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what is the line capacity of a winch?

what is the line capacity of a winch?

what is the line capacity of a winch?

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I have a winch with a hub that is 9" in diameter and 13" wide. I am trying to calculate the maximum amount of cable I can place on this winch if I use a 3/8 inch cable. Any help will be appreciated.

RE: what is the line capacity of a winch?

Volume.

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Greg Locock

RE: what is the line capacity of a winch?

A= depth of rope space on drum, inches: A=(H-D-2Y)/2
B= width between drum flanges, inches
D= diameter of drum barrel, inches
H= diameter of drum flanges, inches
K= 1.58 for 3/8" rope
Y= depth not filled on drum where winding is to be less than full capacity, inches
L= length of rope on drum, feet

L = (A+D)*A*B*K


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