Thread: What is the best electric winch?

Originally Posted by Grylls

Hey Tombie, what name do they badge them under over there and how much does it cost to land one in Oz? Is it also possible to get parts for them here easy? I'm either thinking I'll get a tigerz11 (not sure which one). Is there any point getting a 2 speed? I was just thinking the 12000lb with plasma on it. It's $845 off eBay from 4x4 direct.

I'd love a Ramsey or Warn but can't really afford one at the price they are ... I see 4x4 Action are doing a new winch comparo in 2 issues time on winches again so maybe might wait and see what they say in that.. not that I believe everything they say

Gday mate..

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Google "ComeUp winch"

I'm totally impressed with this unit.. I have the DS 9.5 and its a beast
Pulls brilliantly, and when disassembled shows strong, quality engineering.

A friend with a DS-9.0 has no issues either...

They are about 400 pounds but google around!!!!!

The reason a high mount is superior is the lay out of the geartrain makes them less likely to fill with crud and fail

Most winch's will do the job for a general use type of person, just use a snatch block as often as required

Small Hijack: Are there any particular considerations for snatchblocks and synthetic rope? Type/min rad etc?

Originally Posted by rovercare

The reason a high mount is superior is the lay out of the geartrain makes them less likely to fill with crud and fail

Most winch's will do the job for a general use type of person, just use a snatch block as often as required

I have heard that the gear train in HM also draw less amps than the worm drive in LM but weather it's a rumour or not I can't say. Pat

Originally Posted by Grylls

Hey Tombie, what name do they badge them under over there and how much does it cost to land one in Oz? Is it also possible to get parts for them here easy? I'm either thinking I'll get a tigerz11 (not sure which one). Is there any point getting a 2 speed? I was just thinking the 12000lb with plasma on it. It's $845 off eBay from 4x4 direct.

Premier are sold by TJM, and are their "upper grade" winch.

I have a 9,000Lb one on the front of my 90 and it is a heavy duty bit of kit.

Hey guys,

Had a look around for prices on most of the winches we've been talking about.

The Warn 8274-50 on eBay Australia is $2,595.
Couldn't find one on the eBay USA site that would import it into Australia.
They have them on there though for around $1500 USD so if I could import it into Australia for $200-500 I would still be in front.

The Tigerz11 winches are $845 on eBay Australia with free postage which seems like a really good price!

The Premier DV-9000 winches from eBay Australia are $1350.
The Comeup ones that are the same type from the UK work out at about $615 AUD plus postage of course. Seems cheap from the winch you get.

845 with rope and a very good 3yr warranty,, im using it alot is seems to,

used it countless times yesterday and at least comes out once a week,,

also loving the wireless remote,

i just simply cant afford even a 1400$ winch, let alone a 2500$,

and they come with cable, il never go back,, rope is buy far better,

yes you need to wash it after use in mud but its the same for the rest of your reco gear and car, so i can put up with the extra 10mins washing the rope out,

IF I was going to ebay a 8274 then I'd buy one of the bare chassis' available for around 2 grand (last I looked) add a decent motor (or two) 6HP also on ebay for around $325- then rope as much as you can fit.
End up with what you want the way you want it. Freighting a hi-mount is dear. I looked at one I could have had for $500- AU from USA but freight was a killer even with my (ex) works rates. Was over weight for a USPS pre paid box so it jumped from about $20- (even though it'd fit physically) to over $200-US.

I think I'll be happy with the Tigerz 12000lb plus rope for $200- (incl 4 free 50% BFG A/T's I scored on the pickup) and if it ever dies beyond redemption I'll either already have a dedicated off road unit or be able to afford a new 8274 (or GigglePin)