Electric Tree Winch - Portable Deer Winch - Welding 

Amen to that! Thanks for watching my video. Glad you like my idea, Steven!

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Dan! Hope you like my other videos as well.

You're comment made my day, Andy! Thanks for the kind words, and God bless you too, my brother!

That's a genius idea, my friend!

That's one keyyyyyyRay-Z story!

excellent! thanks for watching!

Glad you like my idea! If you make one, let me know what you think. I will never go deer hunting without it ever again.

Please let me know how this worked out for you

Good call!

Thanks, Brian!

You're welcome! This thing has been a lifesaver for my back!

Cheers, my friend!!

Glad it was helpful!

You're welcome

Thanks for the positive feedback! Please share this with all the old hunters that might need this! Thanks again!

Good tip!

Never had any issues with the cheap bolts I use (actually used a stick once on a 200 lb deer (it was hickory)..., but I appreciate your taste for quality bolts, Bryan. My favorite brand is Lawson.

You absolutely need Jesus foe sho! ....... just like me! Good job on the buck kill. YT would allow pics, would like to see it.

I used scrap, but my favorite thickness is 3/16" for most structures. My utility trailer that I built is 3/16" metal.

It's the cheapest Walmart lawnmower battery.

You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I hope my other videos are just as helpful to you!

Those are very good questions. 1). My continuous pull was the length of the cable in the spool. I really don't know the exact length.. The Winch wood rest for a little bit when I would re-extend the cable to my rope for re-hooking. I believe that was long enough of a rest, because it took me at least 30 to 45 minutes to get my dear from the bottom of the hollow to the top of the Ridge. I also used it recently to pull a woodstove (on a 4 wheel dolly) up a hill from the backyard to the front driveway and then up a ramp onto the trailer. Once again, I would have to stop to draw the cable out and re-hook to the rope. This was probably an hours worth of use with probably 5-10 minutes of rest in between. 2) I'm not sure what you mean by how long do I use the battery? It's the only way to operate it so the battery is in use the whole time.. Hope this helped

Thanks, Dudley237 !!! I hope to be using this on Saturday.

great tip, Jeff. I like the way you think!

No problem!

Thanks!

I've never had the battery die on me. I've pulled 2 or 3 deer up out of hollows in one day with plenty of juice. Then, I put the battery on the charger for the next hunt.

yes... But not too much of an angle

Thank you very much!

Glad you like my idea, Roger! I designed it to also fit a receiver hitch on a truck so it can be used in other situations. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Please share my video with your friends and family.

Love the way you think! Great tip!

Hey watch it!

Not sure if that Pole Mount would work or not. It all depends on the weight and drag / friction of what your dragging the boat over.... also grade of the bank. I once had this idea about being able to launch a boat without a boat ramp. I could make long runners (kind of like atv ramps) that would connect to the rear boat trailer and end up in the water. Then.... I would winch up on the trailer. thought about rollers vs carpet surface.....anyway...Still working on that one in my head. My point... is.... it's kind of the same thing. There are a lot of variables that you have to figure in. or...... just trial-n-error.... you could just simply put a log chain around the tree, and hook to the base of the winch somehow.

Glad you like it! Thanks for the positive comment!

hmmmm.... sounds like a great idea.

I thought long and hard about this issue as well. It's really the only flaw in this idea, but walking back and forth 2 or 3 times is WAY easier than dragging a deer up hill. I even thought about making a 4 wheel low-rider cart (kind of like a creeper but only with large wheels) and mount the winch on the front of it. then i would just simply pull the whole load in that fashion. I'm still thinking about how to improve it. That's part of the fun. Thanks for the comment, I enjoyed the idea!

Let me know how it worked out!

buy the cheapest lawn mower battery for this. it works great.

1" square tubing

You're welcome, Bob! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Absolutely! I NEVER field dress unless the deer is hanging "head up of course". Just did 4 deer last weekend. However, My favorite way, is using the truck hoist. I like having the tailgate as a table. But when I have to field dress in the woods, this is the way to go. My Back loves me for it! Here's the truck hoist if you haven't seen it. Just like the store -bought, except cumstom made for my needs....... and cheaper if you make it! : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PD72WijswfI.html

@@PhilCrockett is there any particular gauge of steel you were using? Or would u have any internal and external dimensions?

glad you like it, Keith! My dad welded a receiver hitch on the front of his trailer, so he can winch things up the ramp into the back. works great.

