What Most People Don’t Know About Winching Educational material from Superwinch, Inc.
3 Ways to Get the Most from Your Winch Purchase. Physics of The Pulling Power Zone TM How the Laws of Physics govern winch performance. We know that using a long-handled wrench makes a job easier. You pull further away from the bolt – a longer turning radius. WHAT IF THE BOLT WAS DOING THE PULLING? Then the opposite is true. It’s easier for the bolt to turn the same weight when it’s closer to the bolt – a shorter turning radius. Just like the drum on a winch.
Choosing the Right Winch for the Job. Winch Select a winch with a capacity of 11/2 times the Gross Vehicle Weight. Approximate Vehicle Weights* and Suggested Winches** Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs) Suggested Winch (lbs) Jeep Wrangler 4900 8500/9000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.
Superwinch Safety Choose the right winch, use the right accessories and follow all safety guidelines. Your Superwinch is a powerful machine and whether you use it for serious recreation or serious work, remember that pulling a very heavy load without proper equipment and preparation can be dangerous. For more information refer to the product guide at your retailer’s counter or visit our website www.superwinch.com. Never use a winch to move or lift people.
