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Here is a 1/50 Cat D6T Wire Puller I am building.    100_5965 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  100_5967 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  100_5966 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  100_5968 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>
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Would I be correct in guessing that this would be used for stringing power lines?
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They are used for positioning and putting the correct amount of "sag" in transmission lines between towers or poles. They have "inching" electronics in the winch hydraulics for precision control.
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Gee: I have learned something brand new in my old age. Thanks Ken. CAW
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That's pretty cool, thanks for the info.
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Your welcome guys, I enjoy researching this stuff!
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