Westech Rigging Supply Q&AAnswer
Jun 19, 2019 - 09:04 AM
On a PCW5000, you can install the optional 85mm drum PCA-1100 (sold separately). You will gain in speed from 40ft/min to 60ft/min but lose in pulling capacity from 2200lb to 1600lb approximately. The biggest drum available is the 108mm installed on a PCH2000 (a different winch). It would theoretically fit, but it has not been tested. It would certainly increase the pulling speed (Im guessing around 80ft/min) but the pulling capacity would probably be around 1000 lb or less.
If speed is the primary concern, you may consider the PCW5000-HS (High Speed). The gear ratio in this winch is lower making it much faster. In its factory configuration it will pull 770lb at 118ft/min. If you install the smaller optional drum (57mm PCA-1110), you will pull 1100lb at 80ft/min.
