SamHit 0 #1 Posted 2 hours ago I just got a 312-8 and wanted to mount a winch on the front. Has anyone mounted one on the front axle, in the gap between the engine and front hood, and put the rope through the hood? Was wondering if that axle was strong to support that? Also any pictures of how you were able to mount it would be appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,497 #2 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) @SamHit This is what I did with my 312-8. See the thread. One of the hidden features is I add some spacers to widen the space of the arms extending back to the frame. This gave enough room for the mule drive to mount. Edited 1 hour ago by CCW 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,984 #3 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Welcome! Consider doing just what CCW did - the axle sees enough loading as is. Better to mount to the frame... or... if it is for temporary use, How about an adapter to go into a front receiver hitch? I used an old rusty Mule Drive & a HFT ATV receiver. Still allows the hood to open normally. Edited 1 hour ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,238 #4 Posted 1 hour ago I use mine for weights when plowing, winch for raising / lowering my snow plow blades, and a 2" hitch to move trailers around... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