Mike, I actually thought of that, and then I figured by keeping it separate, I could have more uses for it...... like hoisting a deer up a tree to field dress it, or pulling an ATV from the mud, .....however.... I LOVE the way you think! Thanks for watching and commenting, my brother!

Rob, I’m not in that sort of business, however, I bet with a little asking around, you can find some one that would weld for you. Get the pieces cut and drilled before asking. There may even be a welding school (high school welding class) that u could find. Send a link of this video. My son took welding in high school, and they got all kinds of projects from folks.

Have you tried your drill winch out. I always hunt by myself. Very interesting idea.

Are you talking about my other winch video?

I did not get to use it this year. I have tested the strength of it and I think it will do great. I a couple of aluminum pulleys just in case. Have used a gasoline winch for several years but it is rated 2000 pounds. I removed the steel cable and replaced it with 3/8” rope. Strap it to my deer dolly. This drill winch is so much lighter. Made by Warn. I got mine at AutoZone $199. And purchased a Dewalt 1800 rpm drill and two batteries. $159 at Rural King. I now use a jet sled instead of the dolly. It works much better. Good hunting. 🦌

@@PhilCrockett Only other winch video I saw was the boat winch. This is a Warn winch made specifically for use with a drill. 750 pound rating. Weighs less than 10 pounds. Got it at Auto Zone $199. Last year.

idk..... never tried that. Let me know

Did you try it? I just built it and will be pulling tan oaks and small Redwoods up a ravine using a 13000 lb winch and two snatch blocks. I'll report back.

@@dangerous8333 so what's the verdict

The only thing I've pulled that was "heavier of a load" was a big dead branch that was hung up in a walnut tree. I tied on and ripped it from the trunk with this winch. As far as using it for a vehicle, you would have access to a real battery under the hood if you rigged the wires right. It would be interesting to test a load like this on a ATV battery though. I hope I never get in the situation to know if it works! If you ever try it, please let me know.

Glad you liked it, Matt!

Are you referring to the ones that poke out the back?

I used a cheap $20 lawn mower battery. I just make sure it's charged up in between uses. It's never let me down.

Thanks for watching!

Hope you do try it. I will never deer hunt without it from now on.

HA! No comparison.... trust me. I have a bad back, and this has been the answer to all my deer drag'n problems.

@@PhilCrockett you'll never convince me that someone is dragging a winch, mount made of steel tubing, a 12v battery, a gun or bow around the woods while hunting especially if you have a bad back, I just can't see it.

My Shooting iron weighs more

@FriendsInLowPlaces Ya... I wouldn't drag all that around either. That would be insane. I would use a deer cart, a backpack, or just leaving it at the top of the hill like I do so you can pull the deer up the hill. No reason to drag that winch around the woods with you. Sometimes I leave it in the truck until I need it. BTW... note that the 12V is a lawnmower battery (which is the heaviest item) weighs 21 lbs. The wench weighs 19 lbs. The metal is 7 lbs. Grand total is 47 lbs. That's a little less than a sack of feed. If you are shooting deer that weigh less than 50 lbs, then you don't need this wench.

@O.K. Frax HA! nice!

I don't see why not.

You can use this to pull about anything. One of the best things I ever came up with. Let me know how it's useful for you.

I don't know. Depends on the weight and time I guess. Let me know how it works. Thanks for the comment, William!

I suggest starting the truck before winching so it will never be an issue. Drawing down truck batteries isn't good for them. If you need portability you can use a quality (not the Schauer junk Walmart sells) jump start pack. I've used my JNC 660 to run my much heavier Ramsey winch for short periods before I wired it in. I've had it for years after using one every day at a used car lot. You can recharge 'em off your cigarette lighter too.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope this works out for you. Let me know

I made this strictly for pulling deer out the hollows that I hunt, so really haven't used it much since deer season. I did pull a huge dead limb from a tree not too long ago with it. So it's working out great. As far as charging.... I usually put it on trickle charge in my barn. However, right now it's sitting on a wood shelf and I haven't had to use it to know if it's still charged. If it doesn't last until next deer season, then I'll buy another one. Pretty cheap when comparing it to back or knee surgery which is what I'm trying to avoid by using this thing. Thanks for the question and feedback. So glad you like my idea.

