front mounted winch

[ballymac]

Thinking of getting a winch for the front of my ranger and just wanted to guage opinion. I currently have a tirfor for any winch work which is grand but slow and was wondering if a vehicle mounted one would be a better option. I probably only get the winch out a handful of times a year but I have a job coming up in the next few weeks where I'll need to be pulling some heavy lumps of stuff out of a river so its going to be tough going with the tirfor.

If you have a vehicle mounted winch do you find it useful?

What type should I be considering?

What are the pros and cons?

Thanks

Ballymac

[SEAN TYNAN]

i think hydraulic winch would be best for tree work, electric winches are only good for short bursts

[normandylumberjack]

Agreed, electric are ok for de-bogging a truck, but for constant use a hydraulic, like Mile marker, are best. Have you considered a portable winch, like a capstan? I think Jonsies were knocking them out. honda engined from memory

[Le Sanglier]

I have had both, electric are fine as long as you let it cool a bit between pulls. A good pulley will give you enough tug.

My hydraulic one is a beast but it's only suitable for landys.

If you find a good one for the Ranger I'd be interested as I want to put one on mine.

[treebloke]

Electric is fine, I doubt you will ever overheat it using it for tree work. I would say the hardest part will be find a suitable winch bumper to hang it on.

 

Forget hydraulic for what you are doing, electric is so easy and more than capable.

 

I would suggest you speak to David Bowyer Goodwinch Winches & Parts, Electric Winches and Winch Bumpers, UK – Goodwinch.com he is a friendy guy, knows his stuff and reasonably priced.

 

What do I know - I have four Land Rovers and a buggy each fitted with a winch front middle and rear, I have another five vehicles all fitted with various electric winches both 12v and 24v. We often overvolt our winches and put 24v through a 12v winch, some motors will stand this and some burn out, David Bowyer sells the ones which tolerate 24v.

[Gray git]

For what you want go for a capstone type honda which as it will open up far more uses than a vehicle mount and is almost as portable as the hand which, to mount 1 on a range is a pain as you have to butcher the front grills.6g

[Hill-Billy]

Sorry to alter this thread slightly, but, does anyone know of an insurance firm that doesn't charge an extra 25% premium to cover a winch modified truck? Incidently, my ranger is fitted with a Superwinch 3000 and it does the business:001_smile:.

[treequip]

Sorry to alter this thread slightly, but, does anyone know of an insurance firm that doesn't charge an extra 25% premium to cover a winch modified truck? Incidently, my ranger is fitted with a Superwinch 3000 and it does the business:001_smile:.

 

NFU didnt bat an eyelid

[mendiplogs]

NFU didnt bat an eyelid

 

HI TREE your right there N F U OK with remaps too my 90 was 200 hp i told them there ok with it jon

[Hill-Billy]

I think i'll give the NFU a call next time then. Thanks.