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Advanced Winch Size Calculator
Calculate the required winch capacity for your vehicle or equipment
Recommended Winch Capacity
0 lbs
Based on your inputs, this is the minimum winch capacity required.
Always add a safety margin and consult manufacturer guidelines.
About Winch Sizing
A winch size calculator determines the appropriate winch capacity needed to safely pull a load. It considers factors like vehicle weight, incline angle, and surface resistance to calculate the required pulling force.
Example Calculation
For a 5,000 lb vehicle on a 30° incline with medium resistance:
Required force = Weight × (sin(incline) + resistance)
= 5,000 × (sin(30°) + 0.2)
= 5,000 × (0.5 + 0.2) = 3,500 lbs
With safety factor (1.5x): 3,500 × 1.5 = 5,250 lbs
Common Applications
- Off-road vehicle recovery
- Marine applications (boat trailers)
- Construction and industrial lifting
- Agricultural equipment
- Emergency services and rescue operations