The drum on the Wallenstein free wheels when not pulling unless you engage the brake,
Are the other winches like that or just the Wallenstein? I was under the impression it worked like a ratchet. If you stopped mid pulla piece catches a "dog ear" to keep it from moving or unspooling. Also Wallenstein has a special goin on untill I think till the end of of March, you get 3 chokers with the purchase. Territory rep also said he would knock off $300 for buying at the show, and also get to an area tractor dealer 8 miles from home. (FX65) Also I asked about the horsepower ratings, reps for both winches says it is tractor horsepower, not pto. I was suprised.