The PIERCE 1/2 in winch cable is a complete cable assembly built for the 20K winch class. Includes a heavy-duty thimble, a safety swivel hook, and a swaged splicing sleeve — Pierce uses a hydraulic press to compress the sleeve around the cable, which is the standard for a properly built winch cable assembly. Available in 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 ft lengths.
How should I think about the 21,600 lb breaking strength?
21,600 lb is the hard number — the ultimate breaking strength. How close you ride to it depends on the job. For steady ranch or trailer work, we like staying conservative. For serious recovery, a lot of guys treat 2:1 as the outer edge — and they still inspect the cable every time, watch for kinks or broken strands, and don't yank it like it's made of rubber. Bottom line: 10,800 lbs at 2:1 is the math. Whether that's smart on your setup is up to you and your winch — use our winch capacity calculator to think it through, or call us if you want to talk it over.
- 1/2 in diameter wire rope
- 21,600 lb breaking strength — design pulls around your winch's rated capacity, not this number
- Lengths: 50, 75, 100, 125, or 150 ft
- Safety swivel hook included
- Heavy-duty thimble with hydraulically pressed swaged splicing sleeve
- Pierce SKU PS038x family — typically in stock
For the 3/8 in cable used on lighter winches, see the 3/8 in Winch Cable. For the eyelet that connects cable to the PS20000 drum, see the Cable Eyelet (PS20000). Sizing the cable to your winch and pull? Try the winch capacity calculator.
⚠️ Never use a winch for lifting or moving people. Pulling and recovery use only.
