Originally Posted by Pete E
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I realize it takes twice the cable, but using a pulley, or call it a snatch block, how would a lighter unit work?


Yes, in theory but at half the speed..

But for you're application, I don't think you would need a powerfull winch? Don't know what others think?


Many fans of the old Warn worm-gear 8274 as it would hold 150ft of 5/16ths cable IIRC. With a spare cable rolled up to hook to the tree(far end) and the other to the snatch block that would work to give you a 70ft plus pull. I don't know if they make it anymore as it was quite spendy and I'd guess a bumper for it would have to be fabricated.