Ramsey Winch UTV Honcho 5000 - Manual

Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service class. It features a highly efficient 3 stage
planetary gear set which transmits torque from a permanent magnet motor. A safe positive clutch allows
free spooling for quick cable deployment. Your Ramsey winch was designed and manufactured to provide
you with the utmost in utility. As with any device that combines power and movement in its use, there are
dangers if improperly used.
At the same time, there are easier and faster ways for getting the job done if certain precautions are taken
first. Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation
from your Ramsey Winch and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use. When you fol-
low our guidelines for operation, your Ramsey winch will give you many years of satisfying service. Thank
you for choosing Ramsey. You will be glad you have one working for you.
Please Note: Ramsey UTV 5000 winches are designed primarily for ATV/UTV use. This winch is not designed to be used in industrial
applications (car haulers /carriers, wreckers, hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant it to be suitable for such use. Ramsey makes
a separate, complete line of winches for industrial/commercial use. Please contact the factory for further information.
CAUTION: R EAD AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH . S EE S AFETY P RECAUTIONS .
Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4 5 6
(lbs) 5,000 4,200 3,600 3,200 2,800 2,600
(kg) 2,270 1,900 1,630 1,450 1,270 1,180
(ft) 5 15 30 40 55 60
(m) 1.5 4.5 9 12.1 16.7 18.2
(lbs)
NO
1,000 3,000 5,000
(kg)
LOAD
454 1,363 2,272
(FPM)
15 11 8 5
(MPM)
4.5 3.3 2.4 1.5
Amp Draw
(12v)
45 100 155 230
Line Speed First
Layer
Line Pull First
Layer
Rated Line Pull
Per Layer
Cumulative Cable
Capacity Per
Layer*
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
UTV HONCHO 5000 Winch
* Depends on cable being uniformly wound
onto drum.
NOTE: Fairlead does not attach directly to winch.