Problem 6.23 - Power Transmission & Gear Assemblies

Problem Statement

A lawnmower engine supplying 2 hp running at 3200 rpm is being used to power a homemade winch. Given the gearing shown, determine the heaviest load that can be lifted.

A lawnmower engine with a horsepower of hp has a radius of 0.5 in. This engine is being used to power a homemade winch of radius 3 in supporting a load of w. [Problem adapted from © Chris Galitz CC BY NC-SA 4.0]