Winch choices

[GsxrMike]

I did a search trying to find a thread on the available winches out there and what everyone uses. What have you had luck with and what have you not had luck with? I think warn is a good brand but pricey. I have seen a harbor freight winch in action and was actually impressed and I can get a 10,000# HF winch for under $500 but I don't want to waste my money. I think I should look at buying a winch because I am getting close to being "there" with my build.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Run far, far away from any HB winch.

Find a used Warn 8274; it will be the same price, faster, stronger, and more reliable than any new cheap winch.

 

[NorCalKid]

Old warns pop up on craigslist pretty often, I would rather have a used warn over a new hf anyday

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

If you really want a cheaper new winch, look at the T-Maxx stuff. They're ok.

 

[GNERGY]

Smittybuilt XRC10 10,000lb for $399. at 4 wheelparts. they come with a 1 yr warranty and you can but a lifetime warranty for like 30 bucks.
I bought the XRC8 8000lb and mounted it behind my front bumper.
I'll use my burb for hunting and mild 4 wheelin.
Tarey

 

[dremu]

Smittybuilt XRC10 10,000lb for $399. at 4 wheelparts. they come with a 1 yr warranty and you can but a lifetime warranty for like 30 bucks.
I bought the XRC8 8000lb and mounted it behind my front bumper.
I'll use my burb for hunting and mild 4 wheelin.
Tarey

Playing devil's advocate here: Thirty bucks buys you the right to remove the winch when it breaks, take it back, have it fixed, and reinstall it.

An old Warn, rebuilt on your bench with Billavista's help, is decidedly less likely to break, and if it does fail, you can fix it trailside -- where you need it! -- and move on.

(What do I know ... I have a Ramsey, but a 20+ year old one that I've been through myself, so if it does give me grief, I know what to do about it...)

-- A

 

[abig84]

if you get a harbor freight one just be sure to buy the warrenty. a friend of mine scraps old cars and has one on his trailer. he abuses the hell out of it and probably takes it back every year cause it breaks

 

[GsxrMike]

How does this look for a deal?

"I have a brand new Warn, Tabor 9000 lb. winch that is brand new in the box. It includes the winch, rope and roller fairlead. I bought it for a vehicle that has been sold and don't have any other use for it. This winch runs around $600 + shipping. Will sell for $500 firm."

Or this?

New Milemarker SI9500 winch w/roller fairlead - $499

Or this?

9000lb Warn Winch for receiver. quick Disconnect, electrical w/950 cca battery, 15 ft. remote cable. all for $900.00 OBO

Or this?

WARN MX8000 WINCH 12 VOLT READY TO GO WITH REMOTE. JUST PULLED OUT OF PAWN TODAY $299.99 FIRM. SEE AT COUNTRY PAWN 3842 SO WEST WICHITA, KS 67212 316-522-0132 M8000 Winch Specifications
Part Number: 26502 100' wire rope and roller fairlead
Rated Line Pull: 8000 lbs. single-line
Motor: 12V 4.8 hp Series Wound
Remote Control: Remote switch, 12' lead
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear Ratio: 216:1
Lubrication: Aeroshell #17
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Drum Diameter/Length: 2.5"/9.0"
Weight: 74 lbs.
Wire Rope: 80', 5/16" diameter. or 100', 5/16" diameter
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72"
Finish: Argent Gray Powder Coat
Nuts/Bolts: 39625

12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS
Line Pull Lbs. Line Speed FT./min Motor Current Pull by layer layer/Lbs.
0 42 80 amps 1/8000
2000 16 200 amps 2/7280
4000 11.9 285 amps 3/6670
6000 9.79 350 amps 4/6230
8000 8.01 435 amps

Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum


Winch Dimensions: 21.04" L. x 6.3" D. x 7.6" H.
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10.0" x 4.5"
M8000 - Roller Fairlead with 100' of wire rope
$610.95

 

[Big Blzn]

Selling in the Garage???? Someone's going to slap your pee pee.

 

[YZEATER]

i hope your joking?? he's asking which one to buy.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Milemarkers are cheap, Chinese winches.

The MX8000 at the pawn shop seems like a pretty good deal.

 

[Big Blzn]

How does this look for a deal?

"I have a brand new Warn, Tabor 9000 lb. winch that is brand new in the box. It includes the winch, rope and roller fairlead. I bought it for a vehicle that has been sold and don't have any other use for it. This winch runs around $600 + shipping. Will sell for $500 firm."

