Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 - Manual

Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL
BADGER Electric Winch
Model BADGER 2500
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety
Precautions.
BADGER 2500 WINCH
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5
Rated line pull per layer (lbs) 2500 2090 1800 1580 1400
(kgs) 1133 947 815 716 634
Cumula Ɵve cable (Ō)* 7 15 25 37 50
capacity per layer (m)* 2.12 4.56 7.6 11.3 15.2
(3/16" - 4.8mm - dia. cable)
*CABLE MUST BE UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.
Line pull (lbs)
NO 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Įrst layer (kgs) LOAD 227 453 680 906 1133
Line speed (fpm) 18 17 15 12 11 7.5
Įrst layer (mpm) 5.5 5.1 4.6 3.7 3.4 2.3
Amp draw (12v) 36 60 90 116 140 160
Note: Fairlead does not
attach directly to winch.
Winch shown with mounting
plate, sold separately
.
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 per-
manent 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 move-
ment 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
follow 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 Badger 2500
winches are designed primarily for gen-
eral use. This winch is not designed to be
used in industrial applications (car haul-
ers/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 fac-
tory for further information.