Pulling stuff with a drill winch

We used this little Warn Drill Winch to pull logs out of the woods in this video on my main channel. • Turning a dead oak tre...
Today, we're doing a dedicated video testing and having fun with this little thing. For small jobs it's slow, but effective. For big jobs...well, you had better bring all sorts of pulleys and have a lot of patience. Enjoy the review!
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[@olaf421]

'thats smoking' 'thats kinda normal for ryobe' good one

[@nigelmanders9902]

Mine smokes to in extreme use

[@countryboyforlife2921]

It’s true tho

[@Mp57navy]

Never had my DeWalt powertools smoke. Only thing that had to be done, was to replace brushes every few months. Now they are even brushless.

[@spagettmaster3429]

Tim Sauerland he said that’s not normal for ryobe

[@oskarstack-michasiw2812]

Lol

[@kyleslater5245]

Not unsubing for this. 10 minutes of you trying to do things backwards is what most of us come here for.

[@siddhant5068]

That's Speciality of Seth. That's why 700,000 people come for.

[@thomaspayne6866]

It’s also what most of us do

[@gthetree1]

Safety sticker: “NEVER Exceed 500 lbs.” Seth: “We can probably pull more than 500 lbs.”

[@jaridkeen123]

Famous last words

[@geraldg4631]

Grant Hester I literally had to go back and read it again to see if I’m wrong or if it’s Seth😂😂

[@nikolajovic8497]

30% more probably

[@jtrump3740]

I welded the slip lovejoy style coupling inside of it and it will now pull what ever the cable or drill will handle

[@smoothjazzfails]

Destin from SmarterEveryDay: “Did someone say ‘SNATCH BLOCK’?!”

[@TwentyTwoThirtyThree]

Was just gonna comment that!!! He could move wayyy more with a snatch block

[@AbyssEyes02]

@@TwentyTwoThirtyThree i was gonna do the same

[@brandyxpx]

exactly my thoughts!

[@TwentyTwoThirtyThree]

Kind of interesting how many people watch Destin, and also watch Seth. A future collaboration with MTB SCIENCE PERHAPS?!?!

[@smoothjazzfails]

TwentyTwo22ThirtyThree 22 the possibilities are endless.

[@optokapler]

Hey Seth, try adding small logs between the ground and the log you want to pull (like rollers), that winch can pull much bigger trees that way for sure!

[@publicmichaelzmit]

That's how the monuments of the ancient civilisations was build. It's not like rollers are new technology - and it seems like there is plenty good logs for the job just laying around.

[@buliwyf3236]

About 4 inch diameter 24 inches long about every 2 feet down the log.

[@optokapler]

@@publicmichaelzmit Exactly!

[@macswanton9622]

painfully obvious, from the get go

[@jasonk1540]

This is also why he mentioned the skid. I think he was just trying to put this thing through it’s paces today.

[@jessecw2]

Using some pulleys, you could pull 2-8 times the rated weight We used to mess around with pulleys in the fire department for rescue training. Really cool to see a 200lb person lift 1000 plus

[@TheKidWilderness]

He explained in the end of the video how excruciatingly slow that would be

[@PatrickBenoit10]

Yea snatch blocks could be useful in some scenarios, but it would be so slow

[@erik0287]

Slow but moving is better than heavy and not budging though. It’s a nice trick to have in your pocket

[@the.devils.kettle]

If you went to the effort of pulleys... you could pull it manually with ease and not spend $$ on a warn winch!

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

@@TheKidWilderness Slow but it would be constantly pulling something. Not like what he did tugging, stopping, tugging, stopping, reset, tug, stop and repeat. A pulley would have done what he did in probably 50 if not 75% of the time he did with a lot less effort.

[@jaridkeen123]

Seth always makes me laugh

[@muymuymg71889]

Ok

[@yeahsure933]

Yea

[@woodlandwillmtb]

Me too

[@ketansaart1546]

"Channel your inner grandpa" 😁😁 so funny and positive. People should use such respect growing phrases rather than associating old people with fart, crippledness, burden or whatever negatives. You are a true grandson 😎

[@paytondean1339]

NEVER USE AS A HOIST Seth: Say no more

[@Redrush11]

Hold my beer

[@topspot4834]

Stupid, especially without glasses. That cable snaps it could kill you.

