Question 1

what is the duty cycle of this 17,000 pound winch ?

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I don’t know specifically. However, I’ve pulled my Jeep on 35 degree grade for 250 feet and only stopped to reset the line. I also set my Jeep against the front of my trailer and pulled my 9000lb tractor on to the trailer deck

Question 2

Would this winch hold up on a 4x4 4000lb tractor for logging

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I am trying to do the same thing. The problem I am having is most tractors without changing to a heavy duty alternator.and adding an extra battery, you  don't have much run time.
If you are only going to skid 1 tree every hour and not more than 1 1/2 min. pulls, you might get by with it. I haven't seen any line pull amperage stat on the driver but prowinch 20k($1100), milemarker 18k($900), and the talon 18k($1200) by superwinch are the least amperage draw I have seen.  If you are going to do more skidding than that, I would look into a  12000# hyd. winch by milemarker or prowinch. They will run about double rigged of electric but have 100% duty cycle.  Ramsey Re12000($1200+) & Milemarker SEC12k( $520) would be good for 10" or smaller trees.  My  Choises after 2 weeks of research.

Question 3

Is there pay-out under power?

Accepted Answer

Great machine , is attached to my 11 k pounds bulldozer  . this week cutting a new road my dozer stucks  and my winch pulled it out like nothing , slow but strong .

Question 4

Does this winch come with a wiring harness or any kind of wires to run back to the battery?

Accepted Answer

no

ASIN	B007JMTNG4
Date First Available	November 9, 2016
Department	Unisex
Item Weight	125.8 pounds
Manufacturer	Driver Recovery Products
Package Dimensions	23.7 x 13.5 x 13.5 inches

Heavy-Duty Electric Recovery Winch - 17,000 lbs. Capacity - Driver Recovery Products

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