2)   The JL 501 winch has a stand for a chainsaw . Chainsaws equipped with a standard plastic bar guard can be transported in this easily accessible place. This is important to the operator because the chainsaw is usually transported next to the tractor's clutch or brake pedals where it is in the way and might vibrate off the tractor.

3)   The wire rope has a steel core and stays flexible even with use. The wire rope is fastened to the winch drum on the outside so the fastening will not cause hookups or tangle inside the drum.

6)   Most Farmi winches have coiling device . The coiling device promotes even coiling of the cable and reduces risk for tangle and backlash. The coiling device is standard on all Farmi winch models except the JL 290 model.

11)   The Farmi winch frames are designed for maximum winching capacity and maximum skidding capacity. This is accomplished through the high frame, two pulleys and by keeping the weight close to the tractor.

The high pulling point pushes the winch against the ground when winching. The tractor will not slide backward. The high pulling point also lifts on the load allowing it to float over obstacles. 

After the logs are winched in, one slips the cable under the lower snatchblock for skidding the load out. The lower snatchblock lowers the point of pull so one can pull out much larger loads. The thin winch frame keeps the weight close to the tractor.

12)   The JL501 and JL 601 models have a lower snatchblock which enables adjusting of the skidding height . This provides for optimum weight transfer, which increases the traction of the rear wheels.

13)  The lower snatchblock is in the center of the winch and provides a hinge point for the logs so they skid out easy. Most Farmi winches have provisions to skid out four logs per cable hitch. Additional logs can be skidded out by dropping the skid chains into the notches of the notched beam. At least six additional stems can be hooked up to the notched beam.

14)  The clutch pads are over 3/8" thick and riveted to the heavy disk.  The clutch is warrantied for five years.  The exceptional warranty period reflects the quality of the products and shows our commitment to supply contractors with durable machinery. A new clutch can be riveted on the old sprocket so the clutch is easy and inexpensive to replace.  The sturdy upper sprocket acts as a heat sink and absorbs the heat generated in the clutch when winching, preventing the clutch from burning out.

16)   Clutch adjustment, brake adjustment, replacing the cable and all other service can be done without any disassembly of the winch. Repair of the winch is also very easy because the entire winch mechanism can be removed in one piece after removal of six easily accessible bolts.

17)   The Farmi winches have a one-year parts warranty (cable and PTO shaft excluded).

18)   Tractors used for logging must be equipped with a ROPS cab and front end weights.