Thread: which winch??

what ever you buy, you want 9000lbs min pull for a D2

Money no option, used a lot, Warn XD9000

Money an option, there for peace of mind T-max 9500, or superwinch EP9

Cheaper still a "chinese" winch from ebay, 9000 lbs, pretty much identical to a T-max

I favour the synthetic rope for 4 reasons, a BIG weight saving , stronger, can be "spliced" in the field and not as dangerous in a failure

I understand the Tigerz11 ones are good too.

rope preferably, but if not used regularly go steel as it is unaffected by the sun.

Originally Posted by Urban Panzer

what ever you buy, you want 9000lbs min pull for a D2

Money no option, used a lot, Warn XD9000

Money an option, there for peace of mind T-max 9500, or superwinch EP9

Cheaper still a "chinese" winch from ebay, 9000 lbs, pretty much identical to a T-max

I favour the synthetic rope for 4 reasons, a BIG weight saving , stronger, can be "spliced" in the field and not as dangerous in a failure

The Warn XD9000 is fine but if you do go that option then consider the Warn 9.5 XDC. It's about the same price, has a higher capacity and more importantly has a solid state switch box and a thermal cut out.

I agree with the synthetic rope - just the safety aspect alone is a big plus. If you do get synthetic get an aluminium hawse fairlead as well. Good place to buy from is okoffroad.com (USA) especially the way the AU$ is at present.

Also make sure you have heavier springs in the front than standard.

Personally I reckon Warns are over rated and way too expensive, do yourself a favour and get an X9 Superwinch.

That's what I have and it has been brilliant.

Toyota use them as there factory fitted winch

Baz.

i have a xdc9500 and it is awesome it has a steel rope but i think once its done i will move to plasma rope as it get used a fair bit not much on me but others
cheers kelvin

In the middle of the same decision- I've come down to two, the Tigerz11 and the Warn XD9000. I reckon I will go the Tigerz11 for the following reasons: $700-$1100 cheaper than Warn, (Tigerz $840), it comes with synthetic rope that's safer to use, weighs 13kg less, has a more powerful motor and load rating (12000lb vs 9000 for the Warn), draws less power to winch the same load, can be used for reverse winching, apparently the Warn can not, and by all accounts seems to be a solid, well sealed unit with the right features (heavy duty solenoid, cut off switch, etc.) It has the same 3 year warranty and seems to have enough support for parts/servicing. Check it out on ebay

Having said all that, it's not going to be in regular use- more likely the occasional recovery. The Warn is no doubt a better quality unit, it's a question of will the chines one do the job? Seems like it will. having spent 2k on the bar I gotta save some $ somewhere

If you're only wanting something to get you out of trouble... Get a Turfor.

Mount an electric winch on the front & it can only pull you forwards (further into what you've just gotten stuck in).

You might want to do a search as there has been plenty of discussion on this subject.

HTH

M

Originally Posted by Urban Panzer

Money no option, used a lot, Warn XD9000

Surely the money no option choice would be the 9.5 XP.

6HP as opposed to 4.6

The XDC is too comlicated with the thermal cut out and can take for ever to recover stuff.

LR used to supply (may still do) the XD9000 as the genuine winch. Thats what was on my car from the factory.