The unit is the first product I have used from portable winch. I have numerous uses of capstan equipment of corded variety and have used them in the installation of pulling conductors through raceways (conduit). This unit I purchased for the use of retrieval of logs and manipulation of felling timber. I recently used this to pull a white pine off an overhead communications line and the unit was not able to lift it with an indirect pull single line. However with blocks and additional pulleys I was able to get enough pull power to lift tree off cable and set safely on the ground.
Rigging experience and capstan use helps with operation but is not necessary for operation. Battery life has been significant for load and use. If using regularly I would consider one additional battery for hot swapping. Electric is more convenient and cleaner for storage and transportation. Torque is consistent and reliable. I would recommend this product for others and hope to use it for assistance in erecting timber bents as well in the future.
