Steel or Synthetic winch rope - what, why and when?
We often get asked these questions so have written a brief guide to the pros and cons of each.
Steel Cable
The original industry standard for winches is aircraft-grade steel cable, it’s more durable than synthetic rope, but is heavier and not as strong. It's also better than synthetic ropes when winching in highly abrasive situations or terrains it is less prone to fraying and abrading. Steel is also more affordable than synthetic and requires less maintenance.
