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Old 04-17-2002
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Standard Winch Sizes ?

There really is not an industry standard. The number on the winch theoretically represents the anticipated mechanical advantage of the winch ignoring friction. The problem is that some manufacturers include the leverage of the winch handles and other Mfr''s don''t.

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