Synthetic winch rope ?

[Chooglin]

I am thinking about replacing my steel cable with rope. My question is , do I want to get the same diameter rope as the steel cable ,or go with a larger diameter rope ?

My steel cable is 50' x 3/16" dia.
What would you guys recommend?

 

[Admin]

 

[trigger]

My KFI came with 50' of 3/16" synthetic if that helps at all.

 

[Tramguage1]

I opted for the 1/4" synthetic rope when I got my Viper. I theres only room for 45 ' when you go to 1/4"

 

[JWB]

I am thinking about replacing my steel cable with rope. My question is , do I want to get the same diameter rope as the steel cable ,or go with a larger diameter rope ?

My steel cable is 50' x 3/16" dia.
What would you guys recommend?

I've been wondering about this as well. I'm starting to get a frayed spot in the steel cable, and was wondering if the rope would last longer, does it stretch when pulling, and how well it would deal with snow plow use, strength vs. diameter etc....

 

[elkguide]

I've been wondering about this as well. I'm starting to get a frayed spot in the steel cable, and was wondering if the rope would last longer, does it stretch when pulling, and how well it would deal with snow plow use, strength vs. diameter etc....

I have to change my cable since I've broken it 2 times plowing snow already this winter. My son has had a synthetic cable on his for the last 2 years and hasn't broken his yet. I'm going synthetic.

 

[trigger]

I've been plowing with mine for two years now and no problems. Pulled me out of a mudhole last summer too. I was told that if it ever does snap that it doesn't come whipping back at you or your machine like a cable does. I think if they are repeatedly getting wet that it takes its toll on them though.

 

[Chooglin]

I have this in my cart , any thoughts on this ? Is there a better rope out there that I should be looking at ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071FZ7RTB/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[ToddACimer]

3/16 is ok for a 3,000 lb winch but too small for anything bigger. The winch line rated capacity is based on a straight line pull. With the wrap on a winch drum you can lose up to 25% cable rating due to the bending moment applied by the winch drum as the cable is spooled on. I wouldn't run even a low quality 1/4 rope on a 4500 lb winch on a P1K5. The cable rating should be at least 1.5x winch capacity but higher is better

 

[JTW]

This is what I put on the terra 3500 I had on the p500... I’ve also put it o the terra 4500 on the 1000. I’ve used it to lift the front of the machine to put the skids on and also to winch up a got damn mountain!! It’s been fine... I think @joeymt33 runs the same one. It’s cheap enough, I keep a spare in the machine. I like it!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B2QAWXK/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[alloutdoors]

I have this in my cart , any thoughts on this ? Is there a better rope out there that I should be looking at ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071FZ7RTB/?tag=sxsweb24-20

That is a good looking synthetic option and would suggest getting two, one for the winch and another to carry along in case you ever need to be 100' out from an anchor.

 

[Chooglin]

This is what I decided to get. I will give it a try and if it holds up well , I will order a spare.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071FZ7RTB?tag=sxsweb24-20

I will use the steel cable in the winter for plowing!

Also ordered these two items!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BRESIM?tag=sxsweb24-20

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0762WG1M7

Thanks for the replies everyone

 

[JWB]

Thanks for all the input guys. Synthetic it is.

 

[JACKAL]

Thanks for all the input guys. Synthetic it is.

Don't forget a new fairlead with the rope or it's get cut ASAP

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC50SQ6/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[JWB]

Don't forget a new fairlead with the rope or it's get cut ASAP

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC50SQ6/?tag=sxsweb24-20

My winch has rollers on it now. Do they need to be changed to something different?

 

[JACKAL]

My winch has rollers on it now. Do they need to be changed to something different?

Yes, click the link in my post you quoted.

 

[Chooglin]

Don't forget a new fairlead with the rope or it's get cut ASAP

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC50SQ6/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Thanks , I will be getting one of these!

 

[Chooglin]

Not that I am doubting @JACKAL , but according to Warn , you can use a roller fairlead with rope. They do suggest replacing the fairlead ,before you switch over to rope!!

I am going to remove the rollers and polish them in the lathe, before I switch to rope , just to remove any nicks or burrs on the rollers !!

 

[Chooglin]

The more I think about it , I'm not taking any chances! !

 

[Neohio]

ultranger has fairleads as well. I have been waiting for their 1/4" line to come back in stock. Just ordered one as a spare.

 

[Chooglin]

Hmmmmm........me likes this one!

To pricey though!