Can Superwinch Talon Series Off-Road Winch SW1618200 Pull 8200-lb Fork Lift onto Tilt Trailer
Question:
Will this winch be able to handle pulling a fork lift up a tilt bed trailer, The fork lift weighs 8200 lbs. or should I be looking at something with more capacity. Thank You
asked by: Joe M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Superwinch Talon Series Off-Road Winch # SW1618200 offers a substantial 18K line pull rating with a static load, so with your 8200-lb fork lift, which is a rolling load not a static load, this winch will be a very good choice. It is always a good idea to have a generous safety margin when it comes to selecting a winch. This leads to longer life from the winch.
The winch capacity needed to pull a fork lift up onto a trailer depends not just on the weight of the load (8200-lbs) but also on the angle of the trailer ramp as well as the length of the cable used on the winch. The shorter the cable and the lower the degree of incline the less winch capacity is needed. The linked article explains in detail.
