A hand-crank winch mainly serves a towing function. It can rescue a stranded vehicle in times of trouble, making it a dependable tool that car owners can rely on in critical moments. For this reason, many car owners choose to prepare in advance by purchasing a winch. However, during the purchasing process, there is often confusion about one of the winch’s specifications — the horizontal pulling force.

From a literal standpoint, horizontal pulling force refers to the force applied in a horizontal direction. This force includes the power generated by the drive systems of various wheeled vehicles — such as cars, bicycles, and motor vehicles — that is transmitted to the wheels. The magnitude of this pulling force depends on the winch motor’s power and the movement speed of the towed vehicle. This speed can be adjusted as needed and is not fixed.

For example, a 1,200 lb winch has a horizontal pulling force of 500 kg, an 1,800 lb winch has a pulling force of 800 kg, and a 2,600 lb winch has a pulling force of 1,100 kg. It is clear that the greater the rated load capacity of the hand-crank winch, the greater its horizontal pulling force. With higher pulling force, a vehicle can be rescued from muddy roads more quickly.