Ok, so you may have seen my not-so-flattering review of a Harbor Freight 8,000 lb cable puller:
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/55550/P0/
In that thread, Flatbedford mentioned the Wyeth-Scott puller as a good alternative. I took a look at their web-site, and finally scraped together the coinage to buy one.
I went with the heavier duty of the two offerings, the 6,000 lb (dead lift capacity) unit. I also ordered an extra handle and a handle extension, since they say they use the handle as the "weak link" for overload. I ordered it with the Amsteel Blue synthetic cable, a 5' and a 10' choker cable. Total, after a sale/discount they were apparently running at the time, was something like $313 with shipping.
The unit arrived about a week later. It is a night and day difference from the HF unit that I despised and returned after failure. This puller is the real deal. It looks like something you would find in an antique store; cast iron construction and heavy (27 lbs with the synthetic cable.)
I had a couple of large objects that needed to relocate. They were not in a convenient place to hook a truck/tractor to, so I tested the puller out. It performed admirably. It took over the job where the HF unit failed, then proceeded to drag the other, larger/heavier objects with no problems. I did need to hook it up with a double line pull with the included snatch block, but was amazed at the force this thing will allow you to generate. I did need the extension handle to generate enough force to move the biggest object, so would recommend it, if you are going to spring for one of these anyway.
I have used similar pullers with steel cable. I like the synthetic cable on this one better. It remains relatively flexible when not under tension, so is a little easier to move around than a steel cable. It winds up nice on the take up reel, forming even layers as you wind more cable onto the spool.
Overall, I am very pleased with the puller and feel that it is a good value at a not-so cheap price. I think it may keep me from needing to buy a winch for the front of the truck, so it was money well spent. I like the idea that I can hook it to a tree with a web mesh strap and not necessarily have the truck close to where I need to drag a log or stump or something.
http://www.wyeth-scott.com/
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/55550/P0/
In that thread, Flatbedford mentioned the Wyeth-Scott puller as a good alternative. I took a look at their web-site, and finally scraped together the coinage to buy one.
I went with the heavier duty of the two offerings, the 6,000 lb (dead lift capacity) unit. I also ordered an extra handle and a handle extension, since they say they use the handle as the "weak link" for overload. I ordered it with the Amsteel Blue synthetic cable, a 5' and a 10' choker cable. Total, after a sale/discount they were apparently running at the time, was something like $313 with shipping.
The unit arrived about a week later. It is a night and day difference from the HF unit that I despised and returned after failure. This puller is the real deal. It looks like something you would find in an antique store; cast iron construction and heavy (27 lbs with the synthetic cable.)
I had a couple of large objects that needed to relocate. They were not in a convenient place to hook a truck/tractor to, so I tested the puller out. It performed admirably. It took over the job where the HF unit failed, then proceeded to drag the other, larger/heavier objects with no problems. I did need to hook it up with a double line pull with the included snatch block, but was amazed at the force this thing will allow you to generate. I did need the extension handle to generate enough force to move the biggest object, so would recommend it, if you are going to spring for one of these anyway.
I have used similar pullers with steel cable. I like the synthetic cable on this one better. It remains relatively flexible when not under tension, so is a little easier to move around than a steel cable. It winds up nice on the take up reel, forming even layers as you wind more cable onto the spool.
Overall, I am very pleased with the puller and feel that it is a good value at a not-so cheap price. I think it may keep me from needing to buy a winch for the front of the truck, so it was money well spent. I like the idea that I can hook it to a tree with a web mesh strap and not necessarily have the truck close to where I need to drag a log or stump or something.
http://www.wyeth-scott.com/
