Engine puller- Winch vs. electric hoist?????

85ghettorunner · 10-23-2009, 07:19 PM

Hi guys, I'm building an engine pulling set-up in my garage with I beams, an electric trolly, and either a winch or electric hoist. I figured you guys would know most about winches, so here we go.....

Is a 1 ton winch strong enough to LIFT 500 lbs? How do the rating work? Id like to just use my off-road winch as an electric hoist but if its not safe, i'll invest in a cheap electric hoist....

Opinions? Knowledge?

Thanks guys!!!!

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Elton · 10-23-2009, 07:27 PM

something like this work just fine
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._420551_420551

camo31"10.50" · 10-23-2009, 07:28 PM

i would say yes...a 3500lb winch can pull a Sportsman 800cc 4x4 4wheeler on asphalt with all 4 tires locked up..or spinning in reverse..so i would say a 1ton winch can lift a little motor

Pikeman · 10-30-2009, 10:29 AM

The Warn Power PUll is a great little Hoist for this application. A 1 ton winch has 2000lb lifting/pulling force so I think the 500-800lb Motor would not be a problem for it.

http://www.gowarn.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR685000

wyoming9 · 11-03-2009, 01:18 AM

Your normal winch is not really made to be used as a hoist it is not set up to pull in that direction .

I suppose with the proper mounting it could be done .

I myself would use a hoist if at all possible.

runnerboyy · 11-04-2009, 09:06 AM

just curious, but what would be wrong with a cherry picker??

10-23-2009, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	something like this work just fine http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._420551_420551 __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,064	i would say yes...a 3500lb winch can pull a Sportsman 800cc 4x4 4wheeler on asphalt with all 4 tires locked up..or spinning in reverse..so i would say a 1ton winch can lift a little motor __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-30-2009, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pikeman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 37	The Warn Power PUll is a great little Hoist for this application. A 1 ton winch has 2000lb lifting/pulling force so I think the 500-800lb Motor would not be a problem for it. http://www.gowarn.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=WAR685000 Last edited by Pikeman; 11-04-2009 at 06:50 PM.

11-04-2009, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
runnerboyy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cookeville tn Posts: 58	just curious, but what would be wrong with a cherry picker?? __________________ 1987 runner, sas, built housing, rebuilt motor, swapped from auto to manual with dual cases and a twin stick, detroit rear, locked front, home brew front bumper w/ winch, sliders, tg dual crossmember skid plate, 4.88s, 35" km2s, and way too much lift!

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11-03-2009, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
wyoming9 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods Posts: 260	Your normal winch is not really made to be used as a hoist it is not set up to pull in that direction . I suppose with the proper mounting it could be done . I myself would use a hoist if at all possible.