What do you all think about using a 10 ton pull back ram with a hand pump as a cheap recovery option? It seems like nobody has ever tried something similar, are there some drawbacks that I am overlooking?


http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ton-...ram-97207.html
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3145_200333145

 

[QUOTE=wilagobler;709441]What do you all think about using a 10 ton pull back ram with a hand pump as a cheap recovery option? It seems like nobody has ever tried something similar, are there some drawbacks that I am overlooking?


That's cool, but I think that due to such a short stroke, it prolly wouldn't be that effective. Hydraulics are soooo awesome though. They really do open a world of imagination

-bob-

 

it might work but would be a very slow recovery...try it and let us know!

 

it depends if all the parts are free great, and it's easier than a come along. but yea very slow, but hey if your stuck than it's outstanding

 

I think it would be way to slow... 3 ton block and tackle 99 bucks... would be better...and you can use it for alot more things then just pulling your jeep out...
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2804825...=263602_304662

 

You can buy a new Smitty Built 8000 lb winch for 299 new. Craigslist you can find used around 100-150. Why spend 60 for the cylinder and then still need to buy a pump?

 

6 inches at a time??? just buy a winch

 

Plus you'd need two of them, or at least a ratchet strap to hold it while you reset.

 

I'd just go with a come-along for a cheap recovery system, sounds like it'd work about the same, and you wouldn't have to worry about maintaining a hydro pump, just my opinion, or get a buddy with a bigger, badder rig with a tow strap!, lol, that's what I do, my recovery system is an old solid axle chevy with 8" lift, 406 small block sitting on 38" TSL's, alot easier on the wallet than a winch,lol.

 

Yes, you should always wheel with someone so you have help to pull you out, but I go wheeling a lot, so sometimes I wheel alone. That is why I have really good recovery equipment.

 

I'd also need a bumper or some way of mounting the winch which would add to the cost.

That's a good find on the hoist Hommer. I think I'll get one of those. There are some for $70 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-TON-Chain-Hois...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Yes, you would, but then you would have something that would work. That is always a good thing when you are stuck, and it is dark or getting dark, and home or help is a long way off.

 

A hi lift will do the same thing and then some.