Abstract: A radial load measuring apparatus is disclosed, which may include a rotational member rotatably supported to rotate about an axis of rotation and configured to be subjected to a radial load, and at least one support member interfacing with the rotational member. Each support member may have a contact interface that is oriented at an oblique angle relative to a reference plane comprising the axis of rotation, such that the radial load applied to the rotational member is translated into a proportional axial force applied to the at least one support member in an axial direction. The radial load measuring apparatus may include a force sensor configured to measure the proportional axial force applied to the at least one support member from which to determine a magnitude of the radial load.

Abstract: A piece of heavy construction or forestry equipment includes an internal combustion engine configured to generate power from combustion of fuel, a winch coupled to the internal combustion engine such that power generated by the internal combustion engine is transmitted to the winch by a non-mechanical connection, a first electronic control unit, wherein the first electronic control unit is configured to control operation of components of the piece of heavy construction equipment other than the winch, and a second electronic control unit, wherein the second electronic control unit is independent of the first electronic control unit and configured to control operation of the winch.