We have a 12k mounted on a tilting flat trailer at work. We use it to pull 6'x14' sheds on and off at sites that we set up. Its been used to take the grunt work out of a lot of stuff. I cannot speak about the nylon cable, but the steel cable version we have has been a life saver. My opinion is you can't beat it for the price. It is also set up with 2 batteries. Even after a full charge, it tends to wipe them out if you really work it for awhile. Good luck