Or this?

New Milemarker SI9500 winch w/roller fairlead - $499

Or this?

9000lb Warn Winch for receiver. quick Disconnect, electrical w/950 cca battery, 15 ft. remote cable. all for $900.00 OBO

Or this?

WARN MX8000 WINCH 12 VOLT READY TO GO WITH REMOTE. JUST PULLED OUT OF PAWN TODAY $299.99 FIRM. SEE AT COUNTRY PAWN 3842 SO WEST WICHITA, KS 67212 316-522-0132 M8000 Winch Specifications
Part Number: 26502 100' wire rope and roller fairlead
Rated Line Pull: 8000 lbs. single-line
Motor: 12V 4.8 hp Series Wound
Remote Control: Remote switch, 12' lead
Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
Gear Ratio: 216:1
Lubrication: Aeroshell #17
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding Ring Gear
Brake: Automatic Direct Drive Cone
Drum Diameter/Length: 2.5"/9.0"
Weight: 74 lbs.
Wire Rope: 80', 5/16" diameter. or 100', 5/16" diameter
Recommended Battery: 650 CCA minimum for winching
Battery Leads: 2 gauge, 72"
Finish: Argent Gray Powder Coat
Nuts/Bolts: 39625

12V DC PERFORMANCE SPECS
Line Pull Lbs. Line Speed FT./min Motor Current Pull by layer layer/Lbs.
0 42 80 amps 1/8000
2000 16 200 amps 2/7280
4000 11.9 285 amps 3/6670
6000 9.79 350 amps 4/6230
8000 8.01 435 amps

Above performance specs are based on first layer of drum


Winch Dimensions: 21.04" L. x 6.3" D. x 7.6" H.
Mounting Bolt Pattern: 10.0" x 4.5"
M8000 - Roller Fairlead with 100' of wire rope
$610.95

i hope your joking?? he's asking which one to buy.

My bad. When I read it the first time I thought the first paragraph was him selling it but it must be an add he was quoting. All is good now I'll just go the the bathroom and slap my own pee pee.

 

[YZEATER]

ya, you can take care of that. ha ha.

 

[TDAWG1]

I have a Bulldog winch S. Watson calls it my Chink DOG but I like it. It is a 12,000lbs unit and they run about 675.00. We have bought a 9500lbs and about to get an 8000lbs. it is a Nice winch the Remote switch is a little not so great, But they make up for that in customer service.

 

[ryoken]

I've been shopping for months... I'm doing a hidden one, so I'm set on a Warn XD9000 if possible, or an m8000 if I have to settle... the xd9's are kinda hard to come by used, but the m8000's come up all the time...

you can pick up an 8274 on the bay used consistently for 3, 400.... if i wasn't going hidden, thats what I'd be hunting.. bunch the last couple weeks...

 

[twoslo4five0]

this is the best winch money can buy..i got mine for 500 and it came with a mount and all

 

[ryoken]

this is the best winch money can buy..i got mine for 500 and it came with a mount and all

eh, not to buy new! ch*ts like $1400!

I really wanna find that xd9000.. from what I've researched and concluded, that'd pretty much be the ultimate hidden... you could make a 12,000 work, but the dimensions are tight...

been a bunch of good 8274 deals lately...

 

[GsxrMike]

I would like to build mine on to a hitch so I can store it in the back and then put it into a receiver in the front or the back.

 

[DR]

I have the Xd9000i and I would have liked to gone bigger. There has been a few times when in sand and mud it wasn't quite enough for a full size, even with a snatch block. I've rescued 5 jeeps with it though... Thats always fun.

 

[dremu]

I would like to build mine on to a hitch so I can store it in the back and then put it into a receiver in the front or the back.

You can get the cradles pre-made, easy enough.

But the first time you try a sideways pull and all that angled force is on your receiver hitch ... you'll be popping tubes and bolts something fierce. If you're only gonna do mud pits where you're guaranteed a straight pull, maybe ... but tight trails, you'd be in trouble.

I give my weirdo hidden mount that, not only does it go from frame rail to frame rail, spreading out the force, it reinforces the frame rails as a crossmember (The big honking bumper should help too.)

OTOH, using the winch presupposes me getting my ass -- and the truck -- out on the trails, which doesn't seem to be happening. (My excuses involve a lack of money for gas, my wife not working, etc... )

-- A