Ramsey Winch ATV2500 Owner's Manual

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 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 precau-
tions 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
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
ATV2500 WINCH
LAYER OF CABLE
Rated line pull per layer (lbs)
(kgs)
Cumulative cable (ft)*
capacity per layer (m)*
(3/16" - 4.8mm - dia. cable)
*CABLE MUST BE UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.
Line pull (lbs)
first layer (kgs)
Line speed (fpm)
first layer (mpm)
Amp draw (12v)
Ramsey Winch Company
ATV Electric Winch Model ATV2500
1 2
2500 2090 1800
1133 947 815
7 15
2.12 4.56
NO 500 1000 1500
LOAD 227 453 680
18 17 15
5.5 5.1 4.6
36 60 90 116
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 ATV 2500 winches are
designed primarily for ATV use. This winch is
not designed to be used in industrial applica-
tions (car haulers/carriers, wreckers, hoisting,
etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant it to be
suitable for such use. Ramsey makes a sepa-
rate, complete line of winches for industrial/
commercial use. Please contact the factory for
further information.
OWNER'S MANUAL
3 4 5
1580 1400
716 634
25 37 50
7.6 11.3 15.2
2000 2500
906 1133
12 11 7.5
3.7 3.4 2.3
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