Thanks for the quick reply, that is all I would be using it for, extracting red deer from some tough places. I had been looking at the Honda 4 stroke PCW, but your clever solution would work equally well at a fraction of the price.

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Richard Jackson marine gel battery can handle constant drain

The cheapest lawn mower battery from Walmart

I suppose purchasing a solar charger would be a great idea, however, I wonder if there would be enough time to charge the battery from the time I leave the property and return the next day. How long does it take to charge with one? Either way..... what a GREAT tip!

Thanks!!! This thing has really saved my back over the last couple of years. Hope it helps you out too!

Glad you liked it, M Leg!

HA! I'm not in the welding-for-hire business. I'm more of a hang-out-with-my-buddies-in-the-shop-and-weld type of guy. Love playing in my shop. There are a lot of guys out there like me. get to know one and I bet he'd even teach you how to weld. Thanks for the feedback, John. I'm glad you like my idea. Please share my video with your friends. Better yet.... drop the link of social media and ask if there's anyone in your life that could help you with this project.

Get it done by a fab shop with a liability policy, because no one in their right mind makes such things for sale without insurance coverage. Instead of a portable 10K winch (giant hassle to move and power with zero benefit) I use chains and snatch blocks to guide the winch cable from my truck. It's easy to extend a truck winch with a second cable and appropriate fittings if you max out what's on the spool. I unreel the cable, rig to the snatch block or blocks and apply force where I want it. Snatch blocks let me stay well away from the axis of falling trees etc. The Army rigging manual is available free online (it's public domain and your taxes paid for it). Study rigging and you'll do a lot less grunt work.

yes

the cheapest one Walmart has to offer.

I'm not real sure about that. I've never had one die on me. I've pulled deer out of very deep hollows where you can see the tops of trees. From the depths of those hollows to the top of the ridge.

​@@PhilCrockettmost winches have a recommended duty cycle of around 15 seconds then you're supposed to cut it off and let it cool for a few minutes. I honestly don't know of anyone that does that though. From a mower battery you should be able to run it nonstop for about 2mins before depleting the battery. But you'll be out of cable to pull in before that happens.

I've never used it long enough to run it down to know. I charge it overnight, take it with me, usually pull 2 or 3 deer up out of the hollow, and then I'm done for the season. It was in storage on a wood shelf in my barn since November. I recently (3 weeks ago) went to start my mower and the battery was dead from the long winter, so I decided to try this battery out. I put it on the charger, only to find that it was still fully charged. I didn't expect that. I can probably use it again this November.

Most winches like these aren't really meant for long distance. In fact.... I had to test it out before making this, just to see what it can do. I figure if it's too far, then just stop and let it cool at intervals. Would be good to see what kind of heck a fellow could give it. Let me know how it works for you, if you decide to pull a moose.

Thank you for the answer, i will test it next summer when i will built my winch system but yours is very interesting, great job !!!

Winch is still in perfect shape. It was a good buy for sure. Thanks for the tip on 'clove hitch' .... I agree.

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I was hoping the video would show that.

You bet! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Ya.... that is a lot of coin for sure!

You're my biggest fan!....... actually..... I'm YOUR biggest fan!

I don't know the exact measurement, but I think it's 6-7' long. Just a guess.

@@PhilCrockett awesome thanks. Looking for a Winch to pull a Field Harrow up and down which I am building.

It is a very slow drag, but easy on my back.

good tip, Robert!

Thanks

Mine is really quiet. Just a soft hum. In fact, I make more noise during this process than the winch motor.

@@PhilCrockett Cool! I paint homes for a living my own business so anytime I'm looking to purchase a home to live in I always exclude condos. but there's one that's super inexpensive on the second floor of a place because there's no elevator and I had this idea to hook up a little swinging arm and platform on a winch so I could load up my tools pick them up swing them out over the balcony and lower them to the ground down below. first thing that comes to mind is how loud the motor might be morning and night when I'm taking tools and equipment in and out. I don't know. Is that a crazy idea?

Justin !!!! That is a genius idea!!! In fact..... electricians use a similar process when pulling large wires and cables up several stories. I was walking through a local hospital and got to see a winch in use for that purpose just a couple years ago. They actually anchored the winch to the floor with concrete anchors. I think your idea is fantastic!!

