Guest Al Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have a 2014 Polaris 550 and the winch cable keeps breaking. All I use it for is plowing. It has 3/16" cable on it now. Should I replace with a larger diameter cable or go with a synthetic rope? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leechlake Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I had the same problem with the rope. In my case it was user error winching it in too far and stressing it. Either get a stopper or just keep retying it when it happens. Normal knot works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindellProStaf Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yup operator error. I break mine once a year. Used to be 3 times a year. I now just barely raise my plow off the ground. Just give the switch another tap if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rundrave Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 leechlake is right about winching in too far and stressing. I would get the stopper as suggested but also swap out to the synthetic rope as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleyehooker Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I break mine once in a while too from stressing it to much. I only use it for the plow so I have plenty of cable left but ive cut off a few feet over the years. Its an easy 5 minute fix when it breaks so I just live with it. I guess I would rather have it stress and break rather than going with heavier cable that will stress and break other things that are more expensive LindellProStaf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 synthetic rope breaks almost as often as cable . The benefit is that it is much easier to work with , you can cut the damaged piece with a knife and tie a simple knot to re attach the plow . Also no wire strands to hurt your fingers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner55 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 We put a stopper on ours as soon as we got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Ok I changed my name and account. I have added a stopper and have been careful how far I bring it in. Still keeps breaking. I think part of the problem is from the cable winding and pinching itself as it goes into the winch. I only use the winch for the plow and that is why I was wondering if maybe a heavier cable would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSGuy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have a friend who replaced the cable with a boat winch type strap. Says it works great. Also make sure the rollers are free and roll smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleyehooker Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Same problem but like mentioned I would rather repair cable once in a while then bend or break the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have had 4 different Wheelers and have never broke a cable, just lucky likely, but friends have they are a quick fix for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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