Ferguson winch Massey-Harris Ferguson Ltd., Coventry, England. Measuring instrument with a metal ribbon 2 meters long and an automatic which registers the number of lengths measured. The two operations can be done with one hand. Sicometre M. Reiter, Bludenz, Burs, Austria. Designed for tree felling, stump pulling, log transportation and loading as well as for hauling of trucks sunk in soft ground.
Operation is by reciprocating motion telescopic hand lever.
Even in case of a part failure, the load is still held. Lowering to the ground is always possible, the main working parts being duplicated, and, singe the gable is independent, any tackle combination is quickly made, thus multiplying the rated power. In normal position is 37 in. Master 24 in. It is equipped with a high-speed grinder and carbide burr.