Toy Man, I had the same plan... power puller with rope instead of cable. I'd hate to be standing next to that thing if a wire cable broke. Did you have any problems switching out the stock wire cable? If you don't mind, do you remember how much the whole setup cost and who you purchased it through? I'm wondering if there is a better deal on the rope out there than what I've seen...($150 or so for the rope, which is sold in lengths too long for the reel).

Thanks!