scotty 252 #1 Posted November 11, 2016 What diameter is the rear cable on a wheel horse brinley hitch. I just bought 3/32 and i put some pressure on it and it snapped pretty easy. Also any ideas for how to make a cheap one up would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,662 #2 Posted November 11, 2016 I believe you need 1/8" 1x19 wire rope. If you know someone with high tensile wire fencing they probably have a crimping tool that would work to put on the compression sleeves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #3 Posted November 11, 2016 Does it matter if i use the plastic coated kind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,662 #4 Posted November 11, 2016 Can't say but would be hard to put a compression sleeve on it.Insert other media Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #5 Posted November 11, 2016 Lowell @wheelhorseman1000 is a vendor here and sells what you need. You could send him a PM. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted November 11, 2016 4 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Lowell @wheelhorseman1000 is a vendor here and sells what you need. You could send him a PM. This was going to be my suggestion! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #7 Posted November 11, 2016 Looks like thats the best route. They look heavy duty. Thanks for the help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #8 Posted November 12, 2016 Making your own cable is a lot harder than anyone thinks - it takes a hydraulic compression tool to properly crimp the cable end stops , those rotary units start around $1500 and up . Sleeve type ends will work but will eventually fail and it's rare to find one that will meet or exceed the cable's rating . Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #9 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Lowell makes replacement lift cables for the Wheel Horse tractors tha are better than the original -no doubt about it. ! AND, if you need a custom cable he can make to your specifications. Also he has the Hein Werner pump internal springs and a lot of other goodies he makes too! Edited November 12, 2016 by Lane Ranger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #10 Posted November 12, 2016 Amen that , I have a replacement rear cable for my 1277 since it's original is about to snap and frayed badly . His new one is a work of art for sure , excellent quality . Hats off to Lowell for taking this on , not a cheap project nor easy in any sense ... Sarge 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
