The Right Winch

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Originally Posted by newhue

Have you guys looked into hydraulic winches. They will run all day, as long as you cars motor is spinning. Don't be fooled onto an electric winch working anything past a minute or so if the motor is not running either.
I'm pondering on Ruvna brand. Not sure how they are just yet but you can get a winch and a pto oil pump in the truck for around 3k. A bit pricy compared to electric, but also a lot more dependable. I'm guessing all winches or most are Chinese made these days, just need to work out value and build quality bit.

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I did, but couldn't get it to happen under $5k (and probably more like $6-7k. I think they're a solid option if you can get one for the right coin.

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Originally Posted by newhue

Have you guys looked into hydraulic winches. They will run all day, as long as you cars motor is spinning. Don't be fooled onto an electric winch working anything past a minute or so if the motor is not running either.
I'm pondering on Ruvna brand. Not sure how they are just yet but you can get a winch and a pto oil pump in the truck for around 3k. A bit pricy compared to electric, but also a lot more dependable. I'm guessing all winches or most are Chinese made these days, just need to work out value and build quality bit.

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Price a good electric winch, 2x good HD batteries, 1x dual battery electrics and cable etc....it starts to get close. Im happy with my Hyd and me being me would only look at Hyd or pto...yes elec is good for some things but after having one on my old RRC and only being able to do 1 full length line pull after motor died before both batteries were DEAD, it kinda made me realise, if you want a really good elec set up you do have to spend $$$ close to that of hyd.

In my Tdi, if my engine fails, I have equally if not bigger problems than being stuck....

That's my thinking, I have an electric cheapie at the moment which has done the odd small pull. But its also in the back of my mind the day I need it a lot it may fail. Where as PTO hydraulic doesn't get any better or reliable in my book.

These Runva units are in eBay for $900, but have steel cable.

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Originally Posted by newhue

Have you guys looked into hydraulic winches. They will run all day, as long as you cars motor is spinning. Don't be fooled onto an electric winch working anything past a minute or so if the motor is not running either.
I'm pondering on Runva brand. Not sure how they are just yet but you can get a winch and a pto oil pump in the truck for around 3k. A bit pricy compared to electric, but also a lot more dependable. I'm guessing all winches or most are Chinese made these days, just need to work out value and build quality bit.

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If money is no obstacle: Red Winches

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Originally Posted by newhue

That's my thinking, I have an electric cheapie at the moment which has done the odd small pull. But its also in the back of my mind the day I need it a lot it may fail. Where as PTO hydraulic doesn't get any better or reliable in my book.

These Runva units are in eBay for $900, but have steel cable.

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Guys I have an old refurbised PTO winch that was used on the old FJ cruser with rope and drive but no linkages if anyone is interested.

Cheers

Mile Marker for hydraulic winches... but fit it under the rear, along with its hydraulic tank, hosework etc.. But yes, I still swear by my Tirfor as I can still work it with a flat battery, non runner, buried vehicle etc etc... :cool:

If your starter dies you can towstart your self with a electric winch :cool:
manual only:mad:

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Originally Posted by ProjectDirector

Guys I have an old refurbised PTO winch that was used on the old FJ cruser with rope and drive but no linkages if anyone is interested.

Cheers

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PM sent.

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Originally Posted by Sitec

Mile Marker for hydraulic winches... but fit it under the rear, along with its hydraulic tank, hosework etc.. But yes, I still swear by my Tirfor as I can still work it with a flat battery, non runner, buried vehicle etc etc... :cool:

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yes Tifors are very good and for many reasons....But mostly there isnt to many situations where your car is dead and thats not the biggest problem....

Mile Marker are pretty good....except the powdercoating has flaked off mine due to the cast alloy corroding underneth it.....such is the like of a coastal dweller :mad:

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Originally Posted by ugu80

If money is no obstacle: Red Winches

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Actually Red Winches or First Four is where I have been looking at the PTO drive. But the winches are too expansive, so that's why the Runva entered the equation.

The trusty electric winches are a good alternative at a good price point. And for most of us the amount we use them justifies the price. But there is a reason tow trucks don't run electric winches.

A hydraulic winch driven by a PTO, and all those gears for various line speeds it's a very good option.