• The capstan type is unique.
• You're not limited to the length of cable that a drum will hold.
• Pulling power does not decrease as the drum fills as is the case with drum type winches.
• You can take up slack in the winch line or play out line, by hand, without running the winch.
• Gas powered winches excel for long, remote pulls.
• With gas powered winches, you're not tied to a vehicle battery.
• Carry in your hand, back pack, vehicle or boat. Lock and store when not in use
• You can pull loads long distances or continuously without overheating the motor or loss of pulling power.
• Simpson capstans pull with rope, not wire cable.
• Strong, flexible, lightweight rope is readily available.
• Rope can be knotted and tied.
• Rope is safer if it breaks and snaps back.