[AT] Cummins Industrial Tools?

[Mike Sloane]

A flyer came in the mail today announcing a "one day only sale" at the 
local fire company. It is being put on by "Cummins Industrial Tools" 
<www.cumminstools.com>. Looking over the 4 page full color flyer, it 
would seem that they get their stuff from the same sources as Harbor 
Freight and similar importers. I was going to pass, figuring I have all 
the cheap Chinese tools I need at the moment, but one thing caught my 
eye: they show a "12 volt winch, 2000 lb. Capacity" for $80 ("regular 
price $99"). <http://www.cumminstools.com/browse.cfm/4,103.html>

Now it seems that I managed to get my Farmall 560D stuck in the edge of 
my marsh, and none of my other tractors can get enough of grip a in the 
soft wet ground to pull it out. I was wondering if I could attach this 
winch to a tractor on high ground or a nearby very large ash tree nearby 
and just wind it out. It isn't all that stuck - it is just that the 
black much we have for ground around here is like grease when it is wet. 
I figure that the same winch could be used to help pull non-running 
tractors up on to my trailer and other similar chores. But I don't feel 
like spending $80 on something that won't do the job. Has anyone had any 
experience with either the Cummins Industrial Tool Co. or a similar 
winch? (the sale is 6/15, so I have a little time to decide.) Is it 
possible to bargain with these folks when you are there in person? 
(Cecil could probably have them down to $10 in no time, but I am not 
that good.)

Mike
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Mike Sloane
Allamuchy NJ
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