HERCULES 50K
3
Introduction 1
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey
Winch, and safety procedures one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch. Do not operate
this winch until you have carefully read and understand the “WARNINGS” and “OPERATION”
sections of this manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into
every winch we make. If the need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your
self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty card
and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with our winch, please follow
instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
WARNING
Clutch must be totally engaged before starting the winching operation.
Do not Start Winch motor before engaging clutch.
Do not disengage clutch under load.
Stay out from under and away from raised loads.
Stand clear of cable while pulling. Do not try to guide cable.
Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in table.
Do not use winch to lift, support, or otherwise transport people.
A minimum of 5 wraps of cable around drum barrel is necessary to hold the load.
Cable anchor is not designed to hold load.
Use only Ramsey Winch recommended 3/4” synthetic rope.
A minimum of 8 wraps of Ramsey Winch recommended synthetic rope is necessary to hold load.
Cable anchor is not designed to hold load.
SPECIFICATIONS *(LOW SPEED)
RELATED LINE PULL (LBS.) .......................................................................................................................................... 50,000
(KGS.) ............................................................................................................................................ 2,670
GEAR REDUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 51.35:1
WEIGHT (WITHOUT CABLE) ................................................................................................................... 740 LBS. (336 KGS.)
LAYER OF CABLE
1
2
3
4
5
6
RATED LINE PULL
PER LAYER
LBS.
KGS.
50,000
22,680
41,800
18,960
36,000
16,320
31,600
14,330
28,100
12,740
25,400
11,500
CABLE
CAPACITY
FT.
M.
25
7
60
18
100
30
145
44
190
57
250
76
LINE SPEED
(AT 25GPM)
FPM
MPM
20
5.6
22
6.6
25
7.6
28
8.6
31
9.5
35
10.5
* THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON RECOMMENDED WIRE ROPE OF .75” DIAMETER EIPS CABLE AND 11.9
CU. IN./REV. MOTOR AT 2900 PSI WORKING PRESSURE.
* USE ONLY RAMSEY WINCH RECOMMENDED 3/4” SYNTHETIC ROPE.
* DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE: 3-POSITION, 4 WAY MOTOR SPOOL.
* WINCH MEETS SAE J706.