Which Winch???

**SVX37** · 15th February 2010, 05:24 PM

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting a winch. I always had Warn right up there in my mind as the brand to buy. I have been recommended the following by another member whose opinion I respect.....

"Best value in the Warn range is the XD9000 but the better winch is the Warn 9.5 XDC as it has a better solid state solenoid and a thermal cut out."

The price for one of these I saw on the internet at around $2,400...ouch! Plus fitting!

I have seen other brands such as Iron Man, Tmax and Premier winches at around $1,000 mark

My requirements are:
1. As waterproof as possible for water crossings
2. Pulling power without overheating too much
3. Relative low power drain on the batteries
4. Very low maintenence

I am just after members experience with any of the winches I have mentioned (or others I have not) as it is a steep climb for the Warn. However, I am prepared to climb for the Warn if I can be convinced it is worth the extra money.

Should I consider a PTO winch instead of electrical...???

Hopefully I will not have to use it that much because the Defender is so damn capable!

Now, over to you...

**dmdigital** · 15th February 2010, 06:08 PM

That was me! I said that and whilst I'll stand by my statement as such I'll now add a disclaimer as it would appear the price has changed CONSIDERABLY

since I bought mine in August 2008.

I don't know if a PTO winch can be fitted to the Puma, you'd have to check on that. Also a new PTO winch is a lot more money than a Warn.

None of the Warn range will meet your requirements completely, but then I doubt any others will either.

**PAT303** · 15th February 2010, 06:22 PM

I've had both low mount(Thomas),hight mount(warn) and PTO which was ex-army so and the thomas was too slow,the pto was really good but needs two operators and the high mount has saved me many times,more than I can remember and I'll never be without one.There is no bad winch,they are all better than walking and a hell of a lot better than digging,look for a second hand high mount,they are available for a grand or less. Pat

**Drover** · 15th February 2010, 06:28 PM

I have just (2 months ago) bought and fitted an Iron Man 1200lb.

Reasons - 2 years ago I fitted an ARB Bar and the Warne made Magnum 9000lb to my old ride a D3, after 2 years and trip to the Simpson and Cape York, I used the winch once and that was to pull somebody else out. (Land Cruiser 200 V8 twin turbo diesel) - just had to stick that in .

Point is I didn't get much use out of it, other than the comfort of having it there.

Enter the IronMan, $850.00, 1200lb's, 6.0HP motor, water proof control box, remote control plus 5 meter lead control, battery isolator and all the wiring, 3 years parts and labour warranty Australia wide - what more do you want for 1/3 of the price of the Warne.

I guess it comes down to how much are you going to use it ?

**SVX37** · 15th February 2010, 06:49 PM

Warn 9500XDC IS $2,211 ON Kulkyne Kampers website.

I will keep searching!

**Psimpson7** · 15th February 2010, 06:53 PM

I'd suggest the 9.5XP from Warn.

The thermal cutout is a massive pain IME on the XDC.

**geckos** · 15th February 2010, 07:26 PM

ive had a warn 9.5xp now for three years. second motor, cause i wasn't told of the drain holes on the motor. the lower one has to unblocked when you install it..... but never had it cut out for over heating. just double or triple line pull it if need be. if you need more then your really in trouble. $2100 back then.

**1103.9TDI** · 15th February 2010, 09:13 PM

I have a Warn 12000lb low mount with cable and fairhead for sale. Used in anger only twice, and has been off the vehicle for more than 6years now. Comes with a brand new correct Warn motor (spare). This is a powerfull electric winch. Make me an offer if interested.

**weeds** · 15th February 2010, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by PAT303

I've had both low mount(Thomas),hight mount(warn) and PTO which was ex-army so and the thomas was too slow,the pto was really good but needs two operators and the high mount has saved me many times,more than I can remember and I'll never be without one.There is no bad winch,they are all better than walking and a hell of a lot better than digging,look for a second hand high mount,they are available for a grand or less. Pat

two operators?

i have winched a couple of times with my pto and didn't need a second person, would have been handy but required

**TwoUp** · 16th February 2010, 10:25 AM

I have a "Smoko" winch

You hook up and commence the recovery when at the same time start a fire and have smoko and return to complete the recovery, it takes that much time (well feels like it).

Ox hydraulic connected to a pump on the transfer case and with a 45ltr recovery tank.

1. Waterproof
2. Can operate all day
3. Mechanical - no battery
4. To maintain it you only need use it

Oh and setup cost is very high.

Regards,
PeterW

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