Winch Size Calculator
Physics & EngineeringRecommends the minimum winch pulling capacity needed to recover a stuck vehicle, based on weight, surface type, slope, and wheel damage.
Minimum Winch Pull Required (lb)
The minimum recommended winch line-pull capacity for this recovery.
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How is required winch pull calculated?
Required Pull = Rolling Resistance (Weight / a ground-surface factor) + Gradient Resistance (a fraction of weight based on slope) + Damage Resistance (extra pull needed per immobile wheel). Softer surfaces, steeper slopes, and more damaged wheels all increase the required pulling force.
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