Have been recovering various wheeled and tracked casualities using many types of vehicles over last 40 years starting with Marshall 12/20, Unipower Hanibal,, Fordson Majors, Militant MK 1 and 3,Foden EKA, Scammell EKA, Pioneer, Highwayman,and even the chaindrive and never had any problems.
We have been taught from an early age how to recover many types of vehicle,and tree removal which can cause major stresses on the winch tractor and rope. If in doubt add a snatch block or three.
Experience and family knowledge.
The Freer Family.