Ok - I thought I understood electricity ratings (watts, volts, amps). I know volts and undestand watts is a measure of work - but amps are a capacity. So when a motor has a rating of 12volts and...
Another wrinkle is that any motor rating from the rating plate, box, or instructions/manual will not be what the motor uses when in operation. Typically, it will be less than the rating.
If you intend to use a winch to load a motorcycle in a truck, it may be cheaper and more elegant to pull wire from the vehicle's battery and, if the winch is a temporary convenience and will be moved, install a quality connector system. I like Anderson Powerpole connectors for devices like this.
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