The winches are available in 8,000- and 10,000-pound models and feature a permanent magnet DC 12V Motor with 1.8hp output and a 210:1 gear reduction ratio.

The patent demonstrates how an electric vehicle could use the high-voltage battery system and drive motor to power an integrated winch system.

The Profile 9500's power is derived from a torque-laden 5.5hp, 12-volt DC series-wound electric reversible motor that is able to pull 9,500 pounds. For specialized applications, the winch is ...

The patent demonstrates how an electric vehicle could use the high-voltage battery system and drive motor to power an integrated winch system.

Ford is developing a winch for electric vehicles that would plug directly into a charge port. To make this work, the winch would have a DC motor, allowing it to run off power from the battery pack ...