Question:
I move my logs on an 18 foot dual axel trailer. I have a few large cherry logs 40 inches x 8 feet. I need help loading them and getting them on the mill. I have about 600 bucks and figured a winch to be a resonable start. Would like to hear which winch you use and what you can do with it.
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From contributor W:
I bought a Lewis Winch. Powered by a chainsaw powerhead. Rated at 4000 single line, 8000 doubled. You can go anywhere with it and pull from any direction. Best purchase I have made in a long time. Costs about 800US if you buy just the winch. You can put any powerhead on it. It is best if it has an outboard drive gear (sprocket).
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From contributor L:
I've been wanting a Lewis Winch but been trying to talk myself into it. They seem very universal. Also, they don't need a bat and a truck ot tractor running to keep the bat up. Most of my saws have an outboard sprocket, which I like because they run cooler. Lewis Winch didn't mention anything in their ad.
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From contributor W:
You can use the saw with an inboard sprocket, but you have to use the adaptor that utilizes a short piece of bar and a chain with no cutters to drive the winch. It works but there is some flex in the system that you may not like. I would advise changing the saw head or modifying it to an outboard sprocket. The price you got is pretty good for just the winch. I bought the whole kit and caboodle for just under a grand with a new 029 powerhead. A lot of uses I found for it...once last year I pulled a nice buck I killed in a draw. With a truck mounted winch, you have to walk down and hook it up, then go back down everytime there is a snag. With the Lewis Winch. you hook the dead end to the truck and go down with the powerhead and come back up one time with whatever you're pulling.
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From contributor L:
I see you used a 029. I have a 024 and love it, but probably too small. I have two Husky's - probably too big. My 029 is inboard sprocket and also 394's. I noticed the new stihls are outboard sprocket. I suppose Lewis will give me the right info, seeing they want so much for their winch.
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From contributor W:
You're welcome. Just remember - gravity can kill!
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From Lewis Winch.com:
We recomend any chainsaw from 3 - 7 horse power. The best is an outboard sprocket because you can then use the direct adaptor kit. Most modern saws such as Husqvarna, Stihl, Solo, Makita, Dolmar etc. come with outboard sprockets, however both style adaptor kits come with the Lewis Winch so you can mount it on any chainsaw.
The current price on the Lewis Winch website is $899. That may sound expensive but Lewis Winches are made to last and made in North America. The Lewis Winch is the most powerful chain saw winch made. They are a quality product!
See video of log pull at this link
I move my logs on an 18 foot dual axel trailer. I have a few large cherry logs 40 inches x 8 feet. I need help loading them and getting them on the mill. I have about 600 bucks and figured a winch to be a resonable start. Would like to hear which winch you use and what you can do with it.
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From contributor W:
I bought a Lewis Winch. Powered by a chainsaw powerhead. Rated at 4000 single line, 8000 doubled. You can go anywhere with it and pull from any direction. Best purchase I have made in a long time. Costs about 800US if you buy just the winch. You can put any powerhead on it. It is best if it has an outboard drive gear (sprocket).
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From contributor L:
I've been wanting a Lewis Winch but been trying to talk myself into it. They seem very universal. Also, they don't need a bat and a truck ot tractor running to keep the bat up. Most of my saws have an outboard sprocket, which I like because they run cooler. Lewis Winch didn't mention anything in their ad.
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From contributor W:
You can use the saw with an inboard sprocket, but you have to use the adaptor that utilizes a short piece of bar and a chain with no cutters to drive the winch. It works but there is some flex in the system that you may not like. I would advise changing the saw head or modifying it to an outboard sprocket. The price you got is pretty good for just the winch. I bought the whole kit and caboodle for just under a grand with a new 029 powerhead. A lot of uses I found for it...once last year I pulled a nice buck I killed in a draw. With a truck mounted winch, you have to walk down and hook it up, then go back down everytime there is a snag. With the Lewis Winch. you hook the dead end to the truck and go down with the powerhead and come back up one time with whatever you're pulling.
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From contributor L:
I see you used a 029. I have a 024 and love it, but probably too small. I have two Husky's - probably too big. My 029 is inboard sprocket and also 394's. I noticed the new stihls are outboard sprocket. I suppose Lewis will give me the right info, seeing they want so much for their winch.
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From contributor W:
You're welcome. Just remember - gravity can kill!
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From Lewis Winch.com:
We recomend any chainsaw from 3 - 7 horse power. The best is an outboard sprocket because you can then use the direct adaptor kit. Most modern saws such as Husqvarna, Stihl, Solo, Makita, Dolmar etc. come with outboard sprockets, however both style adaptor kits come with the Lewis Winch so you can mount it on any chainsaw.
The current price on the Lewis Winch website is $899. That may sound expensive but Lewis Winches are made to last and made in North America. The Lewis Winch is the most powerful chain saw winch made. They are a quality product!
See video of log pull at this link
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