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matching pto HP to winch




Newbie here.  I got a stronger tractor than needed and am finding high HP gearbox implements are much more expensive.  But I am told to match the implement to the Pto Hp otherwise I will blow the implement gearbox.  Above I see woodfarmers 90Hp tractor coupled to the JL501 which specs as Max. 60 HP.  Question is where will I get into trouble if I cheap out and find a smaller [used] winch than my tractor will drive?  I think the JL501 will winch anything I desire and the tractor has no issues hauling anything behind it.  I have about 80 Pto Hp on a TK100 crawler.  If I run at low rpm to reduce Hp then I presume my winch speeds will be super slow?  Am running into same issues on Bush Hog type mower implements.  80Hp puts me into an entirely different category and cost.  I don't see many used Farmi's as it is and I definitely haven't seen any JL60's in the West.

Please advise of any workarounds such as slip clutch shear pin solution?  Is there such a thing as a gearbox reducer?

/Rick


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