Mark Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I aquired a husky at sodbury yesterday, and was playing with it a bit today... the motor runs, which is a good start, but the freespool does not want to disengage at the moment... However, can someone tell me how to tell the difference between a 8000lb husky and a 10000lb one? My unit is a bit tatty, and missing most of the labels, and the plastic housings, so they are not giving me any clues... from previous threads on the old place, there dosn't appear to be much difference, but I thought It would be good to know... Ta Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I had some bumph on them once which said the gear ratios were different (10 had a lower ratio) but how you tell them apart from the outside, I have no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 On the left end plate [furthest from motor/gearbox] there should be a stamped serial number starting EW* **** [for example my 8500lb Husky has EW8 **** [* = serial number digits] make a note of it & ring Superwinch @ Tavistock on 01822 614101 or ring PG winches on 01579 348146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Cheers Ralph, I'll check it out tomorrow. ta Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 didnt they have different size drums as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocKeR Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 So what is it then Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Sorry Graham, gonna have to wait till tomorrow now, cos I forgot to go and get the serial number off the side last night.... Ooooh the suspense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Sorry Graham, gonna have to wait till tomorrow now, cos I forgot to go and get the serial number off the side last night.... Ooooh the suspense... Forgot to say look at the left side end plate lower edge for a raised area, the serial number should be stamped into that, might need a torch & small mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Got the number, it's an EW8****. So does the 8 mean anything? or should I just ring up superwinch and ask them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 8000lb model it is what is the serial number that'll give the age I have a list somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 EW8 2679 ta Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Yep, same model as mine, but a earlier serial number, E = electric W = winch 8 = 8500lbs then the last 4 digits are the serial number, if you contact Superwinch at Tavistock ask for a engineer or Tech Dept & give them the winch serial number, They will be able to tell you ------------- Date of build wire rope diameter it was original fitted with voltage max rated line pull on bottom layer in KN [kilonewtons] min breaking load in KN & Confirm model/serial number detials. I did this for my HUsky which I bought 2nd hand & also bought the info plate that rivets to the roller fairlead, I had to etch the above info onto it myself as Superwinch wouldn't do it without having the winch in for a full rebuild/overhaul/testing. hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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