wenches...
I bought a Lewis winch out of the Nickel(ad newspaper) for less than half price. Paint wasn't scratched, and only 20 ft. of cable showed use. I was a week or two late calling the guy and he wanted to LOWER THE PRICE cause no one bought it. I've pulled enough wood with this thing to build a few cabins, burn cords of firewood. Its my second helper, I work alone. I power it with my ole 041 sthil. I went to the place in Medford Oregon and talked to Mr. Lewis in person. Saw pictures from all around the world where this thing was being used. I usually do a double pull with a snatch block to make it easier on the saw/winch and have pulled cull doug fir, 4 1/2 ft dia. and 22' long outta the woods, uphill...never had to replace any parts but replaced the cable once, and I've had it over 10 yrs now. I'm more than satisfied...