-28-2013, 05:32 PM

if you've never winched , remember 1 min pull, 1 min rest

pachanga90 · 11-28-2013, 05:35 PM

Also,make sure you have a good battery.A small or weak one won't last long,then you will be stuck,even on dry ground.

sportcoupe · 11-28-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pachanga90

The length of the cable doesn't really affect power,but using a snatch-block and doubling the line back to the cart will double the pulling-power of the winch,and put less strain on it as well.

The winch will only have it's rated power on the first winding of cable. Every winding of cable after the first one reduces the pulling power.

YamahaG14OffRoad · 11-28-2013, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys for all the info! I'll be sure to remember it all!

11-28-2013, 08:40 PM

safety tip : throw a blanket over cable , it breaks and snaps back it can kill , blanket will deaden the line

11-27-2013, 04:17 PM	#1
YamahaG14OffRoad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 27	was this a good winch? My winch just arrived today And I was wondering if it was a good enough to pull out of mud holes and stuff, not pulling anything except my cart out. Well its a MasterLock atv 1500LB winch. http://www.masterlock.com/products/p...5AT&showquiz=0 My cart is a stock Yamaha g14 with jakes 6 inch lift with 22's. Thanks, Matt!

11-27-2013, 04:58 PM	#2
Streetbu Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,020	Re: was this a good winch? As long as you're not buried frame deep in thick mud it should work ok.

11-28-2013, 02:44 PM	#4
sportcoupe Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,760	Re: was this a good winch? 1500 lbs is a very light winch. Use a snatch block and extend cable as much as possible during use for max power.

11-28-2013, 04:19 PM	#5
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: was this a good winch? The length of the cable doesn't really affect power,but using a snatch-block and doubling the line back to the cart will double the pulling-power of the winch,and put less strain on it as well.

11-28-2013, 05:32 PM	#6
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: was this a good winch? if you've never winched , remember 1 min pull, 1 min rest
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11-28-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: was this a good winch? Also,make sure you have a good battery.A small or weak one won't last long,then you will be stuck,even on dry ground.

11-28-2013, 06:56 PM	#9
YamahaG14OffRoad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 27	Re: was this a good winch? Thanks guys for all the info! I'll be sure to remember it all!

11-28-2013, 08:40 PM	#10
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: was this a good winch? safety tip : throw a blanket over cable , it breaks and snaps back it can kill , blanket will deaden the line
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