Tigerz11 12,000 vs Warn High-mount on D2

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

If you were starting from scratch - then there is no contest between the Tigerz11 and the 8274 (I own one of each btw).

You just have to look at what all the winch comp guys are using... How many use 8274s vs how many use Tigerz???

That said, on my 110 I chose a Tigerz11, as I didn't want to either: (a) lose approach angle of (b) hack up the grille, or (c) obstruct airflow to the radiator on a touring vehicle.

If the vehicle was a play toy or a comp vehicle and it wouldn't cost me much to do the swap, then I would pull the Tigerz11 to fit an 8274.

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I'm 100% with you on that!

Like I said, I tried an unbranded winch in competition for a few years and I took a lot of flak of my fellow competitors for it. The winch worked fine, but there is no denying that the 8274 is the right tool for the job. The fact is that you get what you pay for and Warn remains at the very least Top 3 for non industrial winching.

I’m not familiar with the Mean Machine winches at all, but for your average weekend off roader having a play with mates it sound a very good option. 95% of winch owners do not even free spool and rewind their winches once a year, not even mentioning using it in anger.

The question therefore remain for 95% of recreational off roaders - do you spent $1000’s on branded “bling” to enhance a “Camel Man” image, or do you buy an affordable alternative that will work fine for the one or two times you might need it through the year?

So due to a retarded electrician the tigerz demised.

So now the question, with an approximate budget of $1500- what are the recommendations for the next purchase. It's being paid for by insurance as a consequence of subsequent damage from repairs.

The runva's look like good value and have reasonable reviews.

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I asked about Runva the other day at Opposite Lock, they said the only fault they had with them was a pig hunter who bought it friday, and blistered the paint from using it so heavily over the weekend.
Do you really need a 12000lb winch on a D2 though?
For $1500 you could probably get most of a Warn XD9000, or a couple of cheaper ones.
I'm looking at replacing my Tigerz with a TJM Ox winch, they seem like decent winches and I get mates rates on them.

TigerzII have just released a new 12000lb winch called the Domin8r. Video footage provided looks like the unit could be definitely worth looking at.

Link. Winches - PRODUCT RANGE

Check it out.

cheers, Chris

Warn highmount:D

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Originally Posted by Vern

Warn highmount:D

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Dominator looks goods until you look at the line speeds vs gear ratio. It's either running high rpm motor or something's amiss. From comparison with all the specs I've been reading up lately (and that's a lot) speeds and ratios don't gel. Plus I'm not convinced about their warranty reliability. People seem to be getting run around at claim time.

As for 12,000 on a D2, cost differences are negligible, size isn't an issue (I could fit the runva 17,000 if I wanted) and it may come down to pulling someone larger. Looking into elec hyd pumps as I'd go that way if I can work it out.

If I was to get a high mount I'd go straight to gigglepin. If I got a warn it'd get gigglepin mods anyway. But it'd require removal of driving lights (or relocation to top of bar, not desirable). Hydraulic will be the preferred choice. Just where to mount a suitable pump (and finding one). Who's up to speed on selecting a stable pump?

Mako

With a budget of $1500, it's a no-brainer... The Warn Hi Mount for sure.

How many of the cheaper winches do you reckon will be around after 20 years use?? Actually, let me follow that up with another question... How many of the cheaper winches will be around in a years time after some hard work and extreme conditions?? Not many.

The Warn is a proven performer and many of the hi mounts going around today are older winches. Sure, most have had regular servicing or rebuilds, but they have an excellent reputation for reliability, with good reason. They are also able to be modified (lightly or highly) for even better performance and ease of servicing. Then, there's the line speed too.

In the cheaper class, the Runva looks good. Obviously with a lifetime warranty, you're already on a winner. The Mako looks good too, and gets good reviews, but it is double the price of the Runva.

I recently went through the process of looking into which winch to get. I had always had my heart (head) set on a hi mount, but never really had the coin to throw at one, so I had decided to get a Runva 11XP. Never got that far, as I picked up a hi mount from a fellow forum member for a very good price, just at the right time.

The above is just my opinion.

Its a lot of money to spend to then realize the customer service backup if something goes wrong is ****e, look at each company, do a search and you'll find a lot of unhappy campers with Tigerz11.