[@jacobnichols5573]

@@topspot4834 Thanks captain safety

[@rickt151]

@@topspot4834 (car) seat belts could also kill you, most of the time they don't luckily. Just like the winch cable, it could, but it probably won't.

[@achooblessyou]

4:46 think i found Chewbacca.

[@earrapeinsane9584]

Ollie Rouse lmao

[@kaicartoons3282]

Just about to comment that

[@pascu6712]

hahaha lmao

[@Alttabbins]

"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."

[@regwarren4wd943]

Red and Green

[@Vanabond]

Classic. Filmed in my home town

[@regwarren4wd943]

Stinson MTB Where

[@Vanabond]

@@regwarren4wd943 Hamilton Ontario, CHCH news building. You run into the two guys often around town!

[@regwarren4wd943]

Stinson MTB I live in Australia

[@williamhardy367]

4:46 you could be the next chewbacca

[@legoman8960]

lol

[@sethminer3427]

This is a ridiculously well produced video. I can't believe this is his second channel

[@leonvdm]

I have a similar winch and use it all the time. Super handy when cutting down trees that hang over water. I almost never have to cut drowned wood since I own that thing. I super like it.

[@benvinall5856]

Love how real this is! He gets things wrong like all of us in the face of adversities we never foresee..

[@TheDrWhac]

There is something called a "Log Skidding Cone". It goes over the front of the log so that it doesn't dig into the ground :)

[@Verdigris.]

I've not heard of a log skid cone, but when I saw that he had some wheels available (on the trolley) I figured he could do something with that.

[@alexanderwoolley1623]

​@@Verdigris.honestly I was just thinking chuck a small dolley under each end, strap it down and drag it from there, would easily cut the time of winching in half.

[@MattyBeamNG]

7:20 this is why i am subscribed

[@Brett0206]

Back in the day, I used to help build stream rehabilitation structures in B.C. We used a Lewis winch, which attaches to a chainsaw instead of a drill. Basically the same idea though. Once you figure out how to use them, they are pretty capable. Something like 4000 lb rating.

[@seanc6128]

Watching you build stuff has helped me feel better about being short. You are a very capable person despite your stature.

[@pnwshredder2559]

When you're pulling heavy stuff throw like a jacket over that cable just incase it snaps. It will help prevent taking your head off if it breaks lol

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

500 pounds couldn't break that cable but I see where your head is at.

[@pnwshredder2559]

@@combustionpropulsion4883 better safe than sorry. 500lbs definitely wouldn't break it. I am always overly cautious with cables. We were pulling heavy shit with the excavator and it snapped and damn near took the top part of the foremans cab off on his truck lol. We think the cable had a weak spot were didn't see. We were well below its weight limit too. Luckily no one was hurt.

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

@@pnwshredder2559 You're right, I see people do stupid stuff with winch safety all of the time and it makes me cringe. But with the rating of that cable and the max 500lbs that that winch can pull there is no way even if that cable did break that it could cause any damage.

[@PabzRoz]

@@combustionpropulsion4883 He has no idea how heavy something is that hes towing if he cant pick it up. Especially when that log started digging itself into the dirt? Easily way over 500lbs of force right there. Regardless on weight and cable strength its always good to practice safety and get into the habbit of covering your cable.

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

@@PabzRoz I agree, but the winch slips at 500lbs so it can't have more than 500lbs on the cable. There isn't more than a little snap In that if it breaks.

[@thehungrybiker2668]

Seth: After the loam there is peanut butter Me: Licks lips

[@sander.l2757]

Me with peanut allergy: licks the dirt. WhY CaNt I bReTh?

[@norwegianmountainbiker236]

Name checks out

[@mariamacfarlane5469]

Not yet

[@quinvertolli4504]

Seth. Try and find a way to use leverage to move the log onto some sort of wheel set. Something with castor wheels with some tread. That way you can reduce the friction between the ground and the log and pull much heavier logs. Then when you spool up the whole winch you just unhook and move it to a further tree. I bet you can build something like that very cheaply!

[@bennicholson1572]

Quin Vertolli I reckon an axle at the mid point like they do for large kayaks/canoes.

[@brandonstevens4705]

Two words Seth essential craftsman that channel has everything you need just go there!

[@tylermckey8253]

Me and many others that think they’re better than everyone else: “Let me teach you about a little thing called a SNATCH BLOCK!”

[@chasm9557]

I was thinking about a hand-crank winch. You can modify it by taking the handle off and putting a locknut on and using a cordless impact driver to turn it. He'd have to test it, but I think it would have more torque. The only downside is that I don't think I've ever seen one with a release to pull out cable quickly.

[@pyguy9915]

Must say "SNATCH BLOCK!" like Destin Sandlin : )

[@Girack]

Came here for this!

[@thekyledebacker]

This was fun to watch but for efficiency I would stick to trying to run everything off the gator winch. Gator in as far as you want/can and put some big blocks behind the tires or load a bunch of weight in it (airbag lander?). Get a long metal cable extension (not too stretchy) for the gator winch and a bunch of snatch blocks. Zigzag the snatch blocks and cable from tree to tree down the trail to the log you want to recover. Remove the the snatch blocks one by one as the log passes by. This is nice because you have completely flexibility as to angle of pull (both horizontal and vertical). Use double pulley or block and tackle set ups for heavier objects to get more mechanical advantage. There’s always rollers too but that’s a lot of work when you have the gator winch but they could save your trail. The sled idea is probably more fitting. There’s always come alongs too which can be a nice accessory in tricky spots. Check out Smarter Everydays video on this. Thanks for all the videos Seth. Long time fan!

[@TheBirchCreek]

Even a stupid little branch underneath the log, used as a roller, would make a great difference.

[@keller_bmx]

Yes! I love the behind the scenes aspect of this channel! Very cool!

[@ch_chone]

This channel is rocking so far, Seth. I really like the more casual style you have going on.

[@johnsiebert7023]

Good review, and a hell of an effort!I still say old manual Come-Along FTW! Also, any kind of skid or sled is VERY helpful for both ease of movement and reducing trail gouging. Even a little nose cone of steel or aluminum. I've used an old broken shovel blade for just this purpose...hook the stomper-flats at the top of the blade on the leading edge of the log and allow the shovel blade ride under the log to just keep the front from digging in. Every little bit helps!

[@maxcheshire2165]

I love it that Seth really abuses his tools can we Seth get some proper tool like Makita and Milwaukee. Love the videos by the way

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"it's need MO POWA BABY!!" - James Pumphrey-

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A MO POWAH BABY

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😁

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@@alexgrant6965 He is back! Check the latest UpToSpeed.

[@alexgrant6965]

Aarón Pérez Torres that was my next video in queue, that’s great lmao

[@platypushatstand]

Every review you do is useful, it highlights good from bad, that’s priceless. 👍

[@robertc49]

You're on the level. Can't stop watching.

[@lewispage6742]

4:45 inner 12 year old Seth comes out”muuuuummmmm

[@bobtheblob1668]

"channel your inner grandpa" lmaooo im dead

[@snyper1401]

I have seen old car hoods used as sleds for moving logs, thanks for the fun videos.

[@Evan-zu4dd]

Seth- here's a "hack" for your winch: find a bunch of short medium sized logs(large limb sections. Line them up in front of log as rollers, then winch heavy log over them without tearing up ground and way less resistance). Just grab the roller logs from the back and move them up front as you go along. Good luck and keep up the great work! Long time fan of your content on both channels!

[@mtbdalily2757]

Seth: how hard is this to lift? Tree: im not gonna move mate Seth: uuurrg

[@navnav5338]

"I WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO UNSUB TODAY" i subbed and liked just for that

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Now you should unsub and re sub

[@jacksondailey7198]

Me too

[@ptulip1]

Same

[@PortCapital]

That winch is gonna be a pain in ass. Just an idea, park your gator as close as you can and then use pulleys attached to trees to pull around through the forest. That way you can use your gators winch and just pull in straight lines from pulley to pulley until you get it where you want.

[@streddaz]

As my Dad used to say "If you can't tie and knot, tie a lot!"

[@natewalinder6320]

I feel like no one else is saying it... can we just take a second to appreciate how good of video quality this video is

[@jeremyl9203]

“I wonder how many people are going to unsubscribe today?” - Seth *Gains 2k followers in a day* Edit: Thanks for the likes :)

[@Booooooooooooooooost]

Lol

[@Free_style_bikes_official]

Is ti not a goob idea

[@Free_style_bikes_official]

Good not goob😅😅😠😠😠

[@Free_style_bikes_official]

No me

[@oskarsnaglis3402]

the trickster

[@mattpeters7884]

we have one at work, I am a tree surgeon and we use it all the time!! use it when digging out small stumps it awesome at that. you cut through roots while it pulls on it 👍🏻👍🏻. plus use it to pull a 6 wheeled trailer around.

[@tristanhathaway7893]

"its smoking, that kinda normal for ryobi" Seths Bike Hacks - 2020

[@jasonk1540]

Thank you for mentioning the snatch blocks. I was thinking about those the whole time (thanks for that SmarterEveryDay). I feel like you could do with a winch that works at this speed if you could just set it to run without holding a button (could have an auto off at the ends of the cable) or at least a wireless control. Fire and observe would make it way less tedious than being stooped over holding that trigger.

[@bus79]

Try some thick PVC pipes under the front to keep it from digging in, you would only need a few. Another thing would be get a small winch and plate and strap that to a tree with a marine battery. You already use the dolly, a small winch and battery would be almost as portable. Just be cautious with metal wire, when it snaps, its tends to head back to the winch IE where you are standing. Most 4x4 guys always throw like a towel or some kind of weight in the middle to slow down the effect.

[@GeddyRC]

Mike Buskirk yeah I like the idea of PVC pipes more than logs; although they’re definitely prone to cracking when you have a 500lb log getting winch-pulled into them

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Agreed. Channel your inner Egyptian building pyramids...

[@mattj5729]

5:02-5:17 is the best/most relatable 15 seconds of Seth's channel that I've ever watched 👌🏼😂

[@paulblyth5047]

I love hard work I could watch it all day

[@olivernewton9958]

If you can find one at a military surplus store, using a skedco would help with moving logs to protect your trails. I believe they are made of polyurethane and the are flexible. Whether you use the Gator’s winch, the hand held, or muscle it will protect your trails from getting dug up.

[@fishingfpv2466]

Hey seth just an idea for moving the logs a little easier maybe get a very thick piece of plastic have it sloped at the front of the log so the log doesn't dig itself into the mud. Kind of like a sled but thicker plastic. Edit: just realized at 6 minutes in the video you came up with a similar idea.

[@eg0t1st1k4l]

“Why am I watching this idiot?” Because I love this idiot

[@letour32rr]

It would be great for trail crew members to use after a storm to move fallen trees off to the side of the trail. That drill, a couple batteries, and the winch could fit in a backpack easily.

[@dramzzzz]

Hey Seth you should throw a line dampener over the cable when pulling max loads. In case the cable snaps, it’ll reduce recoil

[@steeezy_mcgee]

Seth will never run out of ideas😂

[@IPOOskar]

You're correct about the snatch block cutting the speed in half...but it would have also doubled the weight you could have pulled before that clutch started kicking out...

[@Iamgavrilo]

One of the best channels on the planet

[@davidboucher4535]

Looks like an expensive come along with a drill mounted motor. I’ll just us a come along!!!!!!!!

[@S12XR]

This. Came here to say exactly this. Get a come-a-long dude or even a hi-lift jack.

[@christianburrell5564]

I’m just picturing the cable stepping and whipping back into Seth.

[@Aviation-kx6wf]

Hey Seth I’m liking your new kind of vlogging I really like how you have a camera man and your talking live instead of voice overs honestly it feels even better! Keep it up! 😃

[@Randombikekid]

I think part of what keeps us watching is that you post stuff we don’t expect, or something you haven’t done before. These things interest us, not drive us away.

[@positiivi_teme]

Such a missed opportunity. "thanks for hoisting with me today" would have been fitting.

[@AnglerDanNE]

With a quality drill it works a lot better. My friend had one, I used my brushless Milwaukee drill on it and it was awesome.

[@anastasiabaima2424]

Now I have a great present for a few family members. thank you for the review

[@jon-jonmunro3956]

Get a kayak trolley, treat the log like a kayak!

[@cup_and_cone]

Kayak carts are made of aluminum (so they don't rust) and are only rated for about 150lbs max. There's no way I could see my kayak cart hauling a 12-18" log...nevermind picking it up a good foot off the ground to get it on top of the cart.

[@ajstalter]

Need 2 wheel barrow wheels and a "nice" pipe to connect them. Then put it on the end of the log with the winch rope and ratchet strap the wheels to the log.

[@superedge99]

This is the worst idea ever. How are you supposed to effectively use the log like a kayak? Going through white water on a log is pretty dangerous, harder to paddle steer and definitely too heavy.

[@jtslmn720]

You need to get a come-a-long too

[@joshtrower7286]

that wat I sed

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[@nickmargol608]

This is my favorite type of Seth content

[@chloride4911]

I like this style of video Seth It seems more fun

[@GrandmaSkillz]

"Never pull more than 500lb" Seth: let's push it

[@OayxYT]

7:39 only Seth would do that

[@elijahwu4168]

This is great, brought me many laughs and much enjoyment. great content

[@BigVanLittleAdventures]

This is getting better than the original channel.

[@byCDMC]

Pro tip: use pulleys to increase the towing power. You can tow twice as much, or more with the same winch

[@benjamincaputo8712]

“I wonder how many people are gonna unsubscribe today “ Good one But I’m not, cause u can make anything interesting! 😅😅😅😅😅😝😝😝

[@PianoBoyLiam]

I would’ve liked your comment, but it has 8 emojis at the end.

[@mw2filmmaker]

Hilarious video Seth! Really enjoyed this style.

[@ChasingChevy]

It is probably strong enough to be used with an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill. Hook it up to the saw and have it help you pull the saw through the wood.

[@senbilverglate9638]

"That's kinda normal for Ryobi"

[@francisfedorovics5759]

You could make a sled from wood and make it so the log sits in it and add the winch to the sled or you can try to pull it Please like so seth can see this

[@seairis616]

Very helpful because I was going to use this to hoist AC units onto RV roofs. I'll be using a different product.

[@jameshoff7986]

By far my favorite episode

[@iflycentral]

"That's kinda normal for Ryobe" had me rolling! 🤣

[@hudatva]

Thank you very much. You have done what I need

[@southfloridamtb8425]

Hi love your videos, maybe a 4 wheeler that has 4x4 can help you move some logs around in narrow trails can work and some have a winch. Its also good if someone else needs to use it or if the gator breaks. I volunteer on my local trails and we have one just for that to get in the tight trails the gator cant, just a thought and not that expensive for a preowned one.. enjoy.

[@bentweedy4975]

Why is this so much funnier than the main channel. We love you Seth! 😂😂❤️

[@georgec7798]

Hi, that was pretty cool when you hoisted yourself up, it looks like this drill winch has a braking system which is great for a project I want to use it for. Thanks for the video

[@woodman1701]

Just bought one off amazon for field fence straining. Trying it out tomorrow. And yes, I may end up using a snatch block. If it works well I’ll ditch the come along.

[@stevenrausch3085]

I'd suggest rollers. My brother and moved a boat across 3/4 mile of mud flats with this method.

[@mvblitzyo]

looks like it could be useful n I'm a tree guy .. often find myself in area's when i need a light load winch . I did not know about this winch until your video thanks ..

[@tylerross6973]

Big fan of this second channel.

[@Svenmpa]

As I said in a comment on your other video where this thing was used : if you have someone around that has a horse, borrow the horse and its owner. Easy peasy moving that log in the forest via horse! Do it!

[@jeffbailey7328]

I absolutely love mine. The only catch is I only use it as a hoist. It's absolutely a great hoist.

[@justinreynolds7944]

I love this channel...u should def show more bloopers or hard times u had from the other channel on this one

[@NWforager]

just saw a vid of a windshield wiper motor winch and led me to Seth's 2nd channel ! yes 🚲🤘🏾

[@mattydarbs8720]

When we move logs with a winch in the uk we cut and round off the end of the log, this way it skids a lot easier across the surface.

[@Aheitchoo]

I did not find this review useful, I did find it entertaining. In all seriousness, good vid. I enjoy the style of your other channel a little more, but your still one of the best.

[@sweetotb8301]

i like the format of you talking in front of the camera its a nice change of pace

[@sweetotb8301]

correction i dident know this wasent seth bike hacks subscribed!!!

[@kingqman8250]

Love this new unscripted feel! Keep it up👌

[@wow6704]

Seth’s your vids are awesome

[@patricelebrasseur5649]

They are pretty good in industrial setting while replacing drive chain conveyor belt and the like

[@MrJames_1]

I think you hit the nail on the proverbial head when you mentioned snatch blocks. If you had to build Rome on your own (for eg), with enough snatch blocks you could do it with this inexpensive little critter, and all you'd risk would be a blister on your trigger finger. 🌲🏛👷‍♀️

[@jaydenmanns6891]

Love the video Seth

[@LSABERM]

i like your new, more casual videos.... Keep it up!!!