Warn ATV winch


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Old 03-05-09, 02:45 PM
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Warn ATV winch

I'm Looking for a winch and see that Warn has one that has a mechanical brake. What is that used for and is worth the extra money?
 
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Old 03-06-09, 12:08 PM
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The brake is used to hold the cable from winding out if you stop winching and the load tries to pull back the cable. Like if you are lifting something up and stop and the weight of it (what you are lifting)pulls cable off the winch and drops down.
Also I have known people to winch something part way then lock the winch brake and move the atv to pull it the rest of the way. Kind of using the winch cable as a tow strap.
So you decide if the cost is worth it considering these uses.
 
 

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