I have to replace my winch cable...so I ordered up M-P Rope from...Master Pull

Supposed to be the cutting edge in recovery equipment.

The rope has a lot of benefits...stronger...safer...lasts longer(doesn't fray and stick you..ouch!!) and it's LIGHTER then cable!!! Little more expensive, but I am going to try it out. If the big rigs are using it, it can't be all bad!!

 

whats the diff in price between cable and the rope. and how long can you get it in.

 

The rope is 50' with a hook for $72...and the replacement cable is around $30 to $40 depending on where you go.

If you click on the blue Master Pull link on the first post...it will take you directly to the ATV rope that they sell.

 

You got room in your sig for that rope Fango?

 

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Might have to dump the Polaris' off the end...heh...heh...heh

 

those prices are in us dollers rite.

 

Yes U.S.

I believe Master Pull is based outa Washington State.

 

Fango,

I went to the sight and that stuff sounds awesome. I asked them and I will also ask you the same questions. Need to know if it will work with my existing pully that i have for the cable. That thing has saved my a$$ a few times and i don't want to have to buy a new one. The second how much better will it be for when I snow plow. I have the plow for one season and used for about 80hrs of plowing. Thats a lot of use on that cable. Its starting to look a liitle ragged. If it won't kink and frey than i will buy one also. Plus my hook doesn't have the latch that closes the gap. Open ended sucks. Thank for the info. Yes i can wait till you get it in the mail before you answer if thats necessary!!!

Thanks Tim

 

I haven't gotten the rope yet, but I can tell you a couple things Turfguy.....I took my hook off as soon as I got my winch and put a "carabiner" latch type hook on. They are strong, cheap and you can find 'em at any hardware store. Do you know what type of hook I mean??? That is the ticket for your cable.

The ATV rope is a little thicker than the cable, but I think you will still be able to use your ******-block pulley if it is big enough to take 1/4 in rope....I think mine will....I will check that this weekend.

As for as using it for winter plowing??? I don't see a problem with it.....but my plan is to cut the frayed end of the cable off....and put the rest on for winter use...because you are right...plowing can kill the first 3 or 4 feet cable. I will save my rope for the real hairy recovery situations.

 

Agreed, people i know that plow (and we end up plowing a lot here) use a 6ft section of cable for the winter. They save the good cable and reinstall in the spring.