Thanks!

This is an ATV winch. Do ATVs use deep cycle batteries? Also.... what's the advantage? I've never had any issues over the years using the batteries in my video, but I'm always willing to improve the product. Let me know, Abe. Thanks!

@@PhilCrockett i have experience with the motors on a winch pulling alot of power from the battery..hence the reson for using deep cycle batteries

I didn't think mine weighed THAT much, but I really don't carry it by hand. I put it on my deer cart, so who's to know. I guess with the battery, however, it could probably weigh that. Either way..... i recommend using a deer cart for all your gear (and deer)..... one of the handiest things i've ever made.

Thanks, Roger! I appreciate you taking the time to give positive feedback. Please share my video with all our deer hunting brothers! Thanks again!

Phil Crockett I going to use it to pull logs up or down in the road for firewood:) lol

i actually might be doing the same thing soon. Let me know how it works for you.

I use it strictly when I'm hunting by myself. Otherwise, I don't use it when I'm hunting with those who have a younger back! LOL

good tip!

condensation maybe?

@@PhilCrockett Maybe, but every single cooler I've ever had, filled up with water. Maybe I'm buying cheap coolers lol I always keep a piece of vinyl over mine. Its heavy enough to not blow off or a corner flip up. All my tool boxes, tackle boxes-same thing, if I get caught out or forget to cover them, I'm busy drying stuff out,oiling and replacing things instead working or fishing. I lost a brand new charge controller for my solar panels trying to keep it dry lol. Mother nature finds a way both good and bad. Maybe your cooler won't leak, maybe run a test? Jtbotss. Great video!

I appreciate the tip from you. This is how I like to learn about things, rather than from ruin. My favorite storage boxes are military surplus ammo boxes that secure tight with a latch. I might have to figure one of these in on storage. maybe a rocket box, or one of the bigger ones. Thanks again for the comment. I'm thrilled that you like my videos. God bless you!

show this video to a welding shop in your area. it should be a breeze

@@PhilCrockett i have a welder but zero idea how to use it😭😭😭 but yeah man i know a welder or two thanks again

perché non ho bisogno di farlo. Tutti abbiamo accesso a google translate. Usalo e possiamo essere come una famiglia!

That would be my dream come true, Peter!

Yes! Epic indeed! Please share my video with ALL our hunting brothers and sisters! Thanks for the comment, Chris!

@@PhilCrockett np

worth a try for sure, and it can be modified easily.

glad you like

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I’m not coming along 🙀

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Some people can weld and have metal laying around.

This is more affordable I think I'm going to try it...how long do you think the battery would last especially pulling a 700 lbs moose? 🤔

I wonder how that stuff will hold up in a turning winch over years and weather. I actually have a version of mule tape that we used to pull electrical wire up 8 stories. That stuff is amazing. I've been know to braid some together in order to get a little more strength from it and drag downed trees. Good post and tip. I may try loading my winch with this stuff. Never really thought about trying it. THANKS!

Phil Crockett Tie one end to the truck on the road. Thread the other end through the snatch block and trees ,then tie to animal. With radio communication between you and a helper, Drive slowly and pull animal to the road.

HA! that would work if I had 'a road' out there. The Missouri River hills and hollows are thick and deep (like Ozarks). I suppose all this would depend on where a fella hunts. Thanks again for the great tip on that Mule Tape.

Now I gotta get me some Mule Tape! I can see many uses for it. Thanks for the tip, and since ya weld, stop by the Weldingweb forums. I think you'll enjoy them. My nick there is farmall.

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Never thought about a prusik.... That's a great idea!

ah ya

I'm glad you believe in God!! Here's what He says: ....The fear and dread of you will fall upon all of the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon every creature that moves along the ground, and upon all the fish of the sea; they are given into your hands. Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, now I give you everything.” Genesis 9:1-3 AND The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt. Proverbs 12:27

Right you should only eat meat that's raised in Slaughter factories, because those animals are treated so much better...

Do you eat innocent meat at the market? If you do, then maybe stop being so liberal. The hunters use the whole deer for food. And it’s so much cheaper than the grocery store pound for pound. Maybe you come from some rich family where your butler shops for you. A dead animal is a dead animal. And this is guaranteed organic unlike your cow meat 🥩