OK so after reading czar800 and ford150's threads about building winches it has got me to thinking and we know that can't be good. LOL
I am picking one of these up tomorrow for cheap that I found on CL
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252014940590?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
I think it will be just the ticket, short and compact all in one unit, I will chain drive it from the PTO so I can do some gear reduction. The one I am picking up is 3:73 gearing. I think if I reduce it about 4-1 with sprockets and roller chain it should be a manageable speed. I'm going to put a rotor and brake calliper on one side with the spool on the opposite end. I will build it as a 3 point mount like a name brand winch (Fransguard) etc.
Need thoughts on a few points.
1) diameter of spool? I have some 6" well casing on hand, does that diameter seem OK?
2) I have no idea what direction the PTO on my tractor spins, anyone know? It's a Massey 1540. I don't think it's going to matter, I'll just spool over or under depending on it's rotation.
3) Diameter of cable? I have a 500' spool of 1/4" aircraft grade cable, it has a strength of 4000 lbs. Big enough?
4) Will a disk brake be enough braking power? I am going to find a dual piston caliper from something. LOL
I will keep you posted as this thing progresses, it will be my winter project so don't expect it right away.
I like to gather parts during the warm months for projects I can build in the cold months when business is slow.
I am picking one of these up tomorrow for cheap that I found on CL
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252014940590?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
I think it will be just the ticket, short and compact all in one unit, I will chain drive it from the PTO so I can do some gear reduction. The one I am picking up is 3:73 gearing. I think if I reduce it about 4-1 with sprockets and roller chain it should be a manageable speed. I'm going to put a rotor and brake calliper on one side with the spool on the opposite end. I will build it as a 3 point mount like a name brand winch (Fransguard) etc.
Need thoughts on a few points.
1) diameter of spool? I have some 6" well casing on hand, does that diameter seem OK?
2) I have no idea what direction the PTO on my tractor spins, anyone know? It's a Massey 1540. I don't think it's going to matter, I'll just spool over or under depending on it's rotation.
3) Diameter of cable? I have a 500' spool of 1/4" aircraft grade cable, it has a strength of 4000 lbs. Big enough?
4) Will a disk brake be enough braking power? I am going to find a dual piston caliper from something. LOL
I will keep you posted as this thing progresses, it will be my winter project so don't expect it right away.
I like to gather parts during the warm months for projects I can build in the cold months when business is slow.