chainsaw winch

[bob gresko]

I'm thinking about getting a chainsaw winch (Lewis Winch or Capstan Winch) for dragging lengths of firewood out to the road. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with them? Are they really all they are cracked-up-to-be in their advertisements? Are there any other brands or types available?

Thanks
Bob

 

[chumwithrum]

I've got a capstan with 300' of 1/2" rope and a couple snatch blocks,don't know how I lived without one for so long.It's a Honda 4stroke, starts first pull every time and runs forever on a tank of gas.Works great for pulling down hung up trees too.
If you've got a spare powerhead the Lewis would be cheaper.
You might get by with just some rope and pulleys and use your truck to pull out the wood.

 

[darkbyrd]

:agree2:
I use that same winch, and it's awsome! Great for pulling down snags. Don't have to cut a tractor path to every tree. Couple of snatch blocks for direction, and a multiple pulley system for a stronger pull. The yellow cone has been more of a pain in the tail for me. I must not be using it right. But the winch, rocks!

 

[TMFARM 2009]

i use a cambell hausfeild 12 v electric model my self it a whole lot cheaper. i have pulled some serious weight with it.

 

[WAPITI39]

My hunting partner has one of the Capstan winches shown above and we have used it alot for pulling out Elk and tons of firewood. After using one I agree I am not sure how we got along so long without it, worth its weight in gold.....