That doesn't make sense to me. No matter whether we're talking about wire rope or synthetic rope, the laws of physics don't change. When the rope/cable is on the bottom layer (right on the spool), the winch has the greatest mechanical advantage. It's strongest possible pull is when you're on the first wrap. The more cable/rope is spooled up, it effectively makes the drum larger, and reduces the maximum pull available.
The motor will make the most heat when it's under the largest load, i.e. stall. Getting to stall is more likely the more layers you have on the drum. (I've never noticed the rope not layering up, like you describe)
I may be wrong, but I don't think the heat from the motor is dissapated primarily into the drum, is it? It's mostly air-cooled, thus the cooling fins on the higher-end motors.
The heat in the drum (where the rope would affect it) is created by the brake, which isn't being used when free-spooling or powering in.
Has anyone here seen/heard of someone who actually damaged their winch due to the use of rope?
The motor will make the most heat when it's under the largest load, i.e. stall. Getting to stall is more likely the more layers you have on the drum. (I've never noticed the rope not layering up, like you describe)
I may be wrong, but I don't think the heat from the motor is dissapated primarily into the drum, is it? It's mostly air-cooled, thus the cooling fins on the higher-end motors.
The heat in the drum (where the rope would affect it) is created by the brake, which isn't being used when free-spooling or powering in.
Has anyone here seen/heard of someone who actually damaged their winch due to the use of rope?
) ... anyways, I am going to spool it out again this weekend and see how bad my cable is...but I would really like to know what Warn said about the warranty and safety and such. Already broke one xd9000i pulling out treese (I know...its even worse when you break a birf and a winch pulling out trees)...