Power cables

For wiring in my winch, which cable size should I be getting?
It is a 13000lb winch of unknown brand

Dunc

Dunc90 said:

For wiring in my winch, which cable size should I be getting?
It is a 13000lb winch of unknown brand

Dunc

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Does it have a plate on it any where stating the current draw in amps or the Watts its designed to operate at?

If not, I'd google similar size winches and see what they are rated for and see what cable size is recommended.

To give you an idea, you looking at cable similar to that used for heavy duty jump leads..

Regards

Peter

50mm would work.

If you need to buy some speak to Mark L on here... he may be able to do you the required lengths at a reasonable price.

go to a welding supply place and have them make them up for you, 5/8 ths cable will work nice

bigger the cables the better

choppen said:

bigger the cables the better

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2nd that, I went to the local welding place asked for 50mm but they dint have any in so did me 75mm at the same price

all my cables on both winches are 70mm

Most cheapo winches will be happy with a supply rated at 150A but it always helps to over supply. Some winches will draw 400A if they're really sweating.

Firstly, welding cable is ideal.

Secondly indeed Mark L has got plenty of the stuff in 50mm format, don't know what it's rated at though.

When buying cable the mm size is square mm not mm diameter, so 75mm2

I know!

Spyderman said:

When buying cable the mm size is square mm not mm diameter, so 75mm2

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Thanks for that info. was wondering how to fit 3 1/2" dia cable