Parts Of The Winch

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Motor – Electrical power applied to the motor operates the winch.
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Winch Drum – The winch drum rotates to pull the rope; rope is gathered on the drum.
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Winch Rope – Winch rope (synthetic or steel) connects the load to the powered winch drum.
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Fairlead – The fairlead guides the rope onto the winch drum.
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Hook Strap – The hook strap is used by the operator to spool rope on and off the winch drum.
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Gear Selector – The gear selector couples and uncouples the motor to the drum.
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Winch Capacity Label – Label indicates rated capacity of the winch.