Ridge Rider (Supercheap) Winch any good?

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Has anyone had any experience witht he Ridge Rider brand, presumably Chinese, sold by Supercheap Auto? They were only just over $300 for the 9000Kg one the other day regular price more than $600.

At $300 if they only get you out of one bog they are probably worth it. Maybe!

[isuzurover]

As long as it is just a toy and you won't b expecting it to be reliable in remote areas.

As with all chinese winches, a dismantle, check and regrease is needed straight after purchase.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

As long as it is just a toy and you won't b expecting it to be reliable in remote areas. ...

Reliability is what the Tirfor is for, at least as a last resort.

Was in the SC place and at $300 I just grabbed it, if only to fit onto the car trailer. Has to be better than a boat trailer winch.

[rangieman]

Reliability is what the Tirfor is for, at least as a last resort.

Was in the SC place and at $300 I just grabbed it, if only to fit onto the car trailer. Has to be better than a boat trailer winch.

Did you not say in the chinese locker post that you get what you pay for ! or something alike (ducking for cover)

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Did you not say in the chinese locker post that you get what you pay for ! or something alike (ducking for cover)

Ah yes, but for a car trailer I can choose to use or not to use and if it breaks down, I simply roll up the cable and leave it lying on the deck. Even if it's on the car, I still have my Tirfor so am not relying on it!

You can't do that with a locker in a diff, you can't simply choose to take it on your long trip or leave it at home, if it breaks down in the desert it may be life or death.

[jacobraftery]

Hey Mate,

I work for the company, have for a fair few years now, to be honest they are alright in their construction. They do sell fairly well, and I have got alot of good reports that they do the job. Make sure you regrease them, and keep it very clean.

BUT, having said that, I refund a heck of a lot too..
Keep it in mind.

Best of luck.

[VladTepes]

I'd think it would be fine, probably for occasional use but certainly not frequent / regular use and not one to rely on 100%

As with all chinese winches, a dismantle, check and regrease is needed straight after purchase.

What he said.

[dirtdawg]

cant be any worse than the aldi one and bear in mind those prices were 50% off so they cant be too bad

[Rangier Rover]

Yes, I have two here, expect the control solenoid box to be a bit ordinary..Seems to function. The gear set and motor are well made but not submersible unless you pack it with WR grease. The drum area is very fragile if the cable pinches. With care, I have no issues in trusting the winch to get you out of trouble. Not for being a hero and recovering a large truck.

I also have two of the the Auldi winches, in my opinion arguably neater but fair lead wont fit some bars.

I also tossed well under 300 for the above items. Not worth 600ish in my opinion.

[Blknight.aus]

Give it the same loving prior to installation as the aldi winch and grab a snatchblock, drag chain and some shackles to go with it and then issue the instruction.

Not to be used without the snatchblock.

If it was me and It was going onto a trailer as a crock winch (used only to get the vehicle onto the trailer and not for recovering it out of a bog) you really only need a 1t Winch, Ive seen quite a few trailers around here fitted with the cheap boat winches.