Prior to finalizing the design of the product, QUICK WINCH™ performed a series of tests on the MEGA TORK Ratchet/Winch bar. While the MEGA TORK is rated at 500 ft/lbs, the tests showed that the MEGA TORK did not fail -- even at 1455 ft/lbs of pressure -- which was the maximum rating that could be tested in the engineering labs. In addition, because the product is a solid chrome vanadium bar, there is no risk of a welded tip breaking off under the pressure of day to day use, as exists with the standard winch bar.