Stein SS RC Winch Line

This Stein SS RC winch line is the replacement rope for Stein's portable winch, used to pull over trees, tension lines and move heavy wood. A rope matched to the winch runs properly on the drum and keeps the system working as designed.

Why use the matched line

A portable winch is only as good as the rope on it. Diameter, construction and stretch affect how the line grips and stores on the drum, and a mismatched rope can slip, wear quickly or overload the winch. Ordering the line made for the SS RC winch takes the guesswork out of it.

Crews use a winch to pull trees over against a lean, tension a speedline, or skid logs where a vehicle cannot reach. Check the winch manual for rope type and diameter before ordering. Related gear is in mechanical advantage.

Keep the old rope as a reference when you order. Note its length, diameter and how it attaches to the winch, and compare those with the replacement. If the old line failed or showed unusual wear, work out why before you put a new rope on, so the same problem does not chew through it too.

Inspect and pull safely

Before each pull, inspect the rope for cuts, abrasion, glazing, crushed sections and splice damage, and retire it if in doubt. Anchor the winch to something that will not move, and keep the crew out of the line of fire and the bight of the rope.

Winching puts high, steady loads on rope, slings and anchors. Know the ratings of every component, follow Stein's instructions and ANSI Z133, and make sure operators are trained.

Spool the new line onto the winch under light tension so it lays evenly and does not bite into itself on the first heavy pull.