a definate can't go wrong purchase. I have had my lewis winch for 15 years now, I couldn't tell you how many places or uses we have put that rig through. actually had it out today for the first removal of the season. works great for pulling over leaners, and retrieving logs from gullies. use a big cc. saw I have mine on an old stihl 44. the beauty is that you can take it anywhere, you are not battery dependent. like a truck mount. last fall it saved us from a miserable stuggle, when we dropped a 1000 pound moose in a muddy lake, spooled out a 100ft. of cable, wrapped it around the horns and fired up the ol' saw and hauled that critter right up on shore. I see they are advertised in the Bailie's catalog
I love mine. I have a 031 mounted to it most of the time.Not something you want to pack very far unless dragging a 1000 lb Moose is the other option.It doesn't sound like you had the opportunity, but if you have the winch tied at the animal end you can steer it through the woods.Works great with Elk and